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Green IT: CVDT wins virtualisation contract from Guangdong Power Grid
Provides integrated datacentre virtualisation offering for the Guangdong Power Grid Information Center
Content Management: WebWorks introduces enterprise content publishing offering
Features built-in support for the Apple iPad and ePUB standard
Content Management: Adobe acquires Day Software for $240m
To strengthen web based enterprise software offerings
Content Management: SuccessFactors acquires CubeTree
Accelerates company-wide collaboration with social business networking capabilities
Green IT: BPUT enters into virtualisation agreement with Canon Dalian
To launch its integrated datacentre virtualisation offerings
Content Management: Computhink unveils new ViewWise Web Access Client
To access content whenever and wherever a Web browser is available
Green IT: IT cost management, virtualisation tops list of enterprise IT concerns: SHARE Survey
Virtualisation ranked as the second biggest concern, with server virtualisation the primary focus
Content Management: Cofio unveils AIMstor 2.2 to unify data protection technologies
Real-time backup and deduplication offering for Windows and Linux environments
Content Management: UK businesses and workers split on Enterprise 2.0: study
It's not just about using Facebook in the office
Content Management: NetWitness unveils enhanced NextGen network security monitoring platform
To analyse and observe large volumes of rendered network content objects

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Metro Bank: First new High Street bank for 100 years opens its doors

The first new High Street bank for 100 years will throw open its doors today, promising a seven day operation and not to close before 8pm. The first Metro Bank branch will open in London with a plan for another 200 over the next five years.
House prices fall for first time in six months due to shortage of buyers

Uncertainty over jobs and the economic crisis has fuelled a fall in property prices because people are no longer looking to move.
MoD must pay Trident bill, Osborne tells Fox: Replacing Britain's nuclear deterrent will cost more than £20billion

The Chancellor risked a Cabinet split by insisting that the Ministry of Defence must pay for the full cost of replacing the Trident nuclear weapon system.
MARKET REPORT: Peel Hunt staff backing buyout

It's refreshing to hear that loyal staff at stockbroker Peel Hunt have, in some cases, put everything on the line to help buy itself out from its parent, Belgian bank KBC. Peel Hunt yesterday confirmed a £74million buy-out from KBC, which sees most of its 136 staff become shareholders and owning 75 per cent of the equity.
Santander's job pledge to counter complaints

Santander is hiring more than 600 extra frontline staff following a litany of customer complaints at the Spanish bank's UK business, exposed by the Daily Mail.
Rolls-Royce propels first-half earnings up by 55pc

Rolls-Royce reported a stronger-than-expected 4 per cent rise in first-half profits as the company was propelled by a strong performance at its marine business.
BAE Systems defends itself from cuts

BAE Systems has its sights trained on growth in weapons support and maintenance in order to offset expected cuts in European defence budgets.
BT shrinks its pension black hole by £2.4bn

BT has seen its pension deficit tumble by £2.4billion due to the booming recovery in the stock market.
Soaring BSkyB could force News Corp to raise its offer

Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation may be forced to raise its £7-per-share offer for BSkyB after the pay-TV giant announced blockbuster results.
AstraZeneca gives investors a boost

AstraZeneca cheered investors as it doubled the value of its share buyback scheme, raised its full-year profits forecast and confirmed that a key new drug was close to being approved.
COMMENT by BEN LAURANCE: BSkyB: a delicate balance

BSkyB will have to continue its drive for even more subscribers, ever fatter margins, ever bigger profits - even if it could eventually be to the financial detriment of its biggest shareholder.
Banks starve businesses of cash... but there's no shortage of money for bonuses

Bank of England figures show that net lending to businesses was negative for ten of the last 12 months.
£17,000 to insure a teenager's car!

Student James Hayes saved for months to buy his modest one-litre car but has been astonished at the sky-high quotes for insurance. He will have to work flat out over the summer to pay the premiums.
Now the right to work past 65: Firms banned from forcing employees to retire

From next October, it will be illegal for firms to get rid of staff when they reach 65. The law change has comes too late for Leslie Seldon (pictured) who claimed he was wrongly dismissed at 65.
BP boss Tony Hayward is axed... but British Gas sailing mate Sam Laidlaw toasts 98% profit hike

Sam Laidlaw and Tony Hayward are co-owners of the £200,000 yacht Bob, which Mr Hayward got into enormous trouble for racing when he should have been overseeing the Gulf of Mexico oil leak.
The 'must-have' gadgets you really don't need (and which cost you £400!)

