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21.08.2008
Lord Jones boosts UK sports firms
21-08-08 23:01 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Trade minister Lord Jones brings together UK firms working in the sports sector and key decision makers at the Beijing Olympics.

Business
Wholesale gas prices up on leak
21-08-08 16:58 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Wholesale gas prices in the UK jump by 15% after a gas pipeline leak in the North Sea.

Business
Lone Star Funds to take over IKB
21-08-08 14:34 BBC News | Business | World Edition

US private equity firm Lone Star is to buy German lender IKB Deutsche Industriebank, its biggest shareholder says.

Business
Supply concerns send oil price up
21-08-08 11:14 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Oil prices rise on the back of geopolitical worries after the US signs a missile shield deal with Poland.

Business
Microsoft Live Labs Photosynth
21-08-08 11:00 WebmasterWorld

"...you can use Photosynth to transform regular digital photos into a three-dimensional, 360-degree experience."

Progress in Fair Use Case For YouTube Video
21-08-08 11:00 WebmasterWorld

"A federal judge in San Jose handed a victory to fair-use advocates today, refusing to dismiss a lawsuit that a Pennsylvania woman filed after Universal Music Publishing forced YouTube to remove a video of her children cavorting to an old Prince hit."

German tyre firm succumbs to bid
21-08-08 10:57 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Tyre maker Continental agrees that suitor Schaeffler can buy up to half the company after it ups its offer.

Business
Energy firm E.On to raise prices
21-08-08 10:46 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Energy firm E.On is to raise gas prices by 26% and electricity prices by 16% on 22 August, blaming increasing wholesale costs.

Business
Surprise gain in UK retail sales
21-08-08 08:44 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Retail sales defy grim forecasts to rise 0.8% in July, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Business
Retail group in government plea
21-08-08 08:42 BBC News | Business | World Edition

The British Retail Consortium writes a letter to the government asking for help to support struggling High Street stores.

Business
Persimmon posts sharp profit fall
21-08-08 06:29 BBC News | Business | World Edition

UK housebuilder Persimmon reports a sharp drop in half-year profits as it struggles to deal with the housing market downturn.

Business
Kids Doing Business on the Web
21-08-08 01:00 WebmasterWorld

"How best to implement a web-based activity for kids." (- subscription required)


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