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IBM eyes cybersecurity market with new platform (2/22/2012 10:04:03 PM)
(Reuters) - International Business Machines is gearing up to take a chunk of the growing Internet security market by applying its data analytics to help companies and organizations fight cyberattacks.
In this week's Business in Wales podcast: Woollen Mill buys Peacocks (2/22/2012 6:48:22 PM)
This week's Business in Wales podcast featuring: Sion Barry and Rhodri Evans on all the latest business news in Wales, including the acquisition of Peacocks.
Culinary twist to crayfish battle (2/22/2012 6:44:15 PM)
Culinary twist to a fishy business in Scotland
VIDEO: Coffee switch a Whitbread winner (2/22/2012 6:24:04 PM)
Former brewing giant Whitbread has carved out a huge new business with coffee shops and budget hotels after turning its back on beer.
VIDEO: CBI calls for 'targeted' tax cuts (2/22/2012 6:24:04 PM)
The CBI is calling on the government to give a £500m boost to business in the Budget through a series of "targeted and modest" tax cuts.
Private jet shipments slip, but improvement seen (2/22/2012 5:04:05 PM)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Worldwide shipments of business jets and other private aircraft fell again last year, but billings rose modestly in a sign of improvement in a tough economy.
A Minute With: Uggie, scene-stealing star of "The Artist" (2/22/2012 5:04:05 PM)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - At 10 years old, Uggie has a long show business resume. But it wasn't until the lively Jack Russell terrier landed the role of sidekick to actor Jean Dujardin in silent film "The Artist" that he hit the big time.
'John Lewis' model for schools (2/22/2012 12:44:46 PM)
Private companies should be encouraged to take over and run state schools as profit-making enterprises under a "John Lewis-style" business model, a think tank suggests.
Local firms can benefit from virtual support (2/22/2012 12:07:53 PM)
NEW Peterborough-based business VA Office Solutions is offering administrative and business support services remotely to small and medium-sized businesses throughout the UK.
CBI Urges Osborne To Change UK Tax System (2/22/2012 11:48:34 AM)
The Government is facing pressure to give a £500m boost to business in next month's Budget and make changes to the tax system to help drive economic growth.
Coatings firm paints bright forecast for future (2/22/2012 11:07:22 AM)
THE Welsh arm of international coatings business Engineered Performance Coatings (EPC) has launched a new division near Cardiff that is set to create 10 new jobs in the next two years.
AUDIO: CBI: 'Do not slow down austerity' (2/22/2012 10:44:06 AM)
The CBI John Cridland explains why they are calling on the government to invest £500m to boost business and stimulate growth.
News: Cycle star gearing up for free Ruthin business talk (2/22/2012 10:06:53 AM)
A FORMER British cycling champion – now a behavioural economist – is getting into gear for a free business talk.
News: Coleg Llandrillo Cymru column Education Matters, with Mark Learmonth - Training for business (2/22/2012 10:06:53 AM)
WHICH training is best for you? While every business must agree that skills development is vital if a business is to remain competitive, how do they know what is available and, more importantly, is it the best investment?
News: Plaid leader pays visit to Anglesey engineers (2/22/2012 10:06:53 AM)
A BUSINESS founded by former Anglesey Aluminium shop floor workers welcomed Plaid Cymru leader Ieuan Wyn Jones to their depot.
CPP in crisis talks over threat of £100m bill for mis-selling fine (2/22/2012 9:24:21 AM)
CPP chief executive Paul Stobart warned the 'viability of the business is under threat' if forced by the FSA to carry out a review of 4.5million UK customer contracts.
Call for £500m Budget tax boost (2/22/2012 9:24:21 AM)
The Government has been urged to give a £500 million Budget boost to business through a series of changes to the tax system aimed at stimulating growth.
News: EEF’s David Ost column: Ost on Industry - Turning up the heat on UK banks (2/22/2012 8:08:36 AM)
THE relationship between business and banks is a discussion topic that doesn’t seem to be going away. Last week we had the final release for the Project Merlin agreement of lending to business.
