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Co-op puts brakes on loans to new business customers

Co-op puts brakes on loans to new business customers

The Co-operative Bank has suddenly got cold feet about loans to new corporate clients, after reporting a surprise massive loss for 2012.

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Manchester United slashes debt costs by £10m

Manchester United slashes debt costs by £10m

Bosses at Man U have managed to strike a new deal on the club's debt, meaning interest payments should fall by about £10m a year.

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Tesco boss gets no bonus, but departing directors pocket £3m

Tesco boss gets no bonus, but departing directors pocket £3m

The UK's largest retailer has written a cheque for a massive £3m to just two outgoing directors, even though the management team all missed out on their bonus.

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Use your online presence to recruit the next generation of leaders

Use your online presence to recruit the next generation of leaders

24 May 2013

Bright and ambitious graduates are one of the best investments any business can make. As the class of 2013 prepares to graduate, it's time to ask whether your organisation is ready to attract top new talent.

 
 
Killer email marketing tips

Killer email marketing tips

24 May 2013

Modern day marketers need to be aware that their brand messages are at risk of being swallowed up in the abyss that can be email marketing.

 
 
Mario Draghi: 'Well done, Europe. You're doing molto bene!'

Mario Draghi: 'Well done, Europe. You're doing molto bene!'

24 May 2013

The European Central Bank (ECB) president has given an ebullient speech on the enduring strength of the eurozone and the 'tangible improvements' he has witnessed in the state of the UK economy.

 
 
Create an iron-clad social media policy

Create an iron-clad social media policy

24 May 2013

"I can't believe they've just tweeted that!" How to ensure your employees are great company representatives at all times.

 
 
McDonald's latest wheeze, the Mega Potato, comes in at 1,142 calories

McDonald's latest wheeze, the Mega Potato, comes in at 1,142 calories

24 May 2013

The obesity debate rages on. Nevertheless, some clever bod over at McDonald's has decided to introduce the fast food giant's highest calorie menu item ever.

 
 
MT Expert: Maximise your business contacts

MT Expert: Maximise your business contacts

24 May 2013

By overhauling the way they work together, many businesses are proving they can still succeed in tough times. Here are some tips on how you can, too...

 
 
My Week: Mistress Josephine of the London Mistress School

My Week: Mistress Josephine of the London Mistress School

24 May 2013

Dominatrix and teacher of all things BDSM, Mistress Josephine, on 50 Shades of Grey, the myth that dominance is all about 'torture', and the joys of helping people to find their fetish.

 
 
EasyJet to take £20m chunk of Flybe's Gatwick slots

EasyJet to take £20m chunk of Flybe's Gatwick slots

24 May 2013

Expect more orange aircraft at Gatwick in future. The no-frills airline has agreed to fork out £20m for 25 of Flybe's take-off and landing slots at the UK's second largest airport.

 
 
Glimmer of hope for HP as turnaround kicks in

Glimmer of hope for HP as turnaround kicks in

23 May 2013

It's not often that a drop in profits is met with a sprightly jump in share price. But that's what happened to HP today.

 
 
Wheels come off at Halfords as profits drop 25%

Wheels come off at Halfords as profits drop 25%

23 May 2013

The car parts and bicycle retailer has revealed its pre-tax profits have plummeted by almost 25% compared with last year to £71m.

 
 



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