| London worst place to do business, say top bankers The continuing row over bonuses is damaging Britain's reputation as a place to do business, leading international bankers has warned.
Ministers have been accused of trying to gain public favour this... | |
| Merkel concludes China visit German Chancellor Angela Merkel Saturday concluded her three-day visit to China. It was her fifth official visit to the country, Global Times reports.
During her trip, Merkel met Chinese President... |
| Imogen Thomas dresses down for shopping Imogen Thomas was spotted in a dressed down look for her trip to Tesco in North London on Thursday - a far cry from her glamorous appearance at a party the night before.
The 29-year-old glamour... |
| China prepares two thirds of London 2012 souvenirs A majority of the 2012 London souvenirs, including Union Jack-emblazoned tea cups, tea towels, crystal ware and fluffy toys are produced by workers abroad, mainly China.
According to a Daily Mail... |
| Russians to get $130,000 for London Olympics gold The Russian government has announced awards of $130,000 to Russian athletes who win a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics.
The government announced Friday that silver medalists would receive... |
| Snowstorm leads to canceled flights in London A motorist passes snow that has settled on Dartmoor on February 2, 2012 near Princetown, England. The UK is currently in the grips of a cold snap which has seen the Met Office upgrading its cold... |
| Olympic Preview Lane Lines to London Looks at Africa in February Issue PHOENIX, Arizona, February 4. THE February issue of Swimming World Magazine features an Olympic preview entitled Lane Lines to London, sponsored by Competitor Swim... |
| London 2012 volunteers gather for training LONDON — Thousands of London 2012 volunteers are gathering at Wembley Arena for their first orientation and training event for the Olympics. The session at Wembley Arena in London on Saturday,... |
| VIDEO: London prepares to deal with snow Transport for London (TfL) says more than 10,000 tonnes of salt is ready to be put on the roads, more than ever before. Garrett Emerson of Transport for London said a lot of lessons had been learnt.... |
| London Heathrow cancels flights ahead of snow LONDON — Thirty percent of flights at London's Heathrow Airport on Sunday have been canceled amid forecasts for snow and severe weather in London. BAA, the owner of the airport,... |
| Syrian embassy in London damaged as protests erupt at diplomatic missions Six people have been arrested during a demonstration at the Syrian embassy in London, Scotland Yard said.About 150 demonstrators descended on the in Belgrave Square, London, at around 2am and windows... |
| London's Heathrow Airport cuts flight schedule in anticipation of heavy snowfall LONDON (AP) — The owner of Heathrow Airport says it has canceled 30 percent of flights for Sunday amid forecasts for snow and severe weather in London. BAA says it reached an agreement with... |
| UAE’s Al Habtoor mulls hotel buys in Paris, London UAE conglomerate Al Habtoor Group is eyeing hotel acquisitions in London and Paris but will steer clear of investments in the Arab world outside the Gulf region, its chairman said. Khalaf Al... |
| Arrests as protesters breach Syrian embassy in London Syria: Five men were arrested Saturday after gaining entry to the Syrian embassy in London, police said, as protesters demonstrated outside the building.Around 150 protesters gathered outside the... |
| Adaptive Designs In Clinical Drug Development Conference, 26 - 27 March 2012, London Join SMi at their Adaptive Designs in Clinical Drug Development conference to be held on the 26th & 27th March at the Grange Holborn in London. This event is the premier event of its kind in... |
| Arrests In London After Syrian Embassy Mobbed Six people have been arrested outside the Syrian embassy in London after 150 people gathered to demonstrate against the shelling of Homs. Five of the arrests were on suspicion of breaking and... |
| Anonymous Publishes Confidential Call between FBI and London Detectives A protester wearing a Guy Fawkes mask, symbolic of the hacktivist group ''Anonymous'', takes part in a protest in central Brussels January 28, 2012. British police said they were... |
| Beatification Causes Advance for 2 London-Born Nuns Mother Riccarda Saved Jews From NazisLONDON, JAN. 18, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The causes of beatification for two London-born nuns have finished their diocesan stage and are headed to Rome.The dossier on... |
| Silicon Valley here? No way In Britain, the prospects for creating our own Facebook are just that - wild dreams. So is the wealth creation on a grand scale that the digital economy promises to deliver. Mark Zuckerberg went from... |
| German Chancellor concludes China visit German Chancellor Angela Merkel left south China's Guangdong Province on Saturday, concluding her fifth official visit to China since taking office. During her three-day trip, Merkel met with... |
| George matches Nowitzki as Pacers pound Mavs DALLAS (AP) -- Paul George and the Indiana Pacers are getting more and more confident. They should be with the way they're playing - especially on the road. George hit seven 3-pointers and... |