News: WRAPstar Christine goes green with business body (2/22/2012 8:08:36 AM)
GOING green with Welsh companies... that’s a WRAP for Christine Melsher. On leaving the family restaurant to take on a business account manager role with WRAP Cymru in North Wales, Christine swapped starters for start-ups and her main course is now delivering advice and planning support for SMEs looking to improve their carbon footprint and go green. She provides companies with everything from access to product development to marketing and financial support.
News: £4m Snowdonia venture to transform Meirionnydd into world-class outdoor activity destination (2/22/2012 8:08:36 AM)
A £4MILLION business project will transform Meirionnydd into a world-class outdoor activity destination.
Councils and government come out badly when it comes to giving advice (2/22/2012 6:47:54 AM)
THE report found that almost twice as many business owners sought business advice from accountants and customers as did from government funded sources.
A fifth of owners work in two businesses (2/22/2012 6:47:54 AM)
THE survey shone some light on the make-up of the small business sector in Wales.
Call for £500m Budget tax boost (2/22/2012 6:09:45 AM)
The Government has been urged to give a £500 million Budget boost to business through a series of changes to the tax system aimed at stimulating growth.
UPDATE 1-Wells Fargo buys BNP Paribas energy lending unit (2/22/2012 5:44:44 AM)
FEB 21 - Wells Fargo & Co said it is buying an energy lending business from BNP Paribas in the U.S. bank's latest acquisition from a European bank seeking to shrink its balance sheet.
Fox calling for business tax cuts (2/22/2012 5:44:44 AM)
Former Defence Secretary Liam Fox, as well as business leaders, urge the chancellor to cut taxes to boost British business in next month's Budget.
UK & World News: Call for £500m Budget tax boost (2/22/2012 5:28:27 AM)
The Government has been urged to give a £500 million Budget boost to business through a series of changes to the tax system aimed at stimulating growth.
CIA to software vendors: A revolution is coming (2/22/2012 4:05:03 AM)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency told software vendors on Tuesday that it plans to revolutionize the way it does business with them as part of a race to keep up with the blazing pace of technology advances.
CBI calls for 'targeted' tax cuts (2/22/2012 3:04:52 AM)
The CBI calls on the government to give a £500m boost to business in the Budget through a series of "targeted and modest" tax cuts.
Breaking News: Call for £500m Budget tax boost (2/22/2012 2:07:59 AM)
The Government has been urged to give a £500 million Budget boost to business through a series of changes to the tax system aimed at stimulating growth.
Breaking News: Call for £500m Budget tax boost (2/22/2012 2:07:59 AM)
The Government has been urged to give a £500 million Budget boost to business through a series of changes to the tax system aimed at stimulating growth.
Call for £500m Budget tax boost (2/22/2012 2:07:55 AM)
The Government has been urged to give a £500 million Budget boost to business through a series of changes to the tax system aimed at stimulating growth.
Breaking news: Call for £500m Budget tax boost (2/22/2012 2:07:55 AM)
The Government has been urged to give a £500 million Budget boost to business through a series of changes to the tax system aimed at stimulating growth.
Evolve and fight for sales or die (2/22/2012 12:24:45 AM)
Serial entrepreneur gives his top tips for business survival
My Week - June Fox (2/21/2012 11:48:23 PM)
A week in the life of a local business person:
Seminar aims to inspire (2/21/2012 11:48:23 PM)
A FORTHCOMING seminar will aim to show that to create and run a truly inspiring business is quite simple.
Siblings are the new generation (2/21/2012 11:48:23 PM)
WHEN Liz Clare set up a new business venture with her brother, Charles, it was to continue the family line promoting a new innovation in physiotherapy, MBST.
Tia ‘thrilled’ by Dragon Theo’s Twitter choice (2/21/2012 11:48:23 PM)
LOCAL business Who Ate My Crayons will be joining TV Dragon Theo Paphitis at a conference in Birmingham next month after being selected as one of his six favourite small businesses in a weekly Twitter event.
VIDEO: Will white van man go green? (2/21/2012 5:04:33 PM)
The Government grant for people who buy electric cars is now being made available for electric vans, which means buyers can get 20% off the cost price of a new vehicle, up to a maximum of £8,000. Transport Secretary Justine Greening told Richard Westcott the scheme is good for business and the environment.
