25-Apr-2014 04:15

The Business Matrix: Friday 25 April 2014 - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/i/matrix/the-business-matrix-friday-25-april-2014-9284292.html

AstraZeneca investors revolt on pay as mega-mergers near - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/astrazeneca-investors-revolt-on-pay-as-megamergers-near-9284982.html

Labour to leave Co-op bank for Unity Trust deal - CITY A.M. :: http://www.cityam.com/article/1398386039/labour-leave-co-op-bank-unity-trust-deal

Gherkin skyscraper in receivership after defaults - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-27151893

Barclays: We had to hike pay to keep our best staff - CITY A.M. :: http://www.cityam.com/article/1398387046/barclays-we-had-hike-pay-keep-our-best-staff

New Microsoft CEO Nadella impresses Wall Street, stresses challenges - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/25/microsoft-results-ceo-idUSL2N0NG2RL20140425

UK fracking offers industry £33bn opportunity suggests report - Proactive Investors Australia :: http://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/companies/news/54522/uk-fracking-offers-industry-33bn-opportunity-suggests-report-54522.html

General Electric 'in talks to buy Alstom for $13bn' - Irish Independent :: http://www.independent.ie/business/world/general-electric-in-talks-to-buy-alstom-for-13bn-30216375.html

Spirit rises after update despite pubs group facing £