Cost for London 'super sewer' double
Thames Water has admitted that the bill to build its 25km London "super sewer" will be between £3.6bn-£4.3bn - double the previous estimate - ultimately resulting in a £65 per year increases for its customers. telegraph.co.uk |
Tax-free holidays persuade US consumers to get out their credit cards
Almost 20 tax-free holidays and heavy discounting helped retail sales in the US bounce back sharply last month. telegraph.co.uk |
George Soros warns China of global 'currency war'
George Soros has warned that a global "currency war" pitting China versus the rest of the world could lead to the collapse of the world economy. telegraph.co.uk |
Punch Taverns struggles as losses narrow
Britain's largest pubs group narrowed its pre-tax losses, although a decline in beer volumes continues. telegraph.co.uk |
Wholesale prices tame beyond volatile food, energy
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER 2010-10-14T13:11:07ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Wholesale inflation stayed tame last month outside of a sharp rise in food and energy prices.... hosted.ap.org |