| Gold hits new peak of $1,283 Gold struck fresh record highs on Friday as the dollar waned on mounting expectations that the Federal Reserve will pump more money into the flagging US economy. telegraph.co.uk |
National Grid gets US firm to review expenses UK power group names American consultants to conduct an independent review of how it accounts for expenses after regulator lauches investigation. telegraph.co.uk |
Consumer prices, excluding gas, flat last month By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER 2010-10-15T15:22:26ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Consumer prices, excluding energy, were flat in September for the second straight month, a sign that cost-conscious consumers are making it difficult for businesses to charge more.... hosted.ap.org |
Bank of England 'must be prepared' for more quantitative easing The debate over economic stimulus sharpened on Friday, as senior policymaker Paul Fisher said the Bank of England must be ready for any eventuality. telegraph.co.uk |
Local Enterprise Partnerships to be aided by Whitehall civil servants Business minister has signalled the local enterprise partnerships will not have direct control of attracting overseas investment into their areas but could be helped by specialist civil servants telegraph.co.uk |