SPL: Rangers in crisis: SFA appoint Lord Nimmo Smith to chair inquiry into Ibrox club (2/21/2012 3:48:55 PM)
LORD William Nimmo Smith has been appointed to chair the SFA's inquiry into recent business activities at Rangers.
Damian Reece on Eurozone bailout: this is no permanent rescue for Greece (2/21/2012 3:09:26 PM)
The Telegraph's Head of Business Damian Reece warns that the new Greek rescue package once again only stands to temporarily shore up the country's economy.
Rangers interest from millionaire (2/21/2012 1:44:41 PM)
The owner of Sale Sharks rugby club becomes the latest business figure to express interest in buying Rangers.
Start-ups to compete at conference (2/21/2012 9:47:13 AM)
A MAJOR business advice and funding conference will be staged in Cardiff next week.
Shares suspended in CPP as its warns about FSA review (2/21/2012 1:45:19 AM)
The card and identity protection group CPP has claimed the Financial Services of Authority could put it out of business after the City regulator demanded a massive review of past sales to identify how much mis-selling went on. Related StoriesMitsui deal fuels hope of BP settlement on Gulf spillNervy tenants threaten office projectsInmarsat issues default note to LightSquaredSoaring price threatens weak euro countriesTrafigura says court ruling solves tanker dispute
UK is the loser in betting exodus (2/21/2012 1:45:19 AM)
The last major gambling company with an onshore sportsbook is set to quit Britain if the Government fails to equalise the tax paid by offshore operations with what UK firms pay. Gala Coral's group chief executive Carl Leaver says this would be "sad", but warns that onshore betting taxes are crippling his business against rivals.Related StoriesNo-nonsense Cole is a tough act to followMade in Britain: How our fashion is being exported globallyWhat the Sunday Papers said...Spotlight on: Keith Jones, JJB Sports chief executive
Do Cell Phones Make Us Less Socially Minded? (2/20/2012 10:24:37 PM)
A recent study from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business finds that even though cell phones are generally thought to connect people with each other, they may make users less socially minded. The findings of various experiments conducted by marketing professors Anastasiya Pocheptsova and Rosellina Ferraro with graduate student, Ajay T. Abraham have been published in their working paper The Effect of Mobile Phone Use on Pro-social Behavior. The study involved separate sets of male and female college students, who were mostly in their early 20s...
Samsung shifts to new TV technology with LCD spin off (2/20/2012 6:48:10 PM)
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co, the world's biggest maker of televisions, is shifting its focus towards new generation OLED display technology, and said it will spin off its loss-making LCD flat-screen business into an affiliate.
Olympus to promote insider as President: report (2/20/2012 6:48:10 PM)
(Reuters) - Olympus Corp plans to promote executive officer Hiroyuki Sasa as president in April, the Japanese business daily the Nikkei said.
Mixed time for high street shops in Peterborough (2/20/2012 2:29:16 PM)
THE Clock is not the first place to go out of business in the centre of Peterborough, but recent months have also seen new units open.
University access tsar confirmed (2/20/2012 2:07:04 PM)
Professor Les Ebdon is to become the Government's new university access tsar, Business Secretary Vince Cable said.
Breaking News: University access tsar confirmed (2/20/2012 1:46:57 PM)
Professor Les Ebdon is to become the Government's new university access tsar, Business Secretary Vince Cable said.
Breaking News: University access tsar confirmed (2/20/2012 1:46:57 PM)
Professor Les Ebdon is to become the Government's new university access tsar, Business Secretary Vince Cable said.
Downturn hits jobs and businesses (2/20/2012 1:44:18 PM)
The downturn is continuing to impact on jobs and business prospects in Scotland, according to the latest data.
University access tsar confirmed (2/20/2012 1:24:13 PM)
Professor Les Ebdon is to become the Government's new university access tsar, Business Secretary Vince Cable said.
UK & World News: University access tsar confirmed (2/20/2012 12:47:42 PM)
Professor Les Ebdon is to become the Government's new university access tsar, Business Secretary Vince Cable said.
