Numbers & Figures

Madonna-Guy Ritchie, £60m divorce payment inaccurate

2008-12-18T01:51:00.000-08:00

Madonna revealed that £60m divorce payment were misleading and inaccurate.

$2.2bn blow at Morgan Stanley bank

2008-12-18T01:25:00.000-08:00

US banking giant Morgan Stanley bank suffered loss of $2.2bn in the forth quarter and cuts its bonus poll by 50%

An Improvement on last years losses of $3.49bn same period

UK: unemployment figures 1.07M in Nov.

2008-12-18T01:20:00.000-08:00

The unemployment jumped by 75,700 to 1.07M in nov'08 the, the largest jump in 19 yrs.

OPEC to cut production by 2.2M barrels

2008-12-18T01:16:00.000-08:00

OPEC aggred to cut Crude production to a extent of 2.2M barrel per day in order to control the oil prices, but still the could stop the price falling!!

First-time buyers get £100m boost

2008-12-16T03:32:00.000-08:00

First time buyers with a combined income of less than £60,000 will receive government boost in the form of 5 year interest free deposit loans so they can get a mortgage for a new build property.

This move could help arround 10,000 first-time buyers.

Inchcape to cut costs and jobs by 1,900

2008-12-16T03:25:00.000-08:00

Decline in global car sales and due to finanacial issues, Inchcape is reducing cost by cutting 1,900 jobs.

Premier foods looking for £700M

2008-12-16T01:32:00.000-08:00

Premier foods owners are looking for £700M to tackle the credit crunch(debt pile). It owns brands like Hovis Bread and Mr Kipling..

Mr Bush threatened by shoes size 10

2008-12-15T02:15:00.000-08:00

A TV journalist threw shoe size 10 in a press conference in Baghdad on Mr. Bush final visit to Iraq.

2,500 jobs risks at Zavvi

2008-12-12T02:09:00.000-08:00

Due to collapse of high street retailer Woolworths, distributor for Zavvi, left it with empty selves. Zavvi as called E&Y to become a forced administrator if Zavvi cannot fined £106m it owes EUK in debt - risking 2,500 jobs

India's factory output falls for first time in 13 yrs

2008-12-12T01:27:00.000-08:00

For the first time in more than 13 years, India's factory output fallen.

Bank of America to eliminate 35,000 jobs

2008-12-12T01:09:00.000-08:00

The acquisition of brokerage firm Merrill Lynch & Co. by Bank of America said late Thursday will leed to 35,000 jobs cuts over the next three years.

US, jobless claims jump to 573,000, a 26-year high

2008-12-11T06:53:00.000-08:00

US, jobless claims jump to 573,000, a 26year high, climbed to 4.4M

Egg fined £721,000 for misselling credit card insurance

2008-12-11T03:18:00.000-08:00

The FSA has fined Internet bank Egg £721,000 for failings in the way it sold payment protection insurance to its credit card customers and told the firm to pay compensation.

Airlines to lose £1.6bn in 2009

2008-12-10T07:23:00.000-08:00

IATA forecasts that Global airlines will be losing £1.6bn in the year 2009 as the global economic downtrun leads to dall in demand for air travell and fewer business/first class occupancies..

5 million for printing wedding pictures

2008-12-09T03:53:00.000-08:00

Madonna is suing the Mail on Sunday for £5M because they printed pictures of her wedding to Guy Ritchie. Its 8yrs of the their wedding happened but the newspaper published the photos in October 08.

Sony to cut 8,000 jobs

2008-12-09T01:19:00.000-08:00

Sony, the Japanese company plans to cut 5% of its workforce

Around 10% of the company’s 57 manufacturing sites will be closed entirely in the restructuring. And will reduced by 30% on new investment in electronics

Irish Pig Producers Face £85.3 Bill For Pork Recall

2008-12-08T02:20:00.000-08:00

Irish pork producers are facing a £85.3 Bill bill to recall all pork products made from pigs slaughtered in Ireland after tests confirmed some meat contained dioxins.

It was revealed that the Pig feed caontained the toxins...

BA to axe 100 plus Gatwick jobs

2008-12-08T02:04:00.000-08:00

British Airways is to axe more than 100 jobs at Gatwick and would be reducing 15% of flights by next summer.