Consumer experts insist our lives would be far simpler – and cheaper – if they had never been invented in the first place.
British Gas cashes in on coldest winter for 30 years as profits rocket by 98%

The company made £585million in the first six months of this year - a 98 per cent increase on the same period in 2009.
Squirrels in the aisles: Grocery store's latest range attracts criticism... and a lot of shoppers

A Budgens supermarket is selling grey squirrels for meat - and, despite calls of animal cruelty, is reporting 'huge interest' in the high-protein, low-fat dish.

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Facebook privacy fears as details of millions of users published on Pirate Bay

Facebook privacy fears as details of millions of users published on Pirate Bay - An online security consultant who wished to highlight the social networking site’s privacy issues published a list of data taken from more than 100million users’ profiles. [

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Great Britain squeeze into final

Great Britain squeeze into final - A 14-point haul from Scott Nicholls secures a memorable victory for Great Britain and books their place in the World Cup finals. [Sports]
Second-home owners face losing tax break

Second-home owners face losing tax break - Holiday-homeowners in the UK who rent out their properties for a few months stand to lose benefits under Treasury proposals, which would slash the costs of the breaks to £10m a year [FT Personal Finance]
Amazon launches wireless-only Kindle in bid to take on Apple's iPad

Amazon launches wireless-only Kindle in bid to take on Apple's iPad - The firm is hoping that £109 price tag will turn its latest electronic reader into a mass-appeal device as Apple's iPad gains ground. [Tech]
Hostel plans abandoned

Hostel plans abandoned - Aberdeen City Council's controversial plans for a homeless hostel have been abandoned, amid a legal wrangle. [Scotland and North East]
BT profit up despite revenue fall

BT profit up despite revenue fall - BT reports what it describes as "acceptable" quarterly results, with profits sharply higher despite a fall in revenue. [Business News]
New High Street bank opens

New High Street bank opens - The first High Street bank to launch in the UK for more than 100 years opens in London. [London News]
Helicopter that changes into a 4x4

Helicopter that changes into a 4x4 - The company says that almost any soldier could drive and fly it, and that they wouldn't need a pilot's licence. [Tech]
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Picking up Penguins for 75 years
A colourful history of the famous book publisher
Pensions timebomb
Russians fear the benefits system will cease to exist
Industry toasts beer sales rise
Good weather and football's World Cup is thought to have given a boost to beer sales in the UK, industry figures suggest.
Hit by sanctions
Black market boom as Dubai curbs trade with Iran
Where to fight BP oil spill battle?
As BP's rivals count the cost of a ban on offshore drilling, the tide of lawsuits arising from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has washed up in a federal courtroom in Idaho.
Citigroup agrees $75m fraud fine
Banking giant Citigroup agrees to pay $75m to settle civil charges that it misled investors over potential losses from subprime mortgages.
Jailed Enron boss requests bail
The former chief executive of Enron, Jeffrey Skilling, has applied for bail. His lawyer says his conviction for fraud will be overturned.
Tehran's tactics to beat ship sanction
A look at how Iran's shipping industry stays one step ahead to minimise the impact of international sanction.
Green shoots of recovery in Europe?
A raft of European firms have announced bumper profits, fuelling hopes that the economy is on the right track following the recession.
Results boost AstraZeneca shares
Shares in AstraZeneca rise more than 3% after the drug company reports a rise in profits after strong sales of key drugs.
Lufthansa hurt by ash and strike
Lufthansa Group reports a net loss after disruption caused by the ash cloud from the Icelandic volcano and a pilots' strike.
Toyota announces fresh car recall
Toyota is recalling almost 430,000 vehicles in the US and Japan amid concern over steering problems.
Landmark ruling on divorce money
A "ground-breaking" Court of Appeal judgement removes the protection previously given to thousands of people in divorce proceedings.
Beer giant loses fight for Budweiser name
Global brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev suffers a defeat in a long-running battle over the rights to the Budweiser beer brand.
Fugitive tycoon Nadir seeks bail
Fugitive Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir, who fled to northern Cyprus in 1993, begins a legal bid to be granted bail ahead of a UK theft trial.
Oil firms' profits almost double
Oil giants Royal Dutch Shell and Exxon Mobil see profits almost double in the week rival BP suffered record losses.
FSA tightens bankers' pay rules
The Financial Services Authority announces plans to update its guidelines on bankers' pay, affecting 2,500 firms.
Sony back in profit as TV sales soar
Japanese electronics giant Sony is back in profit, after large losses in 2009/10.
Gambling firms reveal merger plan
The UK's Partygaming and Austrian firm Bwin unveil plans to merge and create the world's largest online gaming business.

