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Appointments: Dame Ann Dowling joins board of BP as non-executive director
Friday, February 3rd, 2012The head of the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, where she is Professor of Mechanical Engineering, is taking up her new role this week.
Huhne and ex-wife Vicky Pryce charged over speeding
Friday, February 3rd, 2012Energy Secretary Chris Huhne and his former wife are to face prosecution over allegations that he asked his ex-wife to take a speeding penalty for him, Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer has announced. Read the statement in full.
Geri Halliwell unveils new flag collection
Friday, February 3rd, 2012Former Spice Girl Halliwell has unveiled just the thing for any young Wannabes – a range of Union flag outfits.
Facebook: The people behind the company
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012The public face of the social networking site may be dominated by famous Harvard dropout Mark Zuckerbrug, but he isn’t the only one running the company…
Silver entrepreneurs set to rise
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012A rise in “silver entrepreneurs” will emerge by 2020 as enterprising pensioners find new money-making schemes to help them cope with the looming pensions crisis, a think-tank has predicted.
WHO CARES? Another voice cried in the wilderness
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012Something has to be done urgently over the mess that is care for the elderly in Britain today.
Ask Jo: Which credit and debit cards are best abroad?
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012HM asks: “My boyfriend and I are going to California for an extended trip over Easter. I’m planning to take debit and credit cards to use while we are away but I know the fees could be high. Which are the best cards to use when abroad?”