Wagon puts 500 British jobs at risk

2008-12-08T01:25:00.000-08:00

Car parts maker, Wagon Automotive is set to appoint administrators which would place more than 500 uk jobs at risk as a result of failing to agree a rescue deal with its lenders.

533,000 Jobless in November - US

2008-12-05T06:45:00.000-08:00

U.S. payrolls plunged by an astonishing 533,000 in November. This the worst job loss in 34 years. The unemployment rate rose from 6.5% in October to 6.7% which highest jobless rate in 15yrs

3,400 jobs to go in HM and customs offices

2008-12-05T01:19:00.000-08:00

Nearly 3,400 job will go due to closure of 90 HM Revenue and Customs office in UK.

Viacom to lay off 850 staff

2008-12-04T08:25:00.000-08:00

Viacom connects with our diverse audiences everywhere they are. As a leading global entertainment content company, we know what our viewers want and proudly deliver it across the globe through television, motion pictures and a wide range of digital media. Our family of prominent and respected brands includes the multiplatform properties of MTV Networks, BET Networks, Paramount Pictures and Paramount Home Entertainment.....

Viacom announced cutting 850 jobs i.e., is 7% of work force

Bank of England Cuts Key Rate to 2%

2008-12-04T05:58:00.000-08:00

Today, to cushion the blow of an increasingly severe domestic recession, Bank of England reduced the key rate by 1% to 2 percent from 3 percent

Also, The European Central Bank, cut its rate by 75 basis points to 2.50% from 3.25% to help restart economic growth and to ease the financing problems of banks.

Capital One to Acquire Chevy Chase Bank for $520M

2008-12-04T05:52:00.000-08:00

Capital One Financial Corporation and Chevy Chase Bank confirmred agreement under which Capital One will acquire Chevy Chase in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $520M.

With the addition of Chevy Chase's $11bn in deposits, Capital One is one of the largest retail depository institution headquartered in the Washington, D.C. region will also have the largest branch and ATM network in the area. ..marketwatch

DuPont plans 6,500 worker reduction

2008-12-04T05:36:00.000-08:00

DuPont is a science-based products and services company.

Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.

DuPont plans 6,500 worker reduction: 2,550 permanent and 4,000 contract workers.

DNA records of 2.3M criminals went missing-UK

2008-12-04T02:42:00.000-08:00

Nearly 42% of the DNA records of criminals (2.3M) are missing from the database because they were convicted before 2001 or not have been arrested since.

1,000,000,000 (£1bn) aid to mortgage holder

2008-12-04T02:00:00.000-08:00

Gordon Brown proposed a £1bn repossession rescue package for the middle income house owners caught up in the repossion.

People who lost their job, having forced for a lower salary and having mortgage of less than £400,000 will be eligible to take a 2 year payment wave off guaranteed by the government.

Amazon £3 album deal in MP3 war

2008-12-04T01:44:00.000-08:00

Amazon is launching its own version of iTunes with the album costing just £3. Songs will be for 59p which is 20p less than on Apple iTunes.

It is backed by SonyBMG, Universal Music, EMI Music and Warner Music.

Belden is to cut 1,800 jobs i.e., 20% of its workforce

2008-12-04T01:34:00.000-08:00

Belden is the brand customers count on the most for the best product performance and expert care and advice--whenever and wherever they need to transmit a signal. Belden offers thousands of wire and cable products such as multi-conductor, paired, coaxial, flat and optical fiber cables, plus portable cordage, molded cable assemblies, hook-up and lead wire.....

Belden is to cut 1,800 jobs i.e., 20% of its workforce

Nomura declares cutting 1,000 jobs in London

2008-12-04T01:16:00.000-08:00

Nomura, Headquartered in London, and with offices in all major financial centers across Europe, we work closely with our Asian and American networks, as well as with Tokyo, to provide clients with solutions to their financing needs.

Nomura declares cutting 1,000 jobs in London

Glaxo cuts further 200 UK manufacturing jobs

2008-12-03T06:58:00.000-08:00

World's second biggest drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline, is cutting a further 200 jobs at a factory in north-east England that makes its anti-nausea drug Zofran.

450 jobs threatened at SW aluminium firm

2008-12-03T02:33:00.000-08:00

Novelis, a global manufacturer of aluminium products plans to cut its work force by 450 B at South Wales firm.

