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Six million facing new tax bills
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:40:43 GMT
HM Revenue and Customs says some 1.4 million people each owe about £1,500 in tax, while 4.3 million will get an average rebate of £418.
UN calls special food price talks
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:40:42 GMT
The United Nations' food agency calls a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rapid rises in food prices.
HSBC threatens to quit London HQ
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:19:19 GMT
HSBC may quit its London headquarters if the UK government decides to break up big banks, a senior executive says.
Petrobras files $65bn share offer
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:12:33 GMT
The Brazilian state oil company, Petrobras, unveils plans to sell up to $64.5bn of new stock, in one of the world's largest share offers.
BP says oil spill cost up to $8bn
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:28:42 GMT
BP says the cost of its Gulf of Mexico oil spill has risen to $8bn - a rise of more than $2bn in the last month alone.
Tills are ringing at Cash Base
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
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Brain drain warning for video games industry
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
Video games are becoming increasingly important to both the UK and Brighton and Hove economy. Trade association Tiga has published an in-depth report into the state of the sector and parts of it make alarming reading. Business editor SAM THOMSON reports.
Brighton and Hove as you've never seen it before
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:28:15 +0100
Nimbys look away now.
Housebuilding stagnation a 'major issue'
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:30:04 +0100
Only 40 newhomes are due to be built in Brighton and Hove this year.
Big ask for sussex arts groups
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
Five arts charities have been selected to take part in an innovative fundraising programme.
Taxi drivers prove to be pass masters
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
A dozen taxi drivers are celebrating after passing their exams with flying colours.
Things looking bright for night-time economy
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:48:03 +0100
The value of the night-time economy in Brighton and Hove has grown steadily despite the recession.
Fresh venture for Brighton farmers' market
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:46:16 +0100
Fresh farm produce and local delicacies were on the shopping list for visitors to a new farm market.
Why keeping staff happy is the best investment
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
One of the most keenly contested categories in the Sussex Business Awards is Best Employer, which this year is sponsored by The Argus. Business editor Sam Thomson speaks to past winners to find out what it takes to take the trophy home.
Brighton producer hopes viewers will fall in First Love
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
Celebrities have been able to fulfil some of their childhood ambitions thanks to a television production company.
