East coast mainline to return to private sector
Government invites bidders for London-to-Scotland route after running the line for more than three years The east coast mainline is expected to be back in private hands in less than two years under...
View ArticleElectricity bills for big firms in Northern Ireland among highest in Europe
The business community in Northern Ireland pays some of the highest electricity prices in the EU, according to researchers. Reported by Belfast Telegraph 3 hours ago.
View ArticleBoeing 787 Dreamliner completes test flight with new battery system
Boeing hopes to show aircraft meets safety standards following worldwide grounding of all 50 Dreamliners in January A Boeing 787 Dreamliner has completed a test flight aimed at showing that the plane's...
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Saluting the city's top cadets
This is Bristol -- David Clensy meets two of the young cadets chosen for a special honour as the Lord Lieutenant's Cadets for 2013 For Josh Shuttleworth, a lifelong passion for aviation meant that the...
View ArticleToday's media stories from the papers
Our roundup of the day's media stories, including the latest on press regulation and Boris Johnson's BBC interview If you are viewing this on the web and would prefer to get it as an email every...
View ArticleCyprus banks remain closed to prevent run on deposits
Planned opening of Bank of Cyprus and Laiki delayed for at least two days to ensure the whole system functions 'smoothly' All banks in Cyprus are to remain closed at least until Thursday and will then...
View ArticleUKIP takes lead in Accountancy Age's online EU Debate
Kevin Reed Hedge Funds Review UKIP's Tim Congdon has got off to a strong start in the voting for Accountancy Age's online Debate on whether the UK will be better off staying in the EU. The Debate...
View ArticleEuro recovers poise after Cyprus scare
The euro recovers some poise following a sharp slide the previous day on concerns that a rescue plan for Cyprus could have repercussions across Europe Reported by FT.com 3 hours ago.
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MVV responds to all your questions about the Devonport waste incinerator
This is Plymouth -- MVV, the company behind the controversial Devonport waste incinerator, took part in a recent Q&A session with thisisplymouth.co.uk, where Managing Director of MVV Environment...
View ArticleWolseley falls on Europe woes as FTSE tries to shake off Cyprus worries
Building materials group reports 20% profit fall and unveils plans to cut French business Any company with exposure to the construction industry in Europe's struggling economies is bound to be having a...
View ArticleScottish government approves windfarm opposed by Donald Trump
US businessman claims wind project off Aberdeen coast will spoil the views from his nearby golf course A controversial offshore wind project off the coast of Aberdeen has been approved by the Scottish...
View ArticleMorning business round-up
Our daily morning business round-up looks at the main stories in Europe and Asia. Reported by BBC News 43 minutes ago.
View ArticleRushing young players into the England team does them few favours | Sport...
England should follow the lead of France and Germany, who let their young players develop in youth teams The French may not have a direct equivalent to the word "teenager", but that doesn't stop them...
View ArticleGermany and Europe: on top, but not in charge
There have been many pretenders to European domination over the last 560 years. In the end, and often at great cost, the pretenders have been defeated by alliances In his sweeping new history of Europe...
View ArticleVIDEO: Snow misery spreads across Europe
Unseasonably cold weather and freak blizzards are continuing to cause chaos across many parts of Europe. Reported by BBC News 16 hours ago.
View ArticleArla Foods merger 'vital' for Milk Link co-op
This is Devon -- Somerset dairy farmer and board director of Arla Milk Link and Arla Foods co-op We are six months into the merger and now is a good time to take stock of how it is progressing. Milk...
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From Ant and Dec to Twitter, understanding your audience is all important
This is Derbyshire -- AS the financial world crumbled, marketing spending tumbled and entrepreneurial eyes around the globe were glued to television screens, behind the scenes at business news channel...
View ArticleSurviving the chill of recession as orders boom for Lowe Alpine and Rab...
This is Derbyshire -- Bad weather is good news for Alfreton firm Equip Outdoor Technologies. Oliver Astley finds out how its clothing for climbers and outdoors enthusiasts helps it scale the heights....
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SurfStitch Reaches 200 Brands After Just 8 Months
HOSSEGOR, France, March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Launched in August 2012, SurfStitch Europe has quickly established itself as a major surf and fashion online retailer, already representing more than...
View ArticleGDS International Confirms Unprecedented Delegation for Upcoming Next...
MADRID, Spain, March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GDS International will host its upcoming Next Generation Telecoms Europe summit on 7th to the 9th of May 2013 at the prestigious Sheraton Mirasierra Hotel...
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