2011年9月18日星期日

Yahoo! News: World - Britain

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Yahoo! News: World - Britain


UK's Cable plans clampdown on executive pay (Reuters)

Posted: 18 Sep 2011 04:06 PM PDT

Britain's Business Secretary Vince Cable speaks during a question and answer session at the Liberal Democrat party conference in Sheffield, northern England March 12, 2011. REUTERS/Nigel RoddisReuters - British companies will be required to publish more details on the pay packages of top executives under a government drive to fix a "disconnect" between remuneration and corporate performance, Business Secretary Vince Cable said on Monday.


Gaddafi spokesman: 17, including French and British, captured (Reuters)

Posted: 18 Sep 2011 03:42 PM PDT

Reuters - A spokesman for Muammar Gaddafi said on Sunday that 17 "mercenaries," including what he called French and British "technical experts" have been captured in the Gaddafi bastion of Bani Walid in Libya.

Mulberry brings English seaside to Fashion Week (AP)

Posted: 18 Sep 2011 01:48 PM PDT

A model presents a creation by fashion house Mulberry from their Spring/Summer 2012 collection during London Fashion Week, in London Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Jonathan Short)AP - What's an English beach holiday without rain?


UK hires extra tax collectors to police super-rich (AP)

Posted: 18 Sep 2011 11:02 AM PDT

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander addresses the Liberal Democrat Annual Conference in Birmingham, England, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. As the U.K. tightens its belt amid continued economic uncertainty, the senior government official said Sunday that he was adding more than 2,000 extra tax inspectors to make sure that Britain's wealthiest feel the squeeze. Alexander told the Sunday Independent newspaper that his priority was 'making sure that those with broadest shoulders bear their fair share of the burden.' (AP Photo/PA, David Jones)  UNITED KINGDOM OUT  NO SALES  NO ARCHIVEAP - Let the audits begin.


Best Buy reviewing British operations: report (Reuters)

Posted: 18 Sep 2011 10:31 AM PDT

Reuters - U.S. electronics retailer Best Buy Co is talks with shareholders about the future of its stores in Britain, the Sunday Express reported.

Glamour and glitz prevail on London catwalks (Reuters)

Posted: 18 Sep 2011 06:54 AM PDT

A model presents a creation from the Issa 2012 Spring/Summer collection during London Fashion Week September 17, 2011. REUTERS/Suzanne PlunkettReuters - With inspiration ranging from the yachts of the super rich to tropical beach colours, designers at London Fashion Week are seeking to ride out the tough economic times with creations that stand out and sparkle.


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