Tag Archives: british
5 unanswered questions about the IRS targeting of conservative groups
Outrage intensified in Washington on Monday over the disclosure that the Internal Revenue Service targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny when they applied for tax-exempt status.President Barack Obama, at a White House appearance with the British prime minister, said that he wanted all the facts but used strong terms to condemn the reported conduct.“I’ve got no patience with it. I will n… Continue reading
Twitter Boss Quits UK Role Post TweetDeck
The social media giant’s boss resigns as Twitter UK director, days after the business regulator dissolves his other British firm. Continue reading
Bafta Awards: Stars Hopeful Of TV Gongs
Sienna Miller, who is up for a leading actress gong, will be among the cream of British talent at tonight’s Bafta Awards. Continue reading
UK’s Osborne says G7 vows to tackle bank reform with urgency
Group of Seven finance officials agreed on Saturday to press on with measures to deal with failing banks that do not land taxpayers with the bill, British finance minister George Osborne said. Continue reading
Stepford Wives Director Bryan Forbes Dies
British film director Bryan Forbes dies at the age of 86 following a long illness, a family spokesman reveals. Continue reading
Sir Alex Ferguson: Is United Boss To Retire?
British football’s most successful manager could announce his retirement within days, according to reports. Continue reading
U.K. Clamps Down on Tax Havens
The U.K. government has reached agreement with its overseas territories–including the Cayman Islands, Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands–to share information about bank accounts, as it looks to clamp down on secrecy in the tax havens as part of its ongoing fight against tax avoidance and evasion. Continue reading
Stagecoach on track to hit full year earnings target
LONDON (Reuters) – Transport operator Stagecoach said it would hit its annual earnings target after especially strong growth at its British rail and North American bus businesses in the last year. Continue reading
