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23 Feb 2012
New RBS bonus storm - the independent business news - RSS

The Royal Bank of Scotland's chief executive and chairman may both have given up their bonuses but the state-owned bank will today unveil plans to lavish up to £785m on its workforce, including £400m to its investment bankers.

Hays cuts dividend - the independent business news - RSS

Hays has halved its interim dividend after its UK jobs division posted its first ever loss.

DS Smith backing - the independent business news - RSS

DS Smith, the cardboard-packaging company, has secured 98.6 per cent backing for its £466m rights issue.

Barratt chief executive hints at recovery - the independent business news - RSS

The boss of one of the UK's biggest housebuilders came within a whisker of calling a housing market recovery yesterday, as Barratt Developments enjoyed booming sales since January and moved back into the black.

Apple fights it out with Chinese 'Ipad' manufacturer in Shanghai courtroom - the independent business news - RSS

The escalating legal battle over the rights to the iPad name in China has reached a Shanghai courtroom, in a case that could prevent Apple selling the wildly popular tablet computer in the country's commercial heartland.

Last updated : 23 Feb 2012 - 02:03:11



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