| UK urges action on British bankers held in Bahrain The Government has appealed to Bahrain to speed up an investigation into three British bankers held in the Gulf emirate for more than a year, saying it is "concerned" with the length of time they have been barred from leaving the country. telegraph.co.uk |
Asia Markets: Tokyo stocks surge on yen-weakening move Asian equity markets end generally higher after Tokyo intervenes in currency markets to halt the yen’s ascent. feeds.marketwatch.com |
UK not 'business friendly', say small firms Small businesses "disillusioned" by red tape burden, ICAEW survey finds. telegraph.co.uk |
Chuck Jaffe: Consumers paying off debt? Not likely Some data seem to imply that U.S. consumers, reacting to the worst economic downturn in decades, have been paying down their credit cards and other debt. Don’t believe the hype, says Chuck Jaffe. feeds.marketwatch.com |
Politics and the art of sponsorship Sir Andrew Motion, chairman of the Man Booker Prize judges, made an eloquent speech at Tuesday night's award ceremony extolling philanthropy. Patronage of the arts is becoming more crucial as the cuts take a hold. telegraph.co.uk |