http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/Category/eUK/CBUSUK?src=RSS-BUSUK Reuters Mobile is your source for breaking news, business, financial and investing news, including market data giving you access to the information you need - any time, anywhere. Reuters is the leading global provider of news, financial information and technology solutions to the world's media, financial institutions, businesses and individuals. Copyright 2008 Reuters en-us Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:46:12 +0000 5 http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/images/small/logo.png 120 35 http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/Category/eUK/CBUSUK?src=RSS-BUSUK http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AM3NG20091124?src=RSS-BUSUK LONDON (Reuters) - The Bank of England has raced far ahead of its peers along the quantitative easing road, but it could overtake other central banks in the reverse direction when the time comes to tighten. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:07:14 +0000 2009-11-24T060714Z_01_TRE5AN0O7_RTROPTC_0_UK-BRITAIN-BOE.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AN0RI20091124?src=RSS-BUSUK LONDON (Reuters) - The FTSE 100 <.FTSE> index is seen opening 23-25 points lower, or down as much as 0.5 percent on Tuesday, according to financial bookmakers, giving back some of Monday's strong gains on profit-taking and after a weaker showing overnight in Asia. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:35:02 +0000 2009-11-24T063502Z_01_TRE5AN0RL_RTROPTC_0_UK-MARKETS-BRITAIN-STOCKS.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AN0G220091124?src=RSS-BUSUK LONDON (Reuters) - Marsh & McLennan <MMC.N> <MMC.N>, the second-largest global insurance broker by assets, is exploring a deal to buy part of HSBC's <HSBA.L> insurance business, the Daily Telegraph reported in its Tuesday editions. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:11:44 +0000 2009-11-24T041144Z_01_TRE5AN0HW_RTROPTC_0_UK-HSBC-TELEGRAPH-PICKUP.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AL1GD20091124?src=RSS-BUSUK LONDON (Reuters) - Speculation about a bid battle for Cadbury <CBRY.L> among Kraft Foods <KFT.N> and other rivals lifted shares in the confectioner to a new high on Monday but analysts doubt whether a competing bid will emerge. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:24:35 +0000 2009-11-24T062435Z_01_TRE5AN0QT_RTROPTC_0_UK-CADBURY-KRAFT.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AN0FJ20091124?src=RSS-BUSUK LONDON (Reuters) - Spain's Cosmen family, National Express's <NEX.L> biggest shareholder, has increased its shareholding ahead of the transport group's rights issue meeting later this month, the Financial Times said. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:09:57 +0000 2009-11-24T060957Z_01_TRE5AN0ON_RTROPTC_0_UK-NATIONAL-EXPRESS-FT-PICKUP.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AN0AG20091124?src=RSS-BUSUK TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Hitachi Ltd <6501.T> said on Tuesday it expects a delay of a few months in clinching a British high-speed railway deal worth over $5.6 billion (3.4 billion pounds) -- a deal it hopes will add momentum to its push into the overseas market for eco-friendly trains. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:00:20 +0000 2009-11-24T020020Z_01_TRE5AN0B5_RTROPTC_0_UK-HITACHI.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AN0QG20091124?src=RSS-BUSUK SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co <HPQ.N> tripled the size of its share repurchase programme to $12 billion (7.2 billion pounds) as China sales and better profit margins on its services boosted quarterly earnings. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:21:45 +0000 2009-11-24T062145Z_01_TRE5AN0QL_RTROPTC_0_UK-HEWLETTPACKARD.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AN00B20091124?src=RSS-BUSUK LONDON (Reuters) - Media and events group Informa <INF.L> has held early stage talks with its rival Springer Science and Business Media over buying the German academic publisher, the Financial Times said. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:12:44 +0000 2009-11-24T041244Z_01_TRE5AN0I1_RTROPTC_0_UK-SPRINGERSCIENCE.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AM4GW20091124?src=RSS-BUSUK UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Oil prices would threaten a rebound in the global economy if they rise beyond current levels, the chief economist of the International Energy Agency said on Monday. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:13:31 +0000 2009-11-24T021331Z_01_TRE5AN0CC_RTROPTC_0_UK-IEA-OIL-PRICE.