LONDON — Royal Bank of Scotland, Britain’s second-biggest bank, met expectations with a 9 per cent rise in 2007 profit, and raised both the cost savings it expects from its takeover of ABN AMRO and its writedown on risky assets. More: continued here
Read More »Post Office restaurant plan (Eastbourne Today)
A Seaford Post Office branch which faces closure could be turned into a restaurant or cafe. (28/02/2008 05:50:00) More: continued here
Read More »Ministers accused of hypocrisy over post office closures – Guardian
Telegraph.co.uk Ministers accused of hypocrisy over post office closuresGuardian, UK –2 hours agoSix cabinet ministers were accused of "hypocrisy" today after it emerged that they have campaigned against specific post office closures. …Ministers accused of post office hypocrisyTelegraph.co.ukCabinet post office'hypocrites'BBC NewsCabinet 'hypocrisy' over Post Office closuresThis is MoneyPolitics.co.uk – Hell Mailall 11 news …
Read More »Wait a minute, Mr Postman! – Ilford Recorder 24
Ilford Recorder 24 Wait a minute, Mr Postman!Ilford Recorder 24, UK –3 hours agoA Royal Mail spokesman said the company's 08457 customer service number was charged at local, not premium rates. According to lobby group Campaign for … More: continued here
Read More »Thursday tips round-up: HBOS, Serco, Royal & Sun Alliance (ShareCast via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
As others retreat from the corporate asset market, HBOS may find some bargain “opportunities” and, long term, UK housing remains structurally sound. But the immediate headwinds should be a deterrent. Even on 5.6 times earnings with an 8.3pc yield, best avoided for now, says the Telegraph. More: continued here
Read More »Cabinet post office ‘hypocrites’ (BBC News)
The Tories are accusing cabinet ministers of “hypocrisy” for campaigning to save local post offices. More: continued here
Read More »A stamp, a stamp my kingdom for a stamp – York Press
A stamp, a stamp my kingdom for a stampYork Press, UK –2 hours agoBy Press reporter THE life of the last and most controversial Yorkist king of England has been commemorated in a series of new stamps launched today. … More: continued here
Read More »Campaign to save post office threatened with closure – Gloucestershire Gazette
Campaign to save post office threatened with closureGloucestershire Gazette, UK –4 hours agoThe village's post office, in Itchington Road, has been included in a hit list of closure-threatened branches across the South West, released by Royal Mail…Barford shop finally on the wayLeamington Observerall 2 news articles More: continued here
Read More »Home Office CD found on eBay laptop (Channel 4)
A highly confidential Home Office disc has been found on a laptop computer sold on eBay. Police are investigating after the disc – which was hidden between the keyboard and circuit board – was discovered by computer repair technicians. More: continued here
Read More »Strictly star blamed herself for affair – RTE.ie
RTE.ie Strictly star blamed herself for affairRTE.ie, Ireland –4 hours agoDixon also revealed that she put her wedding dress on eBay after her marriage fell apart. "It turned out the person who bid for it was a hoaxer, …Dixon: 'I blamed myself for marriage split'Digital SpyAlesha Dixon Blasts Record Bosses Over Weight …
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