BCC

Government action must improve relationship banking with business
The Business Secretary has today released a joint consultation paper with the Treasury which sets out options to help boost lending to businesses. Commenting, David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce
Business support for decisive deficit reduction
A clear majority of businesses surveyed believe the emergency Budget struck the right balance between spending cuts and tax rises, according to the British Chambers of Commerce’s latest Monthly Business Survey
Strong GDP figures must not lead to early interest rate rise
Commenting on the preliminary GDP estimate for the second quarter of 2010, published today by the ONS
Strong skills base essential for growth of UK firms
The Government has launched a consultation on the future direction of skills policy, called “Skills for Sustainable Growth”
Positive retail sales must not lead to complacency
Commenting on the retail sales figures for June published today by the ONS
MPC minutes reinforce case for low interest rates
Commenting on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) minutes published today by the Bank of England
Business supports the creation of an Office for Tax Simplification
Commenting on the creation of the Office for Tax Simplification (OTS)
New data highlights difficulties facing the economy
Commenting on the public finance figures published today by the ONS, and the bank lending figures released by the Bank of England
751 businesses given platform to directly lobby European Parliament
On October 14th, 751 business leaders from across the 27 EU member states will gather in the hemicycle of the European Parliament to debate and vote on issues affecting their companies in the wake of the global recession.
Positive labour market figures must be supported
Commenting on the labour market figures released today by the ONS
MPC must keep interest rates low despite mixed inflation figures
Commenting on the June inflation figures, published today by the ONS
Revised GDP figures highlight major challenges facing the economy
Commenting on the revised and delayed GDP figures for the first quarter of 2010
Rebalancing the economy towards exports must accelerate
Commenting on the May trade figures published today by the ONS
BCC supports decision to keep interest rates on hold
Commenting on today’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision
Manufacturing recovery is on the right track
Commenting on the manufacturing output figures for May
BCC Economic Survey points to continued UK growth
Results from the British Chambers of Commerce’s latest Economic Survey suggest that the UK economy saw further growth in the second quarter of 2010, building on the improvement in the first three months of the year.
Low interest rates are critical to recovery
Commenting on the choices facing the Monetary Policy Committee at its July meeting this Thursday

FSB

Boom in small businesses but with a legal sting in the tail
With the UK facing high unemployment, the Federation of Small Businesses is expecting a boom in people going it alone this year.
FSB set to be a key business partner with new local enterprise partnerships
Small businesses are set to be at the heart of the newly created local enterprise partnerships following a meeting between the Department of Communities and Local Government and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) earlier this week.
LBRO needs revamping, not scrapping, says FSB
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) welcomes the review into the performance of the Local Better Regulation Office (LBRO) but is concerned this vital regulatory burden busting body will be scrapped.
Business confidence still fragile for small businesses, say FSB
Business confidence has worsened over the second quarter of 2010 suggesting that the recovery is still fragile and more should be done to support private sector growth, according to the FSB ‘Voice of Small Business Index', published today.
Royal Mail is still not delivering two years on, says FSB
In its response to the consultation ‘Review of developments in the postal market and Royal Mail since 2008', the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is disappointed that the situation with Royal Mail remains the same as in 2008, and that the same key issues highlighted then are still prevalent now.
FSB leads call to scrap the extension of rules on working time to self-employed lorry drivers
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), supported by 100 influential business leaders and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), has called on the European Commission to stand firm in its proposal not to include self-employed lorry drivers within European rules on working time.
FSB welcomes moves to reduce regulatory burden
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has today welcomed the Coalition Government's launch of the ‘Your Freedom' website.
FSB reaction to the first Coalition Government Emergency Budget
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), today (22 June) welcomed many of the measures that the Chancellor has announced in the Emergency Budget, but expressed concern that rises in Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICS) were not completely reversed.
Budget should strike the right balance on VAT, say small businesses
As the Chancellor prepares to give his first Budget speech on Tuesday, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is urging him to strike the right balance with any tax increases.
Emergency Budget should ‘think small first', says FSB
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has today written to the Chancellor, the Rt Hon George Osborne MP ahead of the Emergency Budget on 22 June, urging the Coalition Government to ‘think small first'.
One million small businesses dissatisfied with their high street bank, says FSB
Research shows that over a quarter of small businesses have been dissatisfied with the support offered by their high street bank in the last 12 months.
Working time regulations will hinder entrepreneurship warns the FSB
Ahead of a vote in the European Parliament on Wednesday 16 June, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is concerned that MEPs are about to set a dangerous precedent by regulating the working time of self-employed heavy goods vehicle drivers, which could threaten entrepreneurship across Europe.
Businesses need to be on the ball with TV Licensing, says FSB
On the eve before the World Cup kicks off, new figures show that over half of small firms will be letting their staff watch key matches, however 32 per cent are unaware they need a TV Licence to watch the games online, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
FSB welcomes attack on red tape
The coalition Government's proposals to slash the red tape stifling business growth is welcome news for the UK's 4.8 million small firms, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
FSB supports small firms to avoid legal strife during the World Cup
With the World Cup approaching, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Abbey Legal Protection have produced guidance on how small firms can avoid employment issues during this high-profile month long tournament.
FSB response to the Queen's Speech 2010
In the first Queen's Speech of the new coalition Government the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) welcomes moves to safeguard jobs and support the economy as well as investing in high-speed broadband.
Broadband should be a universal service obligation, says FSB
The Government must make basic broadband speeds a universal service obligation to help small firms grow and strengthen recovery, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) said.
Budget must deliver plans on deficit reduction, say FSB members
The Government must outline robust plans for reducing the UK's budget deficit said 93 per cent of small businesses surveyed in an FSB-ICM poll published today, as the Chancellor announced the emergency budget will take place on 22 June.
FSB welcomes coalition Government
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) today welcomes the new coalition Government formed by the Conservative Party and Liberal Democrat Party, and congratulates David Cameron on becoming the UK's new Prime Minister and Nick Clegg as the new Deputy Prime Minister.

