Cruickshank accuses government
Don Cruickshank, the author of a critical report on the banking industry, has accused the government of backing away from implementing his recommendations after pressure from banks. ...more
FUND MANAGEMENT
Dark forces face the light
The government's review of the fund management industry was granted only one sentence in the Budget speech but it is likely to have a far-reaching impact on pension fund trustees, investment consultants and portfolio managers....more
MARKET REPORT
Tax fears hit old economy
Worries about a big Budget-related tax increase knocked many of the UK's old economy leaders on Thursday. ...more
WORK PERMITS
Plan opens up global jobs market
Gordon Brown's attempt to lure high-technology workers to Britain by easing work permit rules has pitted the UK into the increasingly competitive global market for scarce IT skills....more
E-COMMERCE
Time for Tories to reboot strategy
Here is a question for Conservative Central Office: when will the Tories shed their green wellies and embrace the new economy?...more
AIM
Small companies applaud tax move
Enthusiasts for small companies gave a broad welcome to the Budget changes that mean favourable tax treatment for shareholdings in companies quoted on the Alternative Investment Market....more
REACTION
Business leaders attack 'electioneering'
Business leaders last night accused Gordon Brown of ignoring some of their key concerns and delivering a populist Budget that could trigger higher interest rates and a stronger pound...
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