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How Kate Moss made her millions

Monday, July 5th, 2010

She’s gone from teenage model to successful businesswoman with a few scrapes along the way, but just how rich is Kate Moss?

Australian PM secures new mining tax deal

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

New Aussie PM, the Welsh-born Julia Goddard, is making her mark already. She’s boldly negotiated a landmark agreement with the country’s miners that puts her male predecessor in the shade.

Tech fledglings migrating to market

Monday, June 28th, 2010

A green recycling startup and a special effects outfit are among a wave of fledgling technology companies hoping to raise money by floating on the stock market.

Notes from the Boardroom: Caroline Shaw, Christie NHS Foundation Trust CEO

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Our latest business-based blog is by Christie NHS Foundation Trust CEO Caroline Shaw, who explains how she’s used her experience as a midwife to rise through the ranks and take the helm of the entire hospital trust.

Australia votes for its first ever female PM

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Australia has elected its first ever woman Prime Minister — and Julia Gillard isn’t just a woman, she’s an unmarried, childless, proudly undomesticated feminist agnostic, who’s the Welsh born daughter of a miner.

Britain’s most successful women honoured in top awards

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

A raft of trailblazing women were celebrated at a gala event in central London last night, which culminated in Specsavers founder Dame Mary Perkins being honoured with a lifetime achievement award.

Stagecoach helps to drive revenue at founders’ firms

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Stagecoach spent £52.3m on new vehicles and spare parts last year.

Dyson launches new ‘jet engine’ bladeless fan as British inventor declares war on air conditioning

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

With Britain set to sweat through a week of soaring temperatures, designer Sir James Dyson has declared war on ‘inefficient’ air-conditioning with the launch of a new range of fans today.