Breaking news: University access tsar confirmed (2/20/2012 12:47:42 PM)
Professor Les Ebdon is to become the Government's new university access tsar, Business Secretary Vince Cable said.
Wynn accuses top shareholder, buys out his stake (2/20/2012 12:05:36 PM)
NEW YORK/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Wynn Resorts Ltd Chief Executive Steve Wynn upped the ante in his fight against former business partner Kazuo Okada, accusing the Japanese gaming mogul of improper payments to foreign gaming regulators and forcibly buying back Okada's 20 percent stake in the casino company at a deep discount.
Wynn accuses top shareholder, buys out his stake (2/20/2012 12:05:36 PM)
NEW YORK/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Wynn Resorts Ltd Chief Executive Steve Wynn upped the ante in his fight against former business partner Kazuo Okada, accusing the Japanese gaming mogul of improper payments to foreign gaming regulators and forcibly buying back Okada's 20 percent stake in the casino company at a deep discount.
The Importance Of Supportive Spouses In Coping With Work-Related Stress (2/20/2012 11:44:40 AM)
The growth of two-income families and increasing levels of job stress are two of the most significant work trends affecting American businesses and families in recent years. Having just one stressed-out spouse can harm couple's work and home lives - but what about when it's both? A new study conducted by Wayne Hochwarter, the Jim Moran Professor of Business Administration in the Florida State University College of Business, examines the role of support in households where daily stress is common to both spouses...
University access tsar confirmed (2/20/2012 11:30:21 AM)
Professor Les Ebdon is to become the Government's new university access tsar, Business Secretary Vince Cable said.
Calls mount for Budget tax cuts to boost growth (2/20/2012 11:05:00 AM)
George Osborne faces demands from all sides as Tory heavyweight David Davis renewed his calls to slash business taxes and cut the 50p top rate.
Quarter of Britain's smallest firms could collapse in the next two years, study reveals (2/20/2012 11:05:00 AM)
The YouGov survey of 1,000 UK ‘micro-firms’ found that one in six managers feared the business would fold by the end of the year because of the tough economic climate and problems raising funds.
Wrexham FC: Wrexham FC 4 Hayes & Yeading 1 – Mark Currie’s verdict (2/20/2012 8:47:52 AM)
IT was back to business for Wrexham on Saturday after an enforced three-week break and they showed few signs of ring-rustiness in comfortably seeing off relegation-threatened Hayes & Yeading at the Racecourse.
Quarter of our smallest firms fearing collapse in the next two years (2/20/2012 3:04:07 AM)
One in six fears the business will fold by the end of the year because of the tough economic climate and problems raising funds, the YouGov survey of 1,000 UK firms found.
British Gas set to report its lowest profit in three years this week (2/20/2012 1:26:13 AM)
Despite the 25 per cent fall in profits to £550m at the household utility business due to mild weather, British Gas still made about £50 profit per household per year, which will spark fresh anger about spiralling fuel bills.
US hedge funds planning to take control of debt-laden budget hotel chain Travelodge (2/20/2012 1:26:13 AM)
The business is the latest to fall victim to the boom-time trend for companies to be taken over by private equity or similar operators to be loaded up with borrowings that proved unsustainable in the downturn.
Four Seasons care homes in talks with new investors (2/19/2012 9:24:47 PM)
Four Seasons, Britain's biggest care homes operator, is in talks with potential new equity investors to help the business grapple with its crippling debt burden.
Monti to showcase economic reforms to investors (2/19/2012 5:44:15 PM)
MILAN (Reuters) - Prime Minister Mario Monti will meet representatives of Italy's business and banking community in Milan on Monday, extending a tour of financial capitals aimed at showcasing his government's reform drive in the face of an impending deep recession.
Palio bids for investment from Government's Business Finance Partnership (2/19/2012 1:24:26 PM)
Palio Capital Partners has emerged as one of the fund managers bidding for investment from the Government's £1bn Business Finance Partnership (BFP).
