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RBS boss: I considered resigning
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:54:30 GMT
Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive, Stephen Hester, says he briefly considered resigning during the uproar over his bonus.
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German exports hit record in 2011
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:50:17 GMT
German's trade surplus rises to 158bn euros in 2011 on record exports of 1.06tn euros, official figures show.
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Virgin Media posts strong profits
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:44:48 GMT
Strong demand for new TV services helped Virgin Media post a ?48.2m profit in the fourth quarter.
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Jobs boost for economy in January
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:24:32 GMT
Employers added permanent jobs for the first time in four months in January, says the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
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VIDEO: Passing down wealth in India
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:27:42 GMT
A look at why passing down wealth to the next generation is important in India
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India and Iran reach oil pay deal
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:11:45 GMT
India reaches an agreement with Iran to process payments for its crude oil imports, as US-led sanctions against Iran are tightened.
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Xinhua affiliate begins HK trade
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:38:07 GMT
A TV company linked to the Chinese news agency Xinhua has begun trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange as it seeks to broaden its reach overseas.
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VIDEO: Asian art attracts investors
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:29:51 GMT
The uncertainty in global stock markets is prompting Asian investors to look for new opportunities, with works of art becoming increasingly popular.
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Canada PM in China to discuss oil
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:27:09 GMT
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper visits China for talks focussing on oil sales, energy and other economic ties.
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Scottish budget plan to be passed
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:02:26 GMT
Finance Secretary John Swinney looks set to offer last minute changes to his budget in an effort to secure opposition support.
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Theme parks help Disney profits
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:08:12 GMT
Profits for Walt Disney have risen thanks to the rising popularity of its theme parks and earnings from its television channels.
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Truck sales 'hint at economic pickup'
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:03:41 GMT
Builders' trucks sales point towards better times
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My Business: From old cellar to successful winery
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:03:24 GMT
The Georgian winemaking twins reviving a lost art
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Would you vote for a 13.5% pay cut?
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:02:52 GMT
Would you vote for a 13.5% cut in your salary?
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Profits decline at BHP Billiton
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:56:08 GMT
Anglo-Australian firm BHP Billiton, the world's biggest mining company, reports lower profits due to falling prices of iron ore and coal.
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VIDEO: Can Greece take more austerity?
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:45:51 GMT
In Greece, the government is said to be close to agreement on new austerity measures to qualify for more bailout funds.
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Greece edges towards bailout deal
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:16:12 GMT
Greece appears to be edging towards a draft agreement that would unlock crucial bailout funds, but a party meeting is delayed again.
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Yahoo board in another shake-up
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:11:12 GMT
Yahoo's chairman and three other board members step down as the tumult at the US web portal continues.
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Brazil's Itau has record profits
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:41:18 GMT
Itau Unibanco posts 14.6bn reais ($8.5bn, ?5.3bn) of net profit in 2011, the highest ever for a bank from Brazil.
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Tax deal brings out 2,000 evaders
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:59:03 GMT
Some 2,000 people from the UK with money invested in Liechtenstein have come forward after the tax haven was put under the spotlight.
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'Europe is poor so should live within its means'
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:48:02 GMT
Time to learn from Asia and cut the cloth accordingly?
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Arab Spring hits India mango trade
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:25:58 GMT
India's mango industry hit by Arab Spring
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Glencore-Xstrata in $90bn merger
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:46:21 GMT
Anglo-Swiss mining group Xstrata unveils a $90bn merger with commodity trader Glencore, a move opposed by some major shareholders.
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Hearts face action over tax bill
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:43:40 GMT
Heart of Midlothian Football Club is given eight days by tax officials to pay an outstanding bill or face liquidation.
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RBS boss: 'Prove critics wrong'
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:33:05 GMT
RBS boss Stephen Hester breaks his silence on the controversy surrounding his bonus, saying the attention had been "discomforting, to say the least".
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Redknapp tax trial jury sent home
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:24:34 GMT
The jury in the Harry Redknapp tax evasion trial is sent home for the day with deliberations to continue on Wednesday.
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Dutch car plant in '1-euro' offer
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:22:39 GMT
A Mitsubishi Motors boss offers to sell its Dutch factory for one euro, a day after the Japanese car-maker said it was halting production there.
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Lloyds Group to shed 1,000 jobs
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:04:36 GMT
Lloyds Banking Group announces it is to shed nearly 1,000 jobs and close three of its administration sites.