| UPDATE 3-True US autos recovery not here yet -Hyundai exec * 'Wealth effect' still lacking in US consumers -exec * Home prices must recover to spur real auto market growth * 'Unlikely' that Hyundai will lose US market share in 2012 *... |
| Arrests at Syrian embassy in London amid worldwide protests over Homs massacre massacre of civilians in Homs .About 150 demonstrators descended on the London embassy in Belgrave Square amid reports of more than 200 people killed in a deadly barrage by Syrian regime... |
| KKK in Essex? Twitter pictures 'Show' Klu Klux Klan Parading in London Suburb The hooded figures are pictured carrying candles as they process through Chigwell and Leytonstone in Essex on Jan. 31. The photographs began to circulate the internet on Tuesday and have caused a... |
| Critic's Notebook: In London Theater, the Past Isn't Dead, It's Onstage LONDON - Abi Morgan has built such a successful career out of measuring time that you half expect her to open a clock shop next. Ms Morgan's chronological charts for the screen - scripts that portray... |
| NFL Commissioner says teams for London game still uncertain Fans arrive before the NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium October 23, 2011. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett INDIANAPOLIS, Feb 3 - The National... |
| UW chancellor sounds warning to Adidas (15) Comments UW Interim Chancellor David Ward on Friday warned Adidas, the school's licensee and major sponsorship partner, that it needed to address issues involving an overseas... |
| German Chancellor Merkel travel to China to discuss eurozone crisis February 3, 2012 German Chancellor Angela Merkel has travelled to China for a visit that will focus on the eurozone crisis and boosting confidence in the euro. Merkel arrived in China on Thursday... |
| London Homeowners Cash In on Olympic Visitors London is home to some of the world's most opulent hotels, but with five-star rooms in short supply during the Olympic Games this summer, wealthy visitors are increasingly turning to private... |
| Caterpillar's Electro-Motive plant in London, Ont., to close Caterpillar Inc. CAT.N plans to close its Electro-Motive locomotive plant in London, Ontario, following several months of unsuccessful contract negotiations with the Canadian Auto... |
| Caterpillar to close London, Ont. locomotive plant LONDON, Ont. -- Angry locked-out workers from Electro-Motive vowed Friday to indefinitely occupy the locomotive plant's entrance after being hit with the news that Caterpillar Inc. plans on... |
| Toronto strike looming after ‘threatening final offer’ from the city, union president says The Ford administration said it will impose conditions on workers and expect them to remain on the job if 11th hour talks with the union this weekend fail to bring about a deal. Canadian Union of... |
| London welcomed Khmer Rouge verdict A life sentence for the prison leader for the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia is an excellent outcome, London said. The U.N.-backed Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia sentenced Kaing... |
| London Broncos v St Helens London Broncos are without new signing Matt Cook, prop Karl Temate and half-back Dan Sarginson for the season-opening visit of St Helens. New captain Craig Gower will be one of eight debutants... |
| UPDATE 1-Aeropostale chairman steps down; names successor (Follows alerts) Feb 3 (Reuters) - Aeropostale Inc said its chairman Julian Geiger would step down and the teen retailer named a new chairman of the board. Karin Hirtler-Garvey would replace... |
| REFILE-UPDATE 2-True US autos recovery not here yet -Hyundai exec (Adds "UPDATE 2" to headline) By Bernie Woodall LAS VEGAS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. auto sector will not recover significantly until U.S. home prices pick up and consumers feel more... |
| Urban Outfitters rises as Street cheers executive appointment Feb 3 (Reuters) - Shares of Urban Outfitters Inc(URBN.O) rose as much as 7 percent, after the women's apparelretailer said Tedford Marlow will return to the company as thechief executive of its... |
| Walmart US to share sales data with research group Feb 3 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) is again lifting the lid on its precious data, giving NPD Group access to certain U.S. sales information as the world's largest retailer ... |
| UPDATE 1-Hudson's Bay Co cuts 10 senior executives * Changes combine roles at The Bay, Lord & Taylor * Shakeup follows promotion of Bay CEO Bonnie Brooks (Adds details on Zellers) TORONTO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Retailer Hudson's Bay Co has... |
| London Markets: U.S. jobs data boost London’s FTSE 100 LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Britain's benchmark stock index climbed Friday, inspired by better-than-expected U.S. jobs data and signs that business activity is picking up in the U.K.'s services... |
| London 2012 Olympics volunteers get practice gig at Wembley Arena Olympics volunteers rest at Beijing 2008. London Games organisers say they aim to avoid staff becoming bored and unmotivated. Photograph: Rungroj... |
| Investors 'Can Be Optimistic' About London Offices Outlook Despite the take-up of London offices falling by 27 per cent in 2011, investors in the sector still have reason to be upbeat about the market's future prospects. Knight Frank highlighted the... |