Luis Suarez no longer an issue says Kenny Dalglish (2/19/2012 1:04:25 PM)
Liverpool will have the chance to persuade the world it is business as usual against Brighton at Anfield on Sunday just a week after Luis Suarez refused to shake Patrice Evra's hand.
Traders’ anger over roadworks (2/19/2012 12:27:43 AM)
NEWS roadworks in Lake have been delayed by almost two months has sparked dismay among business owners, who say customers are ‘avoiding the town like the plague’ because of traffic delays.
VIDEO: Business fears over Olympic Games (2/18/2012 12:24:16 PM)
The managing director of a company on the edge of the Olympic Park in east London speaks about his concerns for his business during this summer's Games.
Traders’ anger over roadworks (2/18/2012 11:08:33 AM)
NEWS roadworks in Lake have been delayed by almost two months has sparked dismay among business owners, who say customers are ‘avoiding the town like the plague’ because of traffic delays.
Severn Trent hopeful of avoiding drought water use restrictions (2/18/2012 7:28:52 AM)
A WATER company with nearly four million household and business customers in the UK is hopeful of avoiding curbs on usage this year.
Ex-Lloyds exec moves to John Lewis (2/18/2012 7:28:52 AM)
THE former boss of Lloyds Banking Group’s high street branches has landed one of the top jobs at department stores business John Lewis Partnership.
Books: So, what will you be reading in 2012? Books from Wales to watch out for (2/18/2012 7:28:50 AM)
From sport to velvet-bound erotic romance, Abbie Wightwick flicks through what’s going to be big business in Welsh books this year
Showbiz: So, what will you be reading in 2012? Books from Wales to watch out for (2/18/2012 6:08:13 AM)
From sport to velvet-bound erotic romance, Abbie Wightwick flicks through what’s going to be big business in Welsh books this year
Staff wait as talks continue to sell off Peacocks (2/18/2012 5:48:23 AM)
ADMINISTRATORS for stricken retailer Peacocks are still locked in talks in a bid to sell the Welsh-based business as a going to concern.
Dragons' Den conman who swindled Peter Jones and Theo Paphitis out of £230k is jailed (2/18/2012 2:44:23 AM)
Jean-Claude Baumgartner, 50, duped Dragons Peter Jones and Theo Paphitis into handing over £230,000 with false promises of a business to create a ‘satnav for skiers’.
You're sued! Apprentice winner turns on Lord Sugar in bitter legal battle over lost job (2/18/2012 2:04:16 AM)
Stella English, who won the BBC1 hit show in 2010, has lodged papers with an employment tribunal after complaining she had been forced out of her job at Lord Sugar's business empire.
Carlynsanity - one reporter's quest for a trademark (2/18/2012 1:44:15 AM)
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The 23-year-old New York Knicks star Jeremy Lin has become not only a sports legend but a major business opportunity for everyone who can come up with a pun on his name.
Carlynsanity - one reporter's quest for a trademark (2/17/2012 11:24:12 PM)
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The 23-year-old New York Knicks star Jeremy Lin has become not only a sports legend but a major business opportunity for everyone who can come up with a pun on his name.
Kikukawa helped obtain funds for Olympus cover-up: report (2/17/2012 8:24:13 PM)
Feb 18 - Former Olympus Corp president Tsuyoshi Kikukawa aided the firm in securing 70 billion yen, a part of which was allegedly used to conceal massive investment losses, the Nikkei business daily reported, citing unnamed sources.
Rochelle leaves The Saturdays... but just for a few hours to hang out with some other friends, so don't worry (2/17/2012 1:27:53 PM)
They probably have all got a bit bored with each other, since this business trip (massively brilliant holiday) seems to have been going on for a while
UK & World News: Appeal over council prayers ruling (2/17/2012 12:07:52 PM)
A town council is to appeal against a High Court ruling that it must stop holding Christian prayers as part of council business at the start of meetings, it has been reported.
Appeal over council prayers ruling (2/17/2012 12:04:32 PM)
A town council is to appeal against a High Court ruling that it must stop holding Christian prayers as part of council business at the start of meetings, it has been reported.