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AUDIO: Europe must do 'real' business
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:46:30 GMT
Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad says Europe needs to produce 'real' goods and services, not rely on the financial sector
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VIDEO: Merger will create mining giant
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:45:03 GMT
News of a merger between mining firm Xstrata and commodities trader Glencore has been met with a mixed reception by investors.
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VIDEO: Empty shops rate hits 14%
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:15:42 GMT
One in every seven shops on the UK's High Streets stood empty at the end of 2011.
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Stores offer warranty concessions
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:41:13 GMT
Dixons, Comet and Argos have pledged to improve the way extended warranties for electrical goods are sold, the Office for Fair Trading says.
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BP ups dividend as profits rise
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:28:28 GMT
BP announces sharply higher profits and increases its dividend to shareholders for the first time since the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster.
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UBS profits down on weak business
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:17:46 GMT
Profits at Swiss bank UBS slump by three-quarters and the outlook remains tough as the eurozone crisis saps business.
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Budget political broadcasts axed
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:57:06 GMT
Budget Day political broadcasts have been axed, under new BBC rules.
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Empty shop numbers 'set to rise'
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:19:22 GMT
The number of empty shops on the UK's high streets is set to increase this year, a survey says, as economic conditions get tougher.
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'Gobsmacking' tax and NHS costs
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:01:02 GMT
Estimates showing ?10.9bn in unpaid tax was written off and medical negligence could cost ?15.7bn are examined by the Commons spending watchdog.
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India growth 'to fall below 7%'
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:18:36 GMT
India's economic growth is likely to dip below 7% for the 2011-12 financial year, new government statistics show.
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2012 venue naming rights for sale
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:40:35 GMT
The Olympic Park Legacy Company has launched a process to recruit sponsors of venues beyond London 2012.
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AUDIO: 'We should stop using the word bonus'
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:39:24 GMT
Labour leader Ed Miliband, who has called for a tax on bankers' bonuses, is to lead a House of Commons vote on the issue. Peter Hahn, of the Cass Business School, and John Cridland, of the CBI, discuss whether executive pay is falling.
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EMA replacement 'failing young'
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:04:56 GMT
A report suggests poor young students are dropping out of college because the government's bursary scheme is "inadequate".
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Road warriors struggle to get connected
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:09:39 GMT
Road warriors struggle to get connected
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What the Dickens is the author worth?
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:05:25 GMT
Valuing the author's brand, 200 years after his birth
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Pension costs 'may rise faster'
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:02:47 GMT
The mortality rate in England and Wales improved in 2011, which could have a knock-on effect on pensions, actuaries say.
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Clydesdale Bank owner could sell
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:40:23 GMT
The Australian owner of the Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank is looking for options to sell or radically reform the businesses.
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VIDEO: My Bottom Line: Wol Kolade
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:50:58 GMT
Isis Equity Partners managing director, Wol Kolade, says banks need to offer small and medium-sized companies more credit to help fund advance customer orders, so they can grow and play a role in wider economic recovery.