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Extension of the UK India Education and Research Initiative

Today, the Prime Minister David Cameron and Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh agreed to the extension of the successful UK India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI), which has already created almost 600 new partnerships between UK and Indian institutions at all levels of the education system. The new programme will be funded by both Governments.
UK firms announce multi-million pound deals in India

Business Secretary Dr. Vince Cable has welcomed a series of multi-million pound deals that were announced on Thursday morning in New Delhi between UK and Indian firms. The deals will support hundreds of jobs in the UK.
Minister announces further investment in marine renewables during Wave Hub visit

Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk has today announced a £1.5 million investment in the development of wave energy technology during a visit to the South West RDA’s Wave Hub project at Hayle.
Millions of fake items seized in fight against counterfeiting and piracy

A regional breakdown of the fight against piracy and counterfeiting in the UK has been revealed in a new report published today.
New Director for Office of Manpower Economics

Simon Fraser, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) has announced today that Geoff Dart will become the new Director of the Office of Manpower Economics (OME).
New Chief Executive announced for the Economic and Social Research Council

Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Vince Cable today announced the appointment of Professor Paul Boyle as Chief Executive and Deputy Chair of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
More choice on when to stop working - default retirement age retired

The Default Retirement Age (DRA) will be consigned to the history books by October 2011 under proposals published for consultation by the Government today.
UK and India seeking cooperation on science and technology

The UK and India are planning wide-ranging agreements in science and technology to cement bilateral cooperation in medicine, R&D, ICT, energy and education to the benefit of both counties.
Business Leaders and Local Authorities gather to discuss Local Enterprise Partnerships

Minister for Regional and local economic development, Mark Prisk and Minister for Decentralisation, Greg Clark, today hosted a round table event with business groups, local authorities and think tanks to listen to their views on the creation of local enterprise partnerships.
BIS boosts investment in refuelling and recharging stations for green vehicles

Six successful bidders will share £660,000 match funding from the Department of Business for gas refuelling or electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects.
Green light to ultra low carbon car consumer incentive

Transport Secretary Philip Hammond confirmed today that motorists will receive up to £5,000 towards purchase of an ultra-low carbon car from January 2011.
New Chair of United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority appointed

Business Secretary Vince Cable today appointed Roger Cashmore as the Chair of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority.
ACAS Chair re-appointed

Employment Relations Minister, Edward Davey, today announced the re-appointment of Ed Sweeney as Chair of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) Council.
UK to see surge in next generation of mobile technology under new Government plans

The UK is set to benefit from a new generation of wireless services and improved mobile broadband coverage under new Government plans to revolutionise the country’s digital infrastructure, announced today.
Visit aims to boost economic relationship with india

Secretary of State for Business and President of the Board of Trade, Vince Cable and Minister of State for Universities and Science, David Willetts today arrived in Bangalore, India as part of a Government delegation promoting trade and business links between the UK and India.