International trade: To Russia with love - in a Petainer keg (2/17/2012 11:27:53 AM)
PETERBOROUGH-based specialist plastics packaging technology business Petainer has won a significant order from an independent brewery in Russia for new lightweight, recyclable beverage containers.
Breaking News: Appeal over council prayers ruling (2/17/2012 11:27:52 AM)
A town council is to appeal against a High Court ruling that it must stop holding Christian prayers as part of council business at the start of meetings, it has been reported.
Appeal over council prayers ruling (2/17/2012 11:09:24 AM)
A town council is to appeal against a High Court ruling that it must stop holding Christian prayers as part of council business at the start of meetings, it has been reported.
Breaking News: Appeal over council prayers ruling (2/17/2012 10:27:55 AM)
A town council is to appeal against a High Court ruling that it must stop holding Christian prayers as part of council business at the start of meetings, it has been reported.
Breaking news: Appeal over council prayers ruling (2/17/2012 10:27:55 AM)
A town council is to appeal against a High Court ruling that it must stop holding Christian prayers as part of council business at the start of meetings, it has been reported.
Bulging order book for Hyder as it makes tracks to get work on High Speed 2 (2/17/2012 9:08:36 AM)
INFRASTRUCTURE business Hyder Consulting has won a contract to work on the UK’s high-speed rail plans.
Cable & Wireless chief’s attack on previous management (2/17/2012 9:08:36 AM)
THE boss charged with reviving Cable & Wireless Worldwide yesterday admitted the business telecoms firm was over complex and blighted by under-investment.
Xi Jinping on last leg of US trip (2/17/2012 5:06:48 AM)
China's Vice-President Xi Jinping is in California, on the last leg of his US visit, for business talks and perhaps a basketball game.
Graff files for flotation in Hong Kong (2/17/2012 12:23:53 AM)
London-based jewellery business Graff Diamonds is looking to sparkle in Hong Kong in April, with plans for a $1bn (£636m) float.
Melksham club can carry on swinging say planners (2/16/2012 8:08:42 PM)
A swingers club in Melksham that applied for a retrospective change of use to keep it in business has received no objection from Melksham Town Council.
VIDEO: Oscar fever grips London business (2/16/2012 7:45:18 PM)
Owners of a family business in London have been dreaming of Oscar success after providing the wardrobe for many of the films nominated for Best Costume.
Stobart in distribution site move (2/16/2012 6:04:05 PM)
Haulage firm Eddie Stobart is to establish a new distribution facility at Eurocentral business park in Lanarkshire.
Pharma Excellence In The CEE, CIS, SEE And Turkey Conference, 14-15 June 2012, Budapest (2/16/2012 5:45:18 PM)
Tightening regulations, increasing healthcare costs, ever-growing budget restrictions - these are just a few of the concerns that are raising the attention of key pharma stakeholders throughout the region of CEE, CIS, SEE countries and Turkey. In this new market reality, pharma companies still need to find a way to capture maximum business potential in these key regions. In order to discuss major concerns and overcome challenges resulting from these tendencies throughout the region, Fleming Europe is organizing a brand new conference - Pharma Excellence in the CEE, CIS, SEE and Turkey...
Schumpeter: This time it’s serious (2/16/2012 4:48:13 PM)
IS AMERICA fading? It seems an odd thing to say about a country that so dominates the industries of the future. Where else could Facebook have grown from a student prank to a $100 billion company in less than a decade? America has been gripped by worries about decline before, notably in the 1970s, only to roar back. But this time it may be serious.There is little doubt that other countries are catching up. Between 1999 and 2009 America’s share of world exports fell in almost every industry: by 36 percentage points in aerospace, nine in information technology, eight in communications equipment and three in cars. Some loss of market share is inevitable as China and other economies emerge. But even in absolute terms, there is cause for worry. Private-sector job growth has slowed dramatically, and come to a halt in industries that are exposed to global competition. Median annual income grew by an anaemic 2% between 1990 and 2010.The March issue of the Harvard Business R
Rangers: Rangers in crisis: Sponsors rally round administration-hit Ibrox club (2/16/2012 3:49:59 PM)
RANGERS' sponsors and business partners have all pledged their continued support despite the club plunging into administration.