Air France-KLM to enforce €1bn in cost savings
Franco-Dutch airline to slash investment and put freeze on wages and recruitment in attempt to change its fortunes
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Afganistan to mine gold and copper
The war-torn nation is raising investment to mine commodities.
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May Gurney expects boost from spending lift
UK outsourcer says it should benefit from the £1bn investment in regional growth funds as well as the £300 extra spending on infrastructure
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Five ways to invest in the Bric economies
A decade ago this week a report coined the now fashionable investment acronym “the Brics”.
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Pension funds to boost £30bn plan
The government announces a major drive to encourage investment in large infrastructure projects – as a respected economic think tank says the UK is likely to slip back into recession.
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Scots vote ‘risk to investment’
The planned independence referendum is an additional risk that adds to the costs of investing in Scotland, it is claimed.
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Banks viewed as ‘dumb’ investment
The head of RBS has responded to Treasury select committee questions over banks raising fresh equity
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Props crack in Rothschild’s mine venture
Nat Rothschild’s investment and his relationship with the Bakrie family seems at risk of falling apart as tensions run high over the past week
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Questor Plus: a solar-powered investment
Garry White: Questor chooses between quantum dot maker Nanoco and Mothercare.
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FirstGroup plans investment in downturn
Train and bus operator makes a strong case to put money into divisions such as UK Bus, after posting a 3% rise in revenues in the first half
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R&D tax revamp urged for UK to boost jobs
Manufacturers demand UK government overhaul tax relief system on the back of a study saying it would create jobs and boost investment
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North-east fears over Scots’ financial edge
Ministers urged to help northern England take on Scottish economic and political power, with jobs and investment heading over the border
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Builders seek action to arrest contraction
With no rebound in construction activity expected until 2014, the industry is calling for the government to help stimulate investment
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BP wins approval for N Sea field
Oil group announces its biggest investment in the field
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Aberdeen has fastest rise in disposable incomes
Europe’s oil capital catches up with London as it enjoys benefits of rising prices and increased investment in the North Sea
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Want 10pc? Try student housing investment
Buy-to-let investors tend to get better returns by renting out to students.
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Green levies to take up growing share of tax
Ministers declare environmental taxes will take larger share of revenues to encourage investment but businesses criticise carbon-floor pricing
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Bolton reveals losses at China holdings accused of fraud
The star fund manager says he underestimated the risks of investment after losses relating to two small companies accused of fraud
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Why has gold become the must-have asset?
Gold is now available via an ATM, but why is this investment so in demand?
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Savers losing thousands of pounds in hidden investment charges
Fidelity International has become the first big City institution to say publicly that investors should be warned about a whole range of hard-to-spot fees when putting money in stockmarket funds.
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