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What will the loss of Iranian oil mean for the UK?

Posted on March 31, 2012 by admin

It goes without saying that if the UK stops getting oil from Iran, consumers can expect the petrol prices to jump again. In fact, over the past week petrol prices have already risen by a substantial margin. However, this is … Continue reading →

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Francois Hollande seeks to reassure concerns in London

Posted on February 24, 2012 by admin

While Francois Hollande is busy campaigning to be the next French president as part of the Socialist party, it seems he is also appealing to England to accept him, as well as taking the time out to reassure the City … Continue reading →

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Key issues facing adverse possession claims

Posted on February 23, 2012 by admin

Adverse possession is the process by which a person that does not legally own a piece of land can take over ownership of the land if they have lived on it for an allotted period of time. The actual law … Continue reading →

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Challenge to Microsoft Skype deal from Cisco

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

Cisco, the networking company, stated this week that it will challenge the Microsoft takeover deal of Skype that is valued at $8.5b to help ensure that Microsoft is not able to block users from using other video conferencing companies. Microsoft … Continue reading →

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What’s next for Greece?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

Another week has now passed and there is still not a final resolution in place in terms of the need for Greece to receive a second bailout in just two years. Analysts and economists are starting to only look at … Continue reading →

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Why British SMEs should catch the PREDA TV channel

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

  PREDA, the Paris Regional Economic Development Agency, have announced the launch of their new Web TV channel. The Paris Region Channel will be primarily focused towards economic affairs, and will give entrepreneurs and movers and shakers, both from home … Continue reading →

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Europe takes to streets in demonstrations over ACTA

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

Thousands of people across Europe have participated in street protests to show their opposition to the new Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) that pertains to anti-piracy. Large marches were held in the Netherlands, Poland, and Germany and smaller marches were held … Continue reading →

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