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- Apple confirms that an agreement on low taxes is in place with the Irish Government
Sinn Fein (Today) - Appearing before the US Senate Committee today, the leadership of Apple confirmed that a deal was agreed with the Irish Government that reduced the tax liability to two per cent has been in place for... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- Scotland says better off without Britain, but with the pound
Reuters UK News (Today) - LONDON (Reuters) - Ending Britain's 306-year rule would allow Scotland to reverse generations of economic mismanagement and free its lawmakers to boost economic growth, say Scottish nationalists campaigning to split from the UK.Related StoriesCameron committed... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News› - Government plans to boost fund industry Reuters UK News (Today) - LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has launched a campaign to attract more investment fund money to the country, with plans for tax breaks, cutting red tape and marketing campaigns in Asia and the Americas.Related StoriesCameron committed... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- Vodafone chief Colao says happy with Verizon stake Reuters UK News (Today) - LONDON (Reuters) - Vodafone boss Vittorio Colao staked his reputation on selling the group's prized stake in U.S. operator Verizon Wireless at the right time and right price, saying on Tuesday he would not bow... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- Military Strategy in an Unpredictable World
Chatham House (Today) - Sir Stuart Peach will share his views on how the military has fared with its strategy in relation to deterrence, technology, air power and education. Drawing on first-hand experience, he will discuss how strategy must... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- Revisiting Approaches to Community Relations in Extractive Industries: Old Problems, New Avenues?
- Bye Bye Buckles! But it’s Still Boom Time for G4S
Scriptonite Daily (Today) - Nick Buckles, the beleaguered Chief Executive of private security giant G4S finally quit today, following a series of cock ups. The final straw was the discovery of overcharging for security tagging contracts with the Ministry... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- I'm still here!
Raedwald (Today) - Apols all - my plans to blog from the mountains on my mobile have failed miserably despite daily efforts. And to be frank I'm completely out of touch with the news, immersed in local culture... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- An ode to Classic FM TV The Rambles of Neil Monnery (Today) - As some of you may know I am involved in local Hospital Radio. For the past few weeks I have been recording some extra standby shows for when a presenter is unable to present his... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- Measures must be introduced to curb the spread of acid attacks on young women
Left Foot Forward (Today) - Politicians need to decide whether new legislation is required to deal with this crime before it spreads.... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- Hunt wards off hospital attacks with Möbius strip logic
Simon Hoggart (Today) - Health secretary seeks to deflect blame over crisis in A&E by accusing Labour of failing to pay tribute to NHS staffPoor Jeremy Hunt. The health secretary always resembles a young man taking part in a... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- FOI release: Number of and Dates of SoS Wales visits to National Assembly for Wales Since his Appointment
Wales Office (Today) - We were asked:... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- Jonathan Simpson: Love Your Live Music Venue
Huffington Post UK Politics Blog (Today) - If people don't go to these venues then they will be unsustainable in the long run. If smaller venues go then it will make it almost impossible for budding musicians to get their first gig.... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- Recognising Inspiring Youngsters
Dominic Raab MP (Today) - Earlier this month, I had the privilege of presenting the annual Elmbridge Young Persons Awards, recognising the achievements of youngsters accross the borough in the face of adversity, overcoming great challenges or in otherwise remarkable circumstances.... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- Dáil committee to hold hearings on multinational tax rates following Pearse Doherty’s intervention
- The Football Act: ending the shame of turnip on turnip violence. Lallands Peat Worrier (Today) - Opinionated amateur horticulturalists, second-rate pie-sellers, brash turnip impresarios, and grinchly ticket-collectors, beware. In Glasgow Sheriff Court last week, Sheriff Reid handed down an opinion on the interpretation of our old friend, Holyrood's Offensive Behaviour at... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- MPs debate gay marriage bill: Monday 20 May – as it happened
Guardian Politics Blog (Today) - Andrew Sparrow's rolling coverage of all the day's political developments as they happened, including MPs debating the gay marriage bill at report stage and latest developments in the 'swivel-eyed loons' rowAndrew Sparrow... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- Next Green Party Business Meeting North Staffordshire Green Party (Today) - The next Green Party Meeting will be at Hanley Fire Station at 6.30pm on Monday 3rd June 2013... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
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- Why refuse Estuary Airport ballot?
Musings from Medway (Today) - Despite all the furore around Equal Marriage and the Tories descending into a right-wing induced frenzy of self-cannibalism it would be remiss not to point out the referenda results from the Hillingdon and Richmond elections... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- Joining the Cabinet
Lanson Boy (Today) - Today's full council meeting was the culmination of two and a half weeks of negotiations and discussions on the shape of the new administration to run Cornwall. And it means I have a new role... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- What have the unions ever done for us?
John's Labour blog (Today) - Hat tip "I support public services don't let the Con Dems destroy them"... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- Happy Saint Helena Day
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- Duncan Hames writes… Must we continue to use food for fuel?
Duncan Hames MP (Today) - The European Union is currently committed to ensuring that 10% of each Member State’s transport energy will come from biofuels by 2020. This originated as a well-intentioned attempt to combat climate change, but time has... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- John Penrose on BBC News discussing Weston Hospital's need for a financial partner
John Penrose MP (Today) - The full BBC News feature on Weston Hospital's need for a financial partner. Weston's MP, John Penrose comments that who owns the Hospital or supports it financially isn't important to Weston's families so long as... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›
- “the current system is inefficient and we need to examine the case for reform of teacher education provision” Slugger O'Toole (Today) - The BBC reports on the latest attempt by the Northern Ireland Employment and Learning Minister, the Alliance Party’s Stephen Farry, to reform the teacher training system here. It follows the publication of a report on the... ‹Full Article› - ‹Related News›