We may never know when or why Brown came down against abolishing the pound. The fact that he did may well be his most enduring legacy
Author: Rob Lewis
This Is Money: Keep Dramas On Screen, Not The Boardroom
In the ensuing euphoria over Michael Grade’s appointment to ITV, shareholders are absolutely right not to lose sight of conventional corporate governance standards
This Is Money: EMI Talks Over 300p-plus Takeover
EMI, home to The Beatles and Robbie Williams, could be sold to private equity firm Permira for more than 300p a share, valuing the group at about £2.4bn
This Is Money: Tycoons Courts £1bn Sell-off
Reclusive tycoon Mike Ashley is considering a sale or flotation of his Sports World International retailing empire
This Is Money: Sales Can Wait, Say High Street Giants
Shoppers’ hopes that the High Street giants will launch a glut of full-blown sales in the run-up to Christmas have been dashed
This Is Money: House Details Sold In Secret
Estate agents are secretly passing on details of million of homes to council tax inspectors under a deal with property website Rightmove.co.uk
Scotsman: Payday For Pension Victims
BRITAIN’S pensions safety net this weekend began paying its first pensions to members of three bankrupt final salary schemes who feared they had lost all their retirement savings when their scheme collapsed.
Scotsman: The End Of The Line For Large Telephone Bills
CHRISTMAS is the time of year for catching up with friends and family, and not just those living down the road.
Scotsman: Time To Make Sure That Your Scheme Is Secure
WE LIVE in an uncertain world, as the thousands of former employees whose pensions have been threatened by the collapse of their company know only too well.
Scotsman: Enjoy Your Money For Nothing And Your Debts For Free
UP TO your eyes in debt? No worries. If you wait just a year you’ll be able to wipe the slate clean and start all over again.