Posts Tagged ‘Business’
The Welsh farmer praying for rain
One Welsh sheep and cattle farmer found a new stream of income by harnessing the water on his land with a hydroelectric power generator and he’s now advising other land owners how to earn extra income this way. Joanna Partridge reports
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The Italian Job lottery
An Italian supermarket chain is offering its customers the chance to win a job as a reward for their spending.
Read MoreU.S. acts to rescue mortgage firms
Jul 14 – The U.S. government has announced sweeping measures to shore up the country’s two largest mortgage financing giants, Fanny Mae and Freddie Mac. The plan calls on Congress to increase the companies’ access to credit and allow the Treasury to purchase shares in the companies if needed. The Federal Reserve also announced that…
Read MoreVenezuela shuts down 4 banks
Venezuela temporarily closes four banks after government warnings it would intervene in the sector if necessary.
Pavithra George reports.
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UK slashes public spending
The British government has announced more than six billion pounds as it tries to tackle the country’s ballooning budget deficit.
Read MoreMcD’s China launches ‘McCrunch’ menu
An English language news report about McDonalds in China fron Reuters to test listening skills. Listen to the story and do the English language exercise to practise listening and learn new Enlish words
Read MoreVirus hits Europe’s oysters – news bulletin
An outbreak of the Herpes Virus is sweeping through Europe’s oyster beds and has now reached the UK. It’s feared the outbreak could lose the region’s producers over 300 million euros.Ruairidh Villar, Reuters
Read MoreAfternoon Tea is the new black – news bulletin
An increasing number of people are taking up the British tradition of afternoon tea. Gemma Haines reports.
Read MoreEurope weather worsens – news bulletins
Heavy snowfall disrupts traffic and flights across Europe.
Read MoreBusiness Update: Europe fears flu
European stocks were lower on Monday as fears of a swine flu pandemic hit airline, travel, bank and energy shares.
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