Technology Strategy Board plans series of launchpad investment events to boost …
ComputerWeekly.com
David Bott, director of innovation programmes at the TSB, told Computer Weekly the board was in talks with the government to set up more technology funds for hubs across the country, such as for media clusters in Manchester and biotech in Cambridge. …

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Treasury consults on changes to remittance basis
International Law Office
… investment in companies (including non-UK companies with a permanent establishment in the United Kingdom and where trades are carried on outside the United Kingdom) in order to prevent tax avoidance and the use of funds for non-commercial purposes. …

Merchant Securities reveals its "top picks for the downturn"
Proactive Investors UK
Consumers' requirement for immediate funds, coupled with soaring gold prices, has already created a mini‐boom for the group. With the UK economy set to remain weak in 2011 and 2012 due, and funding from banks set to remain tight, 'average Joes' are …

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Water workers switch tools to help ill children
Belfast Telegraph
The team also donated much needed funds while contractors Farrans and Lagan Construction presented the hospice with a donation of £1000. Receiving the cheque Ellen Hillen, Corporate & Trust Fundraiser said: “We are indebted to our corporate supporters …

Central Asian Minerals to raise £4.26 mln for Aprelevka gold mine, Tajikistan
Proactive Investors UK
In order to provide funds for the execution of the strategy and planned, CAMAR is planning to raise £4.262 million through a placing of 6557085 units at 65 pence apiece, Each comprises one ordinary share and one warrant to subscribe for an ordinary …

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Extra cash confirmed for region's footie pitches
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
“While any investment is welcome, this doesn't go anywhere near making up for what we miss out on. “Local people want their fair share and are angry that the SNP continually put more money into projects further north.”

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Un-fare? Council pay £27000 taxi bill for MSP John Pentland's grand-daughter …
Wishaw Press
Asked if he could understand the frustrations of people who would perhaps see the spend as a drain on council funds, Mr Thomson said: “I wouldn't comment on that; I wouldn't know what people think. We done what anyone else would do and enquired about …

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Index reveals property wealth of pensioners
FT Adviser
"The equity release market is seeing a rise in the number of plans sold with more pensioners opting for drawdown products which enable them to benefit from lower borrowing costs today, allowing for increased flexibility to access further funds over …

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Carwyn Jones: Wales better off thanks to EU funding
BBC News
I am committed to obtaining for Wales the best use from EU funds now and in future. The EU is often a punch bag for parts of our media and the harsh rhetoric can mean we lose sight of the real benefits to our communities. …

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£2.16m EU boost for jobs
Scotsman
Mr Salmond said the investment package, which is made up of European Union funds, would create 164 jobs in the Dumfries and Galloway and Borders areas. A £400000 grant was also announced to help to pay for three all-weather sports pitches in Stranraer, …
Scottish cabinet visits StranraerBBC News

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