Sunday, 15 January 2012

A tale of two David Camerons

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Inside the intriguing world of Tony Blair Incorporated

An analysis by The Sunday Telegraphof Tony Blair's travels shows that in

12 months Mr Blair made 61 trips abroad.




UK faces Volcker rule clash

The Treasury has raised concerns with American regulators over the controversial Volcker rule banning proprietary trading for banks after warnings it could lead to a government funding drought.

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Peacocks on the brink of administration

Peacocks, the clothing retailer, could be placed into administration as early as Monday after talks with banks about a possible debt “haircut” appeared to have reached an impasse.

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Barclays chief won't heed pleas for pay restraint

Vince Cable has personally warned Bob Diamond, the chief executive of Barclays, that banking executives must show restraint in next month’s bonus round.

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Competition concerns cast doubt over Morrison's bid to buy Iceland

Scepticism is mounting over WM Morrisons’ attempts to buy frozen supermarket chain Iceland Foods after rival Asda pulled out of the auction last week.

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Bids invited for PHS after price cut

Charterhouse will rekindle hopes of selling cleaning services company PHS after 12 months of an on/off sales process.

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Call to curb executive pay from Robert Talbut

Head of one of Britain’s most influential investor groups calls for radical changes to executive remuneration.

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C&WW moves to calm shareholders

Embattled Cable & Wireless Worldwide to appease investors by explaining how to return business to an even keel.

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