Apr
2010
Articles from 29th Apr 2010
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RBS chief victim of credit card fraud
Apr 29 2010 | Latest National Business News
BANKING chief Sir Philip Hampton has been a victim of credit card fraud, he revealed. Read
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Annual house price rises into double digits
Apr 29 2010 | Latest National Business News
ANNUAL house price rises broke into double digits for the first time in nearly three years during April, figures showed today. Read
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William Hill eyes World Cup windfall
Apr 29 2010 | Latest National Business News
BOOKMAKER William Hill today looked forward to a bumper World Cup summer after growing revenues and profits in the first three months of the 2010. Read
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Sky reaps rewards in high definition
Apr 29 2010 | Latest National Business News
BROADCASTING giant BSkyB today said more than a quarter of its customers now had high definition after a "huge response" to lower upfront prices. Read
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Unilever profits rise 28%
Apr 29 2010 | Latest National Business News
CONSUMER products giant Unilever today said first quarter profits jumped 28% despite a significant increase in spending on advertising and promotions. Read
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Housebuilder Taylor Wimpenny gets sale price boost
Apr 29 2010 | Latest National Business News
HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey today said underlying sale prices were up by around 4% following "gradual improvements" in mortgage availability and buyer confidence. Read
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HMV turnaround plans show signs of success
Apr 29 2010 | Latest National Business News
TURNAROUND plans at book shop chain Waterstone’s have received an early boost after figures today showed an improvement in recent sales trends. Read
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Costa growth helps protect Whitbread profits
Apr 29 2010 | Latest National Business News
A 60% surge in annual earnings at the Costa coffee chain today helped leisure group Whitbread offset "the most challenging hotel and restaurant trading conditions for a generation". Read
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Santander reports 15% jump in profits
Apr 29 2010 | Latest National Business News
SPANISH banking giant Santander today said UK profits increased by more 15% after it lifted its share of the mortgage market to 20% in the first three months of the year. Read
