Monthly Archives: August 2011

18 August 2011 Last updated at 19:03 ET After the rioting and looting that devastated some cities in England, many firms were left literally picking up the pieces of what was left of their businesses. Here, some of those small-business owners tell their stories – of the damage they suffered and how they have been … Continue reading

19 August 2011 Last updated at 07:40 ET Article written by Martin Rosenbaum Freedom of information specialist More from Martin Ninety-six Liverpool fans were killed in the disaster Who could have more influence over government policy? Chris Graham, the Information Commissioner who officially oversees whether public bodies are implementing the Freedom of Information Act, or … Continue reading

19 August 2011 Last updated at 07:57 ET By Tim Weber Business editor, BBC News website Leo Apotheker wanted HP to become as “cool” as Apple The world’s largest computer maker, Hewlett Packard, plans to sell its personal computers business, ditch its line of smartphones, and buy UK software company Autonomy for $11.7bn (£7.1bn) – … Continue reading

19 August 2011 Last updated at 08:28 ET By Hannah McNeish BBC News, Antananarivo Poor women are most a risk of being duped into travelling to the Middle East Forced to work as a “slave maid” for wealthy families in Lebanon for 15 years, Abeline Baholiarisoa – a 59-year-old woman from Madagascar – finally achieved … Continue reading

All those red numbers on stock market boards may appear to be a strange and mysterious mix of data to many people. But the story they are telling at present will be affecting anyone with a pension, those considering retirement, savers with Individual Savings Accounts (Isas), and even money set aside by families for the … Continue reading

The attack on the British Council in Kabul was “vicious and cowardly”, the prime minister has said. Insurgents stormed the office in the Afghan capital, killing at least nine people and taking over the compound for hours. David Cameron said the loss of life was tragic, but would not stop the British mission to “bring … Continue reading

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are visiting an area of Birmingham badly affected by last week’s riots. Prince William and Kate will meet emergency service workers, business people, and faith and community groups. Nicholas Owen and Martine Croxall reports.

At least five people have been killed at the Pukkelpop music festival in Belgium after a sudden storm caused two stages to collapse, reports say. Television pictures from the scene, about 50 miles (80km) east of Brussels, showed fallen stage rigging and people scrambling for cover. About 60,000 people were believed to be at the … Continue reading

19 August 2011 Last updated at 11:15 ET Noel and Liam Gallagher have had a long-running public spat since they found fame in the mid-1990s Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is suing his brother Noel over his claims the band once cancelled a gig because the singer was hungover. Noel Gallagher told journalists at a … Continue reading

19 August 2011 Last updated at 10:47 ET Intel has made their anthology available online Chip maker Intel has commissioned leading science fiction authors to pen short stories that imagine future uses for the firm’s technology. The collection, called “The Tomorrow Project”, aims to capture the public’s imagination regarding the company’s current research. Intel believes … Continue reading