Tag Archives: Europe

Fixed rate mortgages increase in popularity

Posted on November 16, 2010 by admin

Fixed mortgages show increase in popularity in the UK. Figures from the CML (Council of Mortgage Lenders) show that fixed rate mortgages have continued to increase in popularity with results from last August showing a one year increase of over … Continue reading →

Posted in UK Business News | Tagged bank of england, council of mortgage lenders, Europe, fixed rate mortgage, interest rates, monthly mortgage payments, mortgage payment, UK | Leave a comment

Online business opportunities

Posted on November 4, 2010 by admin

There are many online business opportunities available on the web, but how do you know if it is a legitimate opportunity or a scam? In the online work-from-home world, it is possible to earn income in a variety of fields … Continue reading →

Posted in Special Report | Tagged business online, business world, doing business, Europe, online business opportunities, Technology | Leave a comment

Skype set to float on US stock market

Posted on August 11, 2010 by admin

Skype is set to float soon on the US stock market. Internet communication company Skype has registered to join the US stock market . The company based in Luxembourg plans to raise approximately 63 million GBP through the flotation of … Continue reading →

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China indicates rise in currency value

Posted on June 19, 2010 by admin

China announces recently that it will consider allowing the Yuan to rise against foreign currencies such as the US Dollar and the  GBP. Amid increasing concerns from Western economies, China has indicated that it will consider allowing the value of … Continue reading →

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Finland’s economy back in recession

Posted on June 9, 2010 by admin

Economic reports suggest that Finland’s economy has slipped back into a recession. During the first quarter of 2010, Finland’s economy fell back into a recession despite making a recovery in the previous months.Finland’s economy relies heavily on the export of … Continue reading →

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The Times begins to charge readers to access online content

Posted on May 27, 2010 by admin

The Times newspaper has began to charge readers wanting to access online content. Access to the Times and the Sunday Times website now costs 1 GBP per day or 2 GBP for the week with a subscription. Readers with existing … Continue reading →

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Relocation to Hungary case study – Coloplast

Posted on May 2, 2010 by admin

Coloplast relocation to Hungary, case study of effective relocation of production In 2005, Coloplast relocated production from Denmark to western Hungary. This is a first of a series of special posts dedicated to examining the reasons and benefits behind this … Continue reading →

Posted in Special Report | Tagged Coloplast, Denmark, EU, Europe, FDI, Hungary, Relocation | Leave a comment

Gold Prices Rise as Value of the USD Decreases Further

Posted on March 17, 2010 by admin

Gold prices rise as value of the USD decreases further The value of gold increased dramatically in the last two weeks whilst the value of the US Dollar simultaneously decreased. This has continued the trend of investors favouring this precious … Continue reading →

Posted in International Business | Tagged Comex, Economy, Euro, Europe, Gold, US Dollar | Leave a comment