| Buy-to-let: property shortage sees rents 'jump' Landlords raised their rents for the seventh month in a row during August, imposing the steepest increases for more than a year, research shows. telegraph.co.uk |
New fears over bank break-ups The Government inquiry into UK banks is to look at lack of retail competition as well as the issue of splitting the banks apart. telegraph.co.uk |
Financial Stocks: Banks down sharply for second day Financials are the worst-performing sector for a second straight day. Big banks see more losses as the foreclosure investigation continues. feeds.marketwatch.com |
French minister: No fuel shortage at Paris airport By 2010-10-17T14:19:52ZPARIS (AP) -- France's transport minister insisted Sunday there was plenty of fuel for planes at Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport, despite strikes that forced aviation authorities to order some jets to arrive with enough fuel to get back home.... hosted.ap.org |
Acquisitions suggest the UK recovery is real One sign of confidence returning is the attitude of chief executives to acquisitions. telegraph.co.uk |