2010年8月11日星期三

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Yahoo! News: World - Britain

Barclays investment bank mulls job cuts: source (AFP)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 06:13 PM PDT

The headquarters of banking behemoth Barclays Bank is pictured in east London's Canary Wharf financial district. The investment banking arm of the bank is considering axing 400 jobs worldwide, a source close to the firm has said.(AFP/File/Carl de Souza)AFP - The investment banking arm of Barclays is considering axing 400 jobs worldwide, a source close to the bank has said.

Hackers siphon cash from British bank accounts (AFP)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 11:24 AM PDT

Skull and crossbones reflected in a computer screen. A US cyber security firm on Wednesday warned that hackers using a sophisticated AFP - A US cyber security firm on Wednesday warned that hackers using a sophisticated "Zeus" virus were siphoning cash from online accounts at a British financial institution.

Scotland defends Lockerbie bomber's doctor (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 10:57 AM PDT

Reuters - Scottish authorities defended the doctor who said Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset al-Megrahi had three months to live, after U.S. senators asked them to release the Libyan's medical records.

BSkyB wants to take the 'Sky' out of Skype (AFP)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 10:46 AM PDT

The Skype Internet phone program is pictured. British satellite broadcaster BSkyB confirmed on Wednesday it was locked in a dispute with Skype about the Internet phone company's use of the AFP - Satellite broadcaster BSkyB confirmed on Wednesday it was locked in a dispute with Skype about the Internet phone company's use of the "Sky" part of its name.

Summary Box: BOE warns of rocky recovery (AP)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 10:44 AM PDT

AP - CHOPPY RECOVERY: The Bank of England cut the nation's growth forecast for next year due to an uncertain economic outlook in the United States and Europe.

BP to start Libyan drilling this year (AFP)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 09:34 AM PDT

A BP petrol station logo is pictured in Manchester. British energy giant BP said Wednesday it will begin deep-water exploration drilling off the Libyan coast some time before the end of this year.(AFP/File/Andrew Yates)AFP - British energy giant BP said Wednesday it will begin deep-water exploration drilling off the Libyan coast some time before the end of this year.

BP delays Libyan offshore drilling (AP)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 09:07 AM PDT

Oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster is visible in Barataria Bay, Thursday Aug. 5, 2010. BP finished pumping fresh cement into its blown-out oil well as aimed to seal for good the ruptured pipe that for months spewed crude into Gulf of Mexico in one of the world's worst spills. (AP Photo/Kerry Maloney)AP - BP is delaying plans to begin deepwater drilling off the Libyan coast.

Bank of England trims growth forecasts (AFP)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 08:51 AM PDT

People enter a jobcentreplus in Westminster, central London. The Bank of England cut its economic growth forecasts, but added that the recovery will continue, amid data showing the biggest fall in unemployment for three years.(AFP/Ben Stansall)AFP - The Bank of England cut its economic growth forecasts on Wednesday, but added that the recovery will continue, amid data showing the biggest fall in unemployment for three years.

Bank of England warns of rocky recovery (AP)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 07:20 AM PDT

Workers walk across London Bridge for work in the City of London, England, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010. Bank of England, Wednesday, lower its economic growth forecast for the UK and said inflation would stay higher for longer than previously forecast. The revision will reflect the decision to increase VAT rate to 20 percent next year. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)AP - Britain faces a "choppy recovery" amid great uncertainty about the outlook for the United States and the eurozone, the Bank of England warned Wednesday as it lowered its economic growth forecast for next year.

BoE forecasts leaves scope for further easing (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 06:59 AM PDT

Reuters - The Bank of England left the door open on Wednesday for more monetary easing, cutting its forecast for UK economic growth and predicting that inflation would fall well below its 2 percent target in two years.

Archaeologists uncover Britain's oldest house (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 06:06 AM PDT

Reuters - Archaeologists say they have discovered Britain's oldest house at a Stone Age site in northern England, and compared its historical significance to Stonehenge, the country's most famous ancient monument.

Bank of England lowers economic growth forecast (AFP)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 03:42 AM PDT

The Bank of England building in London. The BoE cut its forecasts for economic growth, citing the impact of the government's austerity budget, but said that recovery would continue despite high inflation.(AFP/File/Carl de Souza)AFP - The Bank of England cut its forecasts for economic growth on Wednesday, citing the impact of the government's austerity budget, but said that recovery would continue despite high inflation.

"Offensive" anti-terrorism advert banned (AFP)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 02:31 AM PDT

A police advert which urged citizens to be suspicious of neighbours who spend a lot of time at home, keep their curtains drawn and use money instead of cash cards, has been banned.(AFP/File/Jim Watson)AFP - A police advert which urged citizens to be suspicious of neighbours who spend a lot of time at home, keep their curtains drawn and use money instead of cash cards, was banned Wednesday.

Unemployment shows biggest drop for three years (AFP)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 02:29 AM PDT

People enter a jobcentreplus in Westminster, central London. The Bank of England cut its economic growth forecasts, but added that the recovery will continue, amid data showing the biggest fall in unemployment for three years.(AFP/Ben Stansall)AFP - The number of unemployed people has fallen by the largest amount for three years, official data showed on Wednesday, in a sign that the nation's economic recovery is strengthening.

Travel group Thomas Cook issues profits warning (AFP)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 02:28 AM PDT

An outlet of the travel group Thomas Cook in Paris. Travel firm Thomas Cook warned that annual profits would be at the low end of market expectations due to the uncertain trading environment in Britain and the weaker euro.(AFP/File/Stephane de Sakutin)AFP - Travel firm Thomas Cook warned on Wednesday that annual profits would be at the low end of market expectations due to the uncertain trading environment in Britain and the weaker euro.

Britain bans 'offensive' anti-terror ad (AP)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 02:09 AM PDT

AP - Britain's advertising watchdog on Wednesday banned an anti-terrorism commercial that asked people to watch out for suspicious behavior by their neighbors, including keeping curtains closed and paying for things in cash.

Playground schemes scrapped in government cuts (AFP)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 02:03 AM PDT

Children assemble in a playground. Plans to build hundreds of community playgrounds have been shelved under the government's austerity drive.(AFP/File/Mychele Daniau)AFP - Plans to build hundreds of community playgrounds have been shelved under the government's austerity drive, it emerged Wednesday.

British scientists develop brain scan to detect autism (AFP)

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 12:08 AM PDT

Teens with autism are seen at a school in Paris in 2003. British scientists have developed a 15-minute brain scan they hope could be used to detect autism in children, cutting both the time and cost of diagnosing the disorder.(AFP/File/Joel Robine)AFP - British scientists have developed a 15-minute brain scan they hope could be used to detect autism in children, cutting both the time and cost of diagnosing the disorder.

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