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Jetspeed to a new 'viral' frontier

Reuters — 27 Nov 2009 15:53:48 +0000

Adventurer Yves Rossy's attempt at crossing a 38-kilometre stretch of the North Atlantic using jet-propelled wings ended in failure, but it was a marketing breakthrough.

Britain's pet economy booms

Reuters — 24 Nov 2009 12:39:12 +0000

Britain's pet-loving nation spends around $3 billion dollars a year on their pets, 40 percent more than they did a decade ago, with experts predicting a 4.0 percent growth this year.

Britain's pet economy booms

Reuters — 24 Nov 2009 11:01:00 +0000

Britain's pet-loving nation spends around $3 billion dollars a year on their pets, 40 percent more than they did a decade ago, with experts predicting a 4.0 percent growth this year.

England worst floods split town in two

Reuters — 23 Nov 2009 18:05:58 +0000

A town in Cumbria cut in two after its last standing bridge was closed due devastating floods.

Twitter to follow Google's lead

Reuters — 20 Nov 2009 12:02:10 +0000

The co-founder of the popular microblogging service Biz Stone tells Reuters TV that the company will eventually emulate the search company's lucrative ad model, but profit is not the priority at present.

UK fashion falters in recession

Reuters — 19 Nov 2009 13:44:06 +0000

Some fashion industry players are calling for the UK government to offer a financial stimulus package to the sector.

UK fashion falters in recession

Reuters — 19 Nov 2009 13:24:17 +0000

Some fashion industry players are calling for the UK government to offer a financial stimulus package to the sector.

Mass recall of German credit cards

Reuters — 18 Nov 2009 16:25:46 +0000

German banks recall thousands of credit cards after apparent data theft.

T3's rough guide to Xmas tech

Reuters — 16 Nov 2009 17:20:10 +0000

Technology magazines have a tendency to talk up the latest gadgets and gizmos, but Future Publishing's T3 is hoping to begin a new tradition this Christmas season.

BA /Iberia agree 7 bln dollar merger

Reuters — 13 Nov 2009 12:27:14 +0000

British Airways and Spain's Iberia seal a deal to form the world's third largest air carrier by revenue.

Airstream, making caravanning cool

Reuters — 29 Sep 2009 11:57:20 +0100

Airstream, the ultimate in trailer flash and symbol of American mobility has been redesigned for Europe's roads, bringing a new cool to caravanning.

Solvay sells drugs unit to Abbott

Reuters — 28 Sep 2009 16:32:14 +0100

Belgian drugs, chemicals and plastics maker, Solvay to sell its drugs unit to U.S. company Abbott Laboratories

UK celebrates design amid gloom

Reuters — 22 Sep 2009 17:25:10 +0100

British clothing designer Paul Smith is recognised with 2009 London Design Medal as part of the seventh annual London Design Festival.

Seedcamp start ups get serious

Reuters — 21 Sep 2009 19:06:58 +0100

The third edition of the technology competition aimed at fostering European technology entrepreneurs through mentoring and funding is more business-focussed than in years past.

Buyers prepare for Fashion Week

Reuters — 17 Sep 2009 12:56:47 +0100

London Fashion Week celebrates its 25th year, but buyers are still erring on the side of caution when it comes to spending.

Jaeger eyes emerging markets

Reuters — 16 Sep 2009 11:40:40 +0100

Jaeger's chief executive, Belinda Earl, says new shops could open in North America and Russia.

Lehman victims fight on

Reuters — 14 Sep 2009 11:34:45 +0100

One year after a group of British investors discovered that supposedly safe retirement funds were tied to Lehman Brothers, the fight for compensation goes on.

Bridal chic comes cheap

Reuters — 11 Sep 2009 10:43:49 +0100

When Isla D'Aubigny saved thousands of pounds by buying her wedding dress from an online designer second-hand clothes agency, her husband was so pleased he bought the company.

Men flirt with jewellery again

Reuters — 10 Sep 2009 14:27:41 +0100

Jewellery designers in London bring on the bling for men.