American Capital cuts 110 employees

2008-12-03T00:57:00.000-08:00

One of the largest US publicly traded alternative asset managers American Capital, cuts 110 employees joining with the other companies to tackle the wind for credit crunch.

The company will close 2 of its 13 offices in the America, Europe and Asia.

Should India play cricket in Pakistan?

2008-12-02T06:13:00.000-08:00

Should India play cricket in Pakistan 2009?

Aren’t the Bombay attacks not enough to say no for any kind of relation with neighboring Country P...please post opinions..

There shouldn’t be anymore cricket between the countries.

Aer Lingus rejects new €738m offer from Ryanair

2008-12-02T02:22:00.000-08:00

Budget airline Ryanair made a €738m (£645m) cash offer for Irish rival Aer Lingus yesterday.
Earlier 18 months ago made €1.5bn bid which was rejected by the European Commission on competition grounds.

Ason Martin announced laying off 300 workers

2008-12-02T01:42:00.000-08:00

Aston Martin announced laying off 300 workers. Turn to tackle the downturn in the manufacturing industry...

An Aston Martin combines three important elements: power, beauty and soul. Aston Martins are truly special - they always have been and always will be.more..

Credit Suisse sheds 650 jobs

2008-12-02T01:28:00.000-08:00

Credit Suisse Group is one of the world-leading financial services companies which involve advising clients in all aspects of finance, around the world, around the clock.

Credit Suisse announced on Monday of its plans of shedding 650 jobs in the company.

HSBC cuts further 500 jobs

2008-12-02T01:24:00.000-08:00

HSBC cuts further 500 jobs excusing due to current economic conditions.

Nakheel cuts 500 jobs

2008-12-01T06:27:00.000-08:00

People losing there jobs in Britain (world) move to Middle East for the job prospects. But the wave of credit crunt has hit that corner of the world as well...

Dubai government based Nakheel developer have announced to shed 500 jobs and many more will go as well as the real estate business in Dubai is baldy affected. It’s very difficult to get investors at this moment for their villas.

100,000 manufacturing UK jobs on the Edge

2008-12-01T05:56:00.000-08:00

Nearlly 100,000 manufacturing jobs are on the risk due to global turmoil. Analyst believes further 1% reduction in interest rates to cussion the downturn in the industry.

Virgin offers 30p per day mobile internet tariff

2008-12-01T03:17:00.000-08:00

Mobile Operator Virgin Mobile is introducing an all-you-can-eat internet access tariff at 30p per day.

The new rates take effect from 8 December, and both contract and pre-pay customers can make the use of the benifit wich would be 3x cheaper than its rival service providers..

Country P wants 2009 cricket tour not to be affected

2008-12-01T01:49:00.000-08:00

Country P wants 2009 cricket tour not to be affected...India is to play 5 ODI's and 2 test in Country P in 2009...

There is no way India should go ahead with the Cricket in Country P. India should minimize....should stop relation with that country that is responsible and involved in spreading terrorisms in the countries(world), giving sheltor to terorists, training camps and what not....

Still Country P denies the facts ...comeon guys we know Country P won't keep its words...(Country Problem)

Final figures: 174 died and 294 injured in 26/11 attacts in Mumbai

2008-12-01T00:57:00.000-08:00

174 died and 294 injured in mumbai 26/11 attacks.

--Home minister of India - Shivraj Patil resigned.......is that gonna bring back lives?

--Vilasrao Deshmukh says he will resign if the high command's wants.....what the fughe(_ _ _ _ k)!!!! easy way to escape from responsibility and avoiding getting blame!!!!

--Took 8 and 1/2 hours for the forces to reach from Delhi to Mumbai.......any early possibility? might have saved more lives....or still its the same as earlier "INDIAN STANDARD TIME"?

--Paskistan again turning back...Earlier aggreed to send their ISA cheif to India for discussion as India had proofs that the attackers were from a group in Pakistan, now they are not sending him and some juniour is sent to India for discussion.. again its country P that does't stick to its words....

--India is thinking to stop exchange its trades/commodities with P.....well do it now!!!!!!! not to waste time thinking

--Pakistani national - Azam Amir Kasab 21, claimed the terror strikes, which left nearly 200 dead, were intended to kill as many as 5,000 people and that he and his fellow militants were ordered to target whites – especially Britons and Americans......accepting the blames still Country P denies for the allegation made by Indian Government...

