Sep
17
Brits defy the recession to save hundreds
September 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment
For many households, paying the bills is enough of a problem in the current economic environment, let alone trying to add to our savings. But a legion of savvy Brits claim they have managed to do just that by embracing their ‘control freak’ tendencies and saving over £500 in the past year by making just [...]
Sep
16
FTSE 100 Executive Bonuses Rise to Close to Pre-crisis Levels
September 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment
A recent survey by business advisory firm Deloitte has shown that Executive bonuses are now backto being close to the level they were at before the current financial crisis set in. The survey has reported that the average bonuses for directors of firms in the FTSE 100 is equal to their basic salary, and for [...]
Sep
16
Government Confirms Royal Mail to be Privatised
September 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The Government has this week confirmed that it is to go ahead with the sale of Royal Mail. The news follows on from a report that said that the postal services outlook had worsened. Vince Cable, Business Secretary is quoted as saying ‘we urgently need to bring in private capital.’ No final decisions have been [...]