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AM3ZG20091124?src=RSS-BUSUK TOKYO (Reuters) - Gold eased on Tuesday as investors booked profits after prices hit record highs the day before, but sentiment was underpinned by a weak dollar which makes bullion cheaper for holders of other currencies and boosts its appeal as an alternative asset. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:14:13 +0000 2009-11-24T061413Z_01_TRE5AN0PF_RTROPTC_0_UK-MARKETS-PRECIOUS.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AM4FF20091124?src=RSS-BUSUK HONG KONG (Reuters) - The dollar stabilised in early trade on Tuesday after losing ground in New York, while Asian shares slipped as investors shrugged off upbeat U.S. home sale data and took a breather after recent gains. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:44:30 +0000 2009-11-24T034430Z_01_TRE5AN0GW_RTROPTC_0_UK-MARKETS-GLOBAL.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AM4FF20091123?src=RSS-BUSUK NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gold scaled a record high on a weak dollar and global stocks jumped on Monday after better-than-expected U.S. home sales data and rosy economic news in the euro zone bolstered appetite for riskier assets. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:31:13 +0000 2009-11-23T233113Z_01_TRE5AM4QY_RTROPTC_0_UK-MARKETS-GLOBAL.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AM4GW20091123?src=RSS-BUSUK UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Oil prices would threaten a rebound in the global economy if they rise beyond current levels, the chief economist of the International Energy Agency said on Monday. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:52:23 +0000 2009-11-23T215223Z_01_TRE5AM4GX_RTROPTC_0_UK-IEA-OIL-PRICE.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AM3ZG20091123?src=RSS-BUSUK NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - Gold scaled a record high at $1,173.50 an ounce on Monday as a weaker dollar boosted buying in gold as a hedge against depreciation of paper currencies. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:52:44 +0000 2009-11-23T195244Z_01_TRE5AM3ZH_RTROPTC_0_UK-MARKETS-PRECIOUS.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AL1GD20091123?src=RSS-BUSUK LONDON (Reuters) - Speculation about a bid battle for Cadbury <CBRY.L> among Kraft Foods <KFT.N> and other rivals lifted shares in the confectioner to a new high on Monday but analysts doubt whether a competing bid will emerge. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:31:56 +0000 2009-11-23T193156Z_01_TRE5AM3WX_RTROPTC_0_UK-CADBURY-KRAFT.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AM3NG20091123?src=RSS-BUSUK LONDON (Reuters) - The Bank of England has raced far ahead of its peers along the quantitative easing road, but it could overtake other central banks in the reverse direction when the time comes to tighten. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:16:03 +0000 2009-11-23T191603Z_01_TRE5AM3UX_RTROPTC_0_UK-BRITAIN-BOE.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AM1VV20091123?src=RSS-BUSUK BRUSSELS (Reuters) - General Motors <GM.UL> will present a plan to European governments to save struggling carmaker Opel within days, a rescue set to cost 3.3 billion euros (3 billion pounds), those involved in talks said on Monday. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:15:56 +0000 2009-11-23T181556Z_01_TRE5AM3JM_RTROPTC_0_UK-OPEL.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AM00B20091123?src=RSS-BUSUK LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledged on Monday to keep emergency support measures for the economy in place and appealed to world leaders to work together to tackle global imbalances that could hamper recovery. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:07:46 +0000 2009-11-23T180746Z_01_TRE5AM3HU_RTROPTC_0_UK-BRITAIN-CBI.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AM0SB20091123?src=RSS-BUSUK LONDON (Reuters) - The FTSE 100 index <.FTSE> ended sharply higher on Monday, snapping a four-day losing streak, with commodity and banking stocks rallying after comments by a senior U.S. Federal Reserve official. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:45:05 +0000 2009-11-23T174505Z_01_TRE5AM3DZ_RTROPTC_0_UK-MARKETS-BRITAIN-STOCKS.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CBUSUK/nbusinessNews_uUKTRE5AM2JJ20091123?src=RSS-BUSUK LONDON (Reuters) - British oil explorer Heritage Oil <HOIL.L> agreed to sell its Ugandan interests to Italian Eni <ENI.MI> for up to $1.5 billion (902,000 pounds), enabling Heritage to back out of a planned Kurdish tie-up which Iraqi political disputes made increasingly unattractive. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:39:11 +0000 2009-11-23T173911Z_01_TRE5AM3CX_RTROPTC_0_UK-HERITAGE-ENI.XML