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09 May 2008 15:47

EDF Energy bids for British Energy

EDF Energy is today expected to make a bid for British Energy, along with other European energy companies, who have until Friday to table a takeover offer.

Posted on :09/05/2008 11:13:27
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Savills expects slowdown to hit demand for top-end London property

The UK commercial property investment markets have seen further rises in yields in the first quarter, although at a much slower rate than was seen towards the end of 2007, says property firm Savills.

Posted on :08/05/2008 09:44:54
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Dubai International Capital shifts focus to emerging markets

Global market turmoil and a western backlash over sovereign wealth funds have pushed Dubai International Capital LLC away from Europe and North America towards emerging markets.

Posted on :07/05/2008 09:05:39
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An enterprising education – the Education and Skills Bills legislation

According to the Government, our basic skills aren’t up to scratch. Will forcing our youngsters to stay in education until 18 make any difference? Exec considers the potential impact of the legislation on UK business.

Posted on :06/05/2008 08:37:33
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Barclays COO Paul Idzik in shock exit

Paul Idzik (pictured), Barclays’ chief operating officer and one of chief executive John Varley’s key allies said Thursday he had resigned from Britain’s third largest bank.

Posted on :02/05/2008 09:33:32
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Silverjet announces $25 million investment

Silverjet, the British based exclusively business class airline, yesterday announced that it has received a $25 million investment from a Middle Eastern investor.

Posted on :01/05/2008 12:16:55
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Editor's Blog

John O'Hanlon

Next generation game

I wonder how many of you have been watching the BBC’s The Apprentice? The viewing figures suggest that it must be doing something right but, from a business perspective at least, it’s starting to look like a tired and fatuous franchise.

Interviews

Driven to Drink: Duncan Goose talks about One Water, PlayPumps and social entrepreneurship

Driven to Drink: Duncan Goose talks about One Water, PlayPumps and social entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneurship changes lives, but a social enterprise has disciplines that are a good benchmark for any growing business, believes John O’Hanlon who talked to Duncan Goose, founder of One water.

The global generation

The global generation

If the four young entrepreneurs profiled here are anything to go by, British enterprise is in safe hands. Exec investigates some remarkable examples of precocious business talent and discovers a generation that’s not afraid to think big.

Driven to diversity - meet Britain's busiest entrepreneur

Driven to diversity - meet Britain's busiest entrepreneur

Luke Johnson has made a fortune from pizzas, bars and dental surgeries, sits on numerous boards and still finds time to be chairman of Channel 4. Exec uncovers the restlessness behind the ice cool exterior of an unrepentant capitalist.

Monthly Features

Why do business in…Beijing?

Why do business in…Beijing?

In the past 20 years, Beijing has gone from an ancient city to a supercharged consumer market. Exec takes a look at the political, cultural and financial centre of the People’s Republic of China

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