ArcelorMittal Slashes 9,000 jobs

2008-11-28T01:51:00.000-08:00

World largest steel maker ArcelorMittal announced for cutting 9,000 jobs in an attempt of saving over $1bn .

Jaguar Land Rover sheds 850 agency workers

2008-11-28T01:23:00.000-08:00

Indain owned car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover announced 850 jobs cuts for agency workers....Earlier this week the company owners asked the UK government for £1bn bailout package...

£300m cancer fight launched

2008-11-28T01:09:00.000-08:00

A £300M campaign to try and beat the worst cancers was announced by Cancer Research UK.

Nearlly to 20 centres of excellence will be set up across the UK

average price in Westminster(UK)have dropped by £108,466

2008-11-27T08:15:00.000-08:00

average price in Westminster(UK)have dropped by £108,466... what about your house price?

average price in Wandworth(UK)have dropped by £36,506

2008-11-27T08:14:00.000-08:00

average price in Wandworth(UK)have dropped by £36,506... what about your house price?

average price in Waltham Forest(UK)have dropped by £16,181

2008-11-27T08:13:00.001-08:00

average price in Waltham Forest(UK)have dropped by £16,181... what about your house price?

average price in Tower hamlets(UK)have dropped by £24,754

2008-11-27T08:06:00.001-08:00

average price in Tower hamlets(UK)have dropped by £24,754... what about your house price?

average price in Sutton(UK)have dropped by £16,275

2008-11-27T08:05:00.001-08:00

average price in Sutton(UK)have dropped by £16,275... what about your house price?

average price in Southwark(UK)have dropped by £21,806

2008-11-27T08:02:00.000-08:00

average price in Southwark(UK)have dropped by £21,806... what about your house price?

average price in Richmond(UK)have dropped by £44,313

2008-11-27T07:58:00.001-08:00

average price in Richmond(UK)have dropped by £44,313... what about your house price?

average price in Redbridge(UK)have dropped by £16,045

2008-11-27T07:57:00.002-08:00

average price in Redbridge(UK)have dropped by £16,045... what about your house price?

average price in Newham(UK)have dropped by £11,213

2008-11-27T07:57:00.001-08:00

average price in Newham(UK)have dropped by £11,213... what about your house price?

average price in Merton(UK)have dropped by £15,499

2008-11-27T07:56:00.000-08:00

average price in Merton(UK)have dropped by £15,499... what about your house price?

average price in Lewisham(UK)have dropped by £17,607

2008-11-27T07:55:00.000-08:00

average price in Lewisham(UK)have dropped by £17,607... what about your house price?

average price in Lambeth(UK)have dropped by £40,842...

2008-11-27T07:52:00.000-08:00

average price in Lambeth(UK)have dropped by £40,842... what about your house price?

average price in Kingston(UK)have dropped by £28,065

2008-11-27T07:51:00.000-08:00

average price in Kingston(UK)have dropped by £28,065... what about your house price?

average price in Kens and Chelsea(UK)have dropped by £100,797...

2008-11-27T07:49:00.000-08:00

average price in Kens and Chelsea(UK)have dropped by £100,797... what about your house price?

average price in Islington(UK)have dropped by £19,240

2008-11-27T07:48:00.002-08:00

average price in Islington(UK)have dropped by £19,240... what about your house price?

average price in Hounslow(UK)have dropped by £20,784...

2008-11-27T07:48:00.001-08:00

average price in Hounslow(UK)have dropped by £20,784... what about your house price?

average price in Hillingdon(UK)have dropped by £14,003

2008-11-27T07:46:00.000-08:00

average price in Hillingdon(UK)have dropped by £14,003... what about your house price?

average price in Havering(UK)have dropped by £11,629

2008-11-27T07:45:00.000-08:00

average price in Havering(UK)have dropped by £11,629... what about your house price?

average price in Harrow(UK)have dropped by £16,526

2008-11-27T07:40:00.002-08:00

average price in Harrow(UK)have dropped by £16,526... what about your house price?

average price in Haringey(UK)have dropped by £15,330

2008-11-27T07:40:00.001-08:00

average price in Haringey(UK)have dropped by £15,330... what about your house price?

average price in Hamersmith and Fulham(UK)have dropped by £38,683

2008-11-27T07:38:00.000-08:00

average price in Hamersmith and Fulham(UK)have dropped by £38,683... what about your house price?

average price in Hackney(UK)have dropped by £16,975...