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Technical and Engineering Division Strengthened
Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:56:06 GMT
We are delighted to announce the addition of Russ Malin to our Technical and Engineering Division as Senior Recruitment Consultant Russ joins us from an account management role in the automotive aftermarket, before which he spent many years recruiting a range of technical temporary and permanent staff for employers throughout the Midlands and beyond. Russ has worked with the regions' leading employers and is looking forward to joining an already successful division with a view to establishing them as the preferred recruitment partner for technical staff of all disciplines Patrick Griffin, Managing Director, commented "Russ joins us as UK manufacturing is showing good signs of recovery, and I have no doubt that his substantial skill-set will allow us to further develop our Technical recruitment offering throughout Leicestershire and beyond"
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Automotive Recruitment Division Launches
Mon, 09 May 2011 16:09:34 GMT
Regional Recruitment Services are proud to announce the opening of our new Automotive Recruitment Division. This follows 3 months of extensive research into the sector, and has been faciliatated by the recruitment of Carly Parkinson into our Nottingham franchise operation. Carly has many years experience as a recruiter, and prior to this worked for a variety of automotive service businesses. The new division will concentrate on recruiting staff for Showrooms, Garages and Service Centres, and already has a number of regular customers Commenting on the new opening, Franchise Director Nick Robertson said "This represents an excellent step forward for Regional Recruitment Services. It adds additional diversity to our product offering, and I am delighted to welcome Carly to the team. Following my extensive research, I know that this sector is in need of a professional and dynamic recruitment business, and Carly and I will work hard to deliver this. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Carly to the team and I am certain she has a long and prosperous career ahead of her within our business"
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Regional Recruitment Grows Again
Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:35:28 GMT
Regional Recruitment Services are pleased to announce that as a result of increased levels of demand, we hjave hired two new Trainee Recruitment Consultants. The Office, Commercial and Finance team is bolstered by the addition of Aslam Iqbal. Aslam has previously worked for a leading international recruitment consultantcy, and has excellent recruitment experience gained whilst working as an in-house recruiter for a leading bank The Technical and Engineering Division has been joined by Rupert Mastin. Rupert started his work life in a 'hands-on' manufacturing / engineering role, giving him an excellent insight into the jobs and staff he will be recruiting for. Following this, he worked in both account management and sales roles. Michael Clapton, Operations Director commented "Our business now demands additional staff to keep up with the requirements of both new and existing customers. This is testament to the hard-work of our existing team. I would like to personally welcome both Aslam and Rupert to the team, and to wish them all the best in their jobs"
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New Company Charity Announced
Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:13:29 GMT
Regional Recruitment Services are proud to announce that we have selected a new Corporate Charity partner for our business. In line with our company policy of donating 2% of our Net Profits to charity, we have appointed Wishes 4 Kids as an on-going partner Wishes 4 Kids grants wishes to terminally ill and life-limited children in the Leicestershire area. Since being formed 8 years ago, they hae granted hundreds of wishes for children and their families, creating lasting memories for childrens and parents alike. In addition to offering financial support, we have also offered to pay for our staff to provide practical assistance in granting wishes and fundraising activities as part of our Corporate Social Responsbility programme
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2010 Finishes with a bang!
Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:25:57 GMT
Regional Recruitment Services rounded off 2010 with two record months, assisting 27 people in finding permanent work in November, and placing a total of 224 people on temporary assignments during the course of December. Patrick Griffin (Managing Director) commented "We have spent the year recruiting an excellent team, and these results are testament to the ability and hard work of our internal staff. I would also like to take this opportunity to offer my thanks to all of our temporary workers and contractors - without their continued hard work this would not have been possible". With 2 new divisions opening in 2011, Regional Recruitment Services are well on target to achieve their goals for the 2011/2012 financial year
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Internal Promotions
Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:38:07 GMT
Mike Stinson has been promoted to Team Manger, Commercial Division. Mike will assume operational responsibility for all aspects of Commercial and Office based recruitment. He takes over from Gareth Stanger, who will be opening our new E-Commerce division in the new year. Regional Recruitment Services believe in developing our internal staff and maximising their potential. Mike Stinson said "I am looking forward to taking this successful division and further increasing profitability and headcount over the coming months and years. This shows how committed Regional Recruitment are to their staff, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the directors personally"
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Record Permanent Hires
Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:26:17 GMT
I am delighted to announce that we have helped a record 24 candidates into direct permanent employment throughout the month of June. In a time of well documented high unemployment, it is extremely rewarding to assist highly determined and genuine individuals back into the workplace. Patrick Griffin, Managing Director.
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High Hopes for Year 3
Wed, 05 May 2010 15:26:44 GMT
Regional Recruitment Services celebrates our 2nd full year and begins Year 3 of trading. Now established and with a turnover of over £1.7 million in Yr2 , improved IT systems and a team of 10 recruiters we now have the resources to become a one stop shop for any recruitment needs. We are prepared for any changes to legislation and determined to continually improve services for our candidates, clients, employees and suppliers.
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New Hires
Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:42:05 GMT
Following an excellent start to 2010 - that has included assisting over 60 people find permanent work - Regional Recruitment Services has added three new team members to supplement our existing team. Martin Webster joins with over 25 years experience as a Senior Consultant for our Industrial Division and will be spearheading our Driving Division from Leicester. Michael Rollett has been employed as Trainee Recruitment Consultant for our Commercial Division. We hope that Michael is the first of many Trainees to become successful with Regional Recruitment Services. Our Industrial Division has also added Karolina Szczepanska to our existing team to support with the administration and account management of Industrial clients.
