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5:48 pm (4 hours ago)
Leaders of the G8 major economies agree plan to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders.
1:42 pm (9 hours ago)
The bosses of the Lloyds Banking Group tell MPs that they knew there was a black hole in the accounts of the Co-op Bank, four months before a vital deal with them collapsed.
8:13 pm (2 hours ago)
Chrysler agrees to recall 2.7 million Jeeps that could be at risk of fuel tank fires, after initially refusing a US government request to do so.
7:50 pm (2 hours ago)
Deloitte is suspended for one year from doing consulting work in New York after regulators criticised its work at Standard Chartered on anti-money laundering issues.
4:22 pm (6 hours ago)
New car sales across Europe fell to their lowest level in two decades in May as the deepening recession hurt demand.
12:40 pm (10 hours ago)
Former UBS and Citigroup trader Tom Hayes is charged by the Serious Fraud Office over Libor.
2:27 pm (8 hours ago)
The rate of consumer price index (CPI) inflation increased to 2.7% in May, up from 2.4% in April, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) says.
12:32 pm (10 hours ago)
Building Societies are warning the government about a future house price bubble, unless it plans how to end its Help to Buy programme.
3:03 pm (7 hours ago)
Huawei unveils the world's slimmest smartphone saying the handset will work "miracles" for its brand.
3:38 pm (7 hours ago)
A former stunt double for Angelina Jolie sues News Corp in the US, accusing the company of hacking into her phone to gain information about the star.
2:49 pm (7 hours ago)
The lower house of Switzerland's parliament refuses to discuss a bill that would allow Swiss banks to pass client information to the US tax authorities.
2:46 pm (8 hours ago)
Easyjet has agreed to buy 135 new aircraft from Airbus, in a deal announced on the second day of the Paris Air Show.
8:00 am (14 hours ago)
Vodafone faces a potential bidding war for Kabel Deutschland after US firm Liberty Global makes a rival offer for the German cable TV firm.
7:13 am (15 hours ago)
Two companies which appear in BBC Three documentary The Call Centre are fined by the regulators in connection with nuisance calls.
10:39 am (12 hours ago)
Chancellor George Osborne has fought back against claims that he forced Stephen Hester to stand down as head of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
5:59 pm (4 hours ago)
Ministers say agreements reached with internet firms will lead to a "fundamental change" in how images of child abuse are dealt with online.
2:23 am (20 hours ago)
Creating a third runway at Heathrow Airport would be "cheaper, quicker and better for the economy" than building a new airport, Heathrow bosses claim.
11:45 am (11 hours ago)
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca is to set up its new global headquarters at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
4:02 pm (6 hours ago)
Thousands of people march through Brazil's largest city, Sao Paulo, over rising public transport prices and the cost of staging the 2014 World Cup.
9:05 am (13 hours ago)
Diego Maradona wins compensation from two Chinese firms for using his name in an online game, Hot-Blooded Soccer, without his consent.
3:18 am (19 hours ago)
A homeowner said they did not think they had to pay their TV licence fee because they claimed their pet was related to one of the Queen's dogs, it is revealed.
Yesterday, 4:41 pm
UK household finances are improving, a survey suggests, although most people still believe their financial circumstances are deteriorating.
Yesterday, 7:18 am
Credit unions should be allowed to charge more and take bigger deposits, according to a think tank.
Saturday, June 15th, 12:27 pm
A price promise offered by P&O cruises for those who book their cabins a long way in advance is criticised by some passengers.
Yesterday, 10:59 am
Two major union federations in Turkey call a one-day strike to protest against the police crackdown on anti-government demonstrations, following the clearing of Gezi Park on Saturday.
Yesterday, 7:10 pm
Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is holding crisis talks with coalition allies over his decision to shut down national broadcaster ERT.
Sunday, June 16th, 11:31 am
Action set to be taken at the G8 summit "will lead to a fairer tax system" and prevent companies avoiding paying their fair share, David Cameron says.
Yesterday, 12:10 am
If you ever fancied organising a concert by your favourite band, UK technology company Songkick could have the answer.
Thursday, June 13th, 12:21 am
The BBC’s Jill Martin visits a former nun and a beer nut in the US state of Georgia to discover why passion is seen as the vital ingredient in brewing a successful US small business.
Monday, June 10th, 12:07 am
Before the financial crisis, Jean-Christophe Menz could just walk into a bank and ask for money - not any more.
