BP sends Tony Hayward to Siberia to appease US

Tony Hayward leaves BP’s offices in St James’s Square, central London, today. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA BP is poised to stun the City tomorrow by nominating Tony Hayward to the board of its Russian business as a consolation prize for being axed as chief executive. Following its board meeting in London, the oil group will formally [...]

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Cable bids to overhaul takeover regime

US company Kraft controversially took over Cadbury this spring despite protests. Photograph: David Sillitoe for the Guardian Vince Cable, the business secretary, is preparing to recommend an overhaul of the City takeover regime as two more British firms looked set to fall to foreign predators today. Cable is also preparing a formal government response to [...]

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Vince Cable bids to overhaul City takeover regime

US company Kraft controversially took over Cadbury this spring despite protests. Photograph: David Sillitoe for the Guardian Vince Cable, the business secretary, is preparing to recommend an overhaul of the City takeover regime as two more British firms looked set to fall to foreign predators today. Cable is also preparing a formal government response to [...]

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Getting Your Feet Wet – Begin Investing

If you are anxious to get your investments started, you can get started right away without having a lot of knowledge about the stock market. Start by being a conservative investor with a low risk tolerance. This will give you a way to making your money grow while you learn more about investing. Start with [...]

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