 Telegraph.co.uk |
More must be done to pull us back from brink
Daily Mail, UK - The most disappointing aspect of the PBR is the Treasury plans to raise National Insurance Contributions for employers, coming into effect in 2011. … Rise in fuel duty to hit business Live text: Pre-Budget report Cameron slams mini-Budget |
 BBC News |
Britons still stuck in Thai chaos
BBC News, UK - Many of those stuck in Thailand say they are running short of cash and are not covered by their insurance. The Thai government has ordered the police to … |
 The Bookseller |
Will anyone scoop up worthless woolies?
Times Online, UK - “They are like umbrella salesmen who ask for their umbrella back when it starts raining or a home insurance salesman who withdraws cover if your house … Woolworths supplier Zetar set to lose £1m |
 Telegraph.co.uk |
Braced for the big tax sting: As details of Darling's £20billion …
Daily Mail, UK - But Alistair Darling's mini-Budget came with a sting in the tail - higher National Insurance contributions and tax rises for the relatively well-off. … In quotes: Pre-Budget report reaction Business leaders "underwhelmed" by Alistair Darling' pre-budget report Pre-Budget report met with channel criticism |
 This is London |
Budget help misses out real reforms as some small firms say …
Daily Mail, UK - By Helen Loveless Measures announced in the Pre-Budget Report to help small firms survive the recession have been given a mixed response by business … Small business: Short-term fixes lend a hand to small firms Cool response to Darling £7bn fund will help small businesses to weather the storm |
Need to know: Inflation… FishWorks… Lonmin
Times Online, UK - … in AmLife Insurance Berhad, a Malaysian company. Friends said that the deal would give it a stake “in a fast-growing business with excellent potential”. … |
Woolworths supplier Zetar set to lose £1m
Times Online, UK - Christmas deliveries were completed some time ago and, with no credit insurance available for suppliers to the retailer, we estimate that this could cost … |
 Times Online |
Green tax is the end of low-cost flights
Times Online, UK - Meanwhile, the cost of European flights will also rise, with flights to Spain £2 more in economy and £4 in business. In a calculation made on behalf of … Pre-budget report does little for travel |
 Daily Mail |
Friends Provident buys 30% in Malaysia's AmLife
ShareCast, UK - LONDON (SHARECAST) - Insurer Freinds Provident has agreed to buy a 30% stake in Malaysia's AmLife Insurance Berhad business for £30m. … Friends Provident moves into Malaysian market Friends takes 30% stake in Malaysian life business Friends grabs 30% of Malaysia life firm in £30m deal |
 Daily Mail |
On Monday's Money Box Live, Paul Lewis will take your questions …
BBC News, UK - How will the national insurance contributions increase affect you or your business? Will you benefit from the change to tax credits or pension credit? … Brown faces business backlash over '£2.6bn-a-year cost' of … National insurance rise will kick in at £20k Business leaders "underwhelmed" by Alistair Darling' pre-budget report |