2008-11-27T07:36:00.003-08:00

average price in Hackney(UK)have dropped by £16,975... what about your house price?

average price in Greenwich(UK)have dropped by £36,736...

2008-11-27T07:36:00.001-08:00

average price in Greenwich(UK)have dropped by £36,736... what about your house price?

average price in Enfield(UK)have dropped by £23,286...

2008-11-27T07:35:00.001-08:00

average price in Enfield(UK)have dropped by £23,286... what about your house price?

average price in Ealing(UK)have dropped by £37,736

2008-11-27T07:34:00.000-08:00

average price in Ealing(UK)have dropped by £37,736... what about your house price?

average price in Croydon(UK)have dropped by £14,540

2008-11-27T07:32:00.000-08:00

average price in Croydon(UK)have dropped by £14,540... what about your house price?

average price in Bromley(UK)have dropped by £27,176

2008-11-27T07:28:00.000-08:00

average price in Bromley(UK)have dropped by £27,176.... what about your house price?

average price in Brent(UK)have droped by £18,440

2008-11-27T07:27:00.001-08:00

average price in Brent(UK)have droped by £18,440

average price in Bexley(UK)have droped by £13,658

2008-11-27T07:26:00.001-08:00

average price in Bexley(UK)have droped by £13,658

average price in Barnet(UK)have droped by£31,467

2008-11-27T07:25:00.003-08:00

average price in Barnet(UK)have droped by £31,467

average price in Barking & D'ham(UK)have droped by £11,464

2008-11-27T07:25:00.001-08:00

average price in Barking & D'ham(UK)have droped by £11,464

30,000 jobs at risk as Woolworths goes into administration

2008-11-27T01:50:00.000-08:00

Today Woolworths Group Plc said it had put its retail and distribution businesses into administration after discussions relating to the potential sale of its 815 stores ended on previous day risking 30,000 jobs.

On other hand Woolworths' committe have been in talks about selling the retail business to Hilco
for £1 this week to with Hilco expected to take on about £300M of the group's £385M debt.

1,100 jobs at risk as MFI goes into administration

2008-11-27T01:42:00.000-08:00

MFI one of Britain’s biggest furniture retailer went into administration last night for the 2nd time in 2 months putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk working at 111 MFI stores.

Kerry Fletcher wins £187,000 harassment payout

2008-11-27T01:26:00.000-08:00

A Royal Artillery soldier claimed that she was sexually harrassed by a colleague male sergeant has been awarded £187,000 in compensation.

2- ODI matches postponed after attacks

2008-11-27T01:09:00.000-08:00

The remaining 2 ODI betwwen India and England have been postponed following the terrorist attacks in Mumbai killing 105 people and injuring more than 300...

Mumbai terror attacks kill 101... markets closed

2008-11-27T01:00:00.000-08:00

At least 101 people have been killed and 287 people wounded in one of the worst terror attacks in recent years in India's financial capital.

Local media reports said 11 police officers which includes the head of the Anti-Terrorism Squad were among those killed in the parellel attacks.

India‘s stock index futures and rupee forwards fell while credit-default swaps rose after militants killed 101 people in Mumbai, taking hostages in the first terrorist attack against foreigners. (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080&sid=azwKfORo9Ues&refer=asia)

Security forces in India fear up up to 200 guests and workers are trapped in one of the Mumbai hotels caught up in last night's massacre, when more than 100 people died and nearly 300 were wounded in at least seven separate attacks.
The deputy chief minister of India's Maharashtra state, R.R. Patil, said 10 to 12 militants were also in the Trident-Oberoi Hotel. He added: "There are no negotiations with the terrorists." (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/fears-grow-for-the-hostages-1037222.html)

India won by 6 wickets in the 5 ODI against England

2008-11-26T08:55:00.000-08:00

Eng 270/4(50) Ind 273/4(43.4) (Ind won by 6 wkts)

Britney Spears at O2 Arena on June 3 and 4

2008-11-26T07:10:00.000-08:00

Britney Spears announced her tour dates, playing at London's O2 Arena on 3rd and 4th june'09.

UK's GDP growth of -1.1% in 2009 - worst in G7

2008-11-26T04:09:00.000-08:00

UK's GDP growth is be equivalent to -1.1% in 2009 which is the 3rd worst of 30 OECD members in the state and worst in G7. Further Iceland will see -9.9 GDP growths next year.

Investors launced lawsuit against CITIGROUP for loosing $76.8M

2008-11-26T04:01:00.001-08:00

Investors in the CITIGROUP are launching a lawsuit against the bank accusing of artificially boosting the share prices. The Investors are claiming to have lost nearly $76.8M.

Facebook has won a $873 million judgment

2008-11-26T01:52:00.000-08:00

Facebook has won a $873 million judgment against a Canadian man who sent nearlly 4M sex spam messages to users of the social network.

1,000,000 Googlephones expected in the market by end of 2008

2008-11-26T01:40:00.000-08:00

G1 manfacturer HTC has revealed that by end of '08, there nearly 1M Google phones will in the market. The revised figures of Touch Diamond in market is 3M and not 2M as declared earlier.

Federal Reserve adds $800bn to borrowing aid

2008-11-26T01:26:00.000-08:00

The US Federal Reserve yesterday revealed its efforts to aid the financial system, pledging $800bn to for loans to homebuyers,students and small businesses(making credit available to needed......).

Twitter rejects $500m Facebook offer

2008-11-26T01:08:00.000-08:00

Climate conditons econimic downtrun has resulted in failing Facebook's bid to acquire Twitter in exchange for £330m worth of stock.

Facebook was offering 3.33% of its stock valuing Twitter at £330m. Microsoft paid £160m earlier for a 1.6% stake in the social networking site. At that price facebook was valued at £10bn.

JD sports buys 10% stake in JJB Sports

2008-11-25T07:49:00.000-08:00

JD Sports today confirmed it has bought a 10% stake in JJB Sports. Previous to that, Sports Direct took a 5% stake in JJB Sports.

A £800 gadget makes water straight out of thin air

2008-11-25T03:34:00.000-08:00

A £800 gadget makes water straight out of thin air can produce up to 12 litres a day. This invention could save million of lifes....every little helps..

Real estate prices in India requires to drop by 30%

2008-11-25T03:13:00.000-08:00

Goldman Sachs said, accourding to current climated condition, India real estate team believes that prices need to fall by up to 30% in some geographies of the country to increase affordability of the local citizens"

Pakistan Obtains $7.6 Billion Bailout Loan From IMF

2008-11-25T02:26:00.000-08:00

Finally, Pakistan obtained a $7.6 bn bailout from the International Monetary Fund to help prevent the country defaulting on its debt.

IMF has provide 23-month stand by loan will enable the government to implement a bailout programs for the country.

Skanska to cut 5.7% of workforce

2008-11-25T01:55:00.000-08:00

Skanska one of the world’s leading construction groups with expertise in construction, development of commercial and residential projects said it would cut 3,400 jobs i.e., about 5.7% of its 60,000 jobs.

Darling defends £1 trillion gamble

2008-11-25T01:33:00.000-08:00

Alistait Darling yeaterday annonced a £20bn package of tax cuts. VATcut to 15% form 17.5% and the the NI for the employee earning more thatn £20,000 will rise by 2011 if the Labour wins the election. Further 45% tax deduction for people earning £150,000 per yr. He also revealed that the borrowing will go over £512bn over next 5 years which would double the natioanl debt by £1 trillion by 2013

BHP grownds $66 Billion Stock Offer for Rio Tinto

2008-11-25T00:56:00.000-08:00

BHP the world’s largest mining company, withdrew its £44bn offer for Rio Tinto Group, resonsed due to global recessions.

Darling to unveil 45p tax on high earners

2008-11-24T03:28:00.000-08:00

Alistair Darling will announced today that income tax for high earners, earning more than £150,000 a year will rise to 45%( 45p in a £1) during the next government sessions to help pay for Labour's £15bn bailout emergency packages.

10,000 Tasers for Police to tackle crime

2008-11-24T03:20:00.000-08:00

Government is to announce taday for 10,000 Taser stun guns that might be available to police officers across England and Wales.

Palm announced cut jobs

2008-11-24T02:09:00.000-08:00

Palm has started making announcement for job cuts but has yet to declare exact figures of how many of its 1050 workers are going to face redundancy.