Global Issues

EBRD's work cut out in quest to put Egypt on the road to economic renewal - The Guardian
"We've been doing that already for 30 years and the fact that it was done badly and the fruits of privatisation were taken by a small elite was one of the issues that contributed to last year's revolution." "The bank is insisting on its usual mantra, ...15 Hours 9 Minutes agowww.guardian.co.uk

Treasury 'not keen' on corporate tax move - Belfast Telegraph
He also said that while European officials had signalled that complying with state aid rules would be straightforward, the Treasury "seemed to be throwing all sorts of issues" in the way. At Tuesday evening's event, in London, Northern Ireland ...14 Hours 6 Minutes agowww.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

How safe is property income? - Investors Chronicle
That has served shareholders much better - the UK property trusts did not wipe investors out with rights issues at the very bottom of the cycle, as the big Reits did. Many have also maintained their dividends throughout the financial crisis.11 Hours 52 Minutes agowww.investorschronicle.co.uk

Cotswold tourism providers awarded hospitality qualification - Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard
“I hope customers will feel reassured that we are well qualified to provide a thoroughly professional and informed service when we deal with a wide range of tourism and leisure issues.” Emma added she felt the Host Gold award was an excellent course.4 Hours 33 Minutes agowww.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk

Elder statesman catches attention of youth - This is Somerset
GLOBAL issues were the theme of former Liberal Democrat leader Lord Paddy Ashdown's talk in Martock last month. People packed into Martock Primary School to hear Lord Ashdown's views on the topic 'Why the world will never be the same and what we should ...3 Hours 26 Minutes agowww.thisissomerset.co.uk