Yesterday 10:44 pm (24 hours ago)
With Hearts heading for administration, a supporters' group calls on fans to rally in a bid to take over the club.
8:49 am (13 hours ago)
Sport England warns the Lawn Tennis Association that it must drive up participation figures or face losing valuable funding.
Thursday, June 13th, 2:15 pm
Coventry City administrator Paul Appleton announces that four bids have been made for the League One club.
12:57 pm (9 hours ago)
A retail veteran so frustrated at the lack of progress on tackling High Street decline, has decided to come up with his own strategy to try and boost the UK's struggling town centres.
2:17 pm (8 hours ago)
Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei unveils its latest mobile handset, which the company says is the thinnest on the market.
7:03 pm (3 hours ago)
The rate of consumer price index (CPI) inflation increased to 2.7% in May, up from 2.4% in April, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said.
8:02 am (14 hours ago)
The issue of tax havens will be discussed today at the G8 summit in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland. The BBC's North America correspondent Jonny Dymond reports that if President Obama is looking for offenders, he might like to look quite close to home.
4:25 pm (6 hours ago)
The president of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, has told the BBC that the proposed trade deal between the US and the EU would create jobs, but may take up to two years to negotiate.
10:16 am (12 hours ago)
The parent company of Airbus, EADS, has said that it believes deliveries of its new passenger plane, the A350, will begin by the end of next year.
9:42 am (13 hours ago)
The Today programme's business news with Simon Jack.
1:59 pm (8 hours ago)
A businesswoman told the business secretary he should be talking to smaller firms, and not just "the big boys", over his plans for four million people to have completed an apprenticeship scheme by 2022.
Yesterday 11:59 pm (22 hours ago)
The apps that let us work alone - and to come together
5:01 am (17 hours ago)
But who gains most from the continent's rapid growth?
2:10 am (20 hours ago)
Six ways a new EU-US trade deal might affect you
12:11 am (22 hours ago)
Singer and pilot Bruce Dickinson on his airline ambitions
12:18 am (22 hours ago)
Shopping titans battle over how to save the High Street
12:24 am (22 hours ago)
Mobile payments have changed lives - but it is only the beginning
Yesterday 10:53 pm (23 hours ago)
Can China achieve success with its carbon trading scheme?
HEALTH AND SAFETY (FEES) REGULATIONS 2012
New UK Legislation enabling the HSE to charge a Fee for Intervention (FFI)
What is FFI?
Increased squatters risk in commercial properties
From 1st September squatting in residential buildings in England and Wales became a criminal offence
IS IT TIME TO REVALUE YOUR JEWELLERY
At present we are all seeing many articles and commentaries in the press and TV regarding the price of gold, silver and diamonds on a seemingly upward trend in cost.This is very true as you can see from the attached graph showing gold and silver over a two year period.
The cost of heating oil has increased significantly recently, resulting in more thefts of oil from both domestic and commercial properties.
The first indication that a theft has taken place is often when the heating stops working.
Rate reductions are still possible for clients for property and liability insurance. Abundant capacity and competition between Insurers are preventing increases, other than where there has been poor claims experience on individual accounts or within specific sectors.
DO YOU HAVE DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INSURANCE?
The first Corporate Manslaughter Prosecution has been successful in the United Kingdom.
It is more important than ever to ensure that your Managers, Directors, Officers as well as the Company have cover in place to protect them.
CHANGES TO THE MOTOR INSURANCE DATABASE
From 2011 if your vehicle is not registered on the MID and has not been declared as 'Off-Road' you will receive a letter warning you that you could face a fine, prosecution as well as your vehicle being clamped, seized or ultimately destroyed.
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE FROM 1ST APRIL 2011
With effect from 1st April 2011 the Employers' liability Tracing Office (ELTO) will be introduced.
The purpose of the ELTO is to assist the insurance industry in meeting its obligations to help those who have suffered injury or disease in the workplace identify the relevant insurer quickly and efficiently.
We have since 2008 used Backhouse to place all our insurance risks, their unique approach to our tender process was one of the major factors behind placing our trust in Backhouse. They took the trouble to research our business carefully and brought to our attention areas of cover that had never been considered before.
We find Backhouse both conscientious, professional and great value for money delivering a first class claims service.
Paul Reyner, Fagan and Whalley
