British companies are expected to continue to fall prey to foreign takeovers this year, thanks to the debt-fuelled acquisitions spree
Month: December 2006
This Is Money: You’re Too British Branson
Like many before him, the billionaire Virgin Boss is finding that his business is not welcome in America
This Is Money: Splits Scandal Boss Pockets £4.5m
The boss of Aberdeen Asset Management, at the centre of the split capital trusts scandal, pocketed nearly £4.5m in pay
This Is Money: Mixed Fortunes On Festive High Street
January trading statements will reveal it has been a tale of two Christmases for the High Street, with clear winners and losers
This Is Money: Gas Price Fears Over Russian Threat
Gas prices in Europe are expected to soar if crucial talks between Russian giant Gazprom and the Belarus government collapse
Scotsman: First-timers Facing £100k Market Entry
A LANDMARK has been reached, with the average property price for a first-time buyer in Scotland breaking the £100,000 barrier.
Scotsman: Fixed Interest Investments And Pensions Disappointed
THE most significant development this year has been the massive investment by the public into property funds.
Motley Fool: Do You Have Buffett’s Temperament?
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MoneyExpert: Mortgage Lending Hits Monthly Record
Gross mortgage lending for November 2006 hit record levels, it has emerged, reaching £21.4 billion.
MoneyExpert: Over A Third Of Brits Now Bank Online
The amount of people who conduct their banking via the internet has almost doubled in the past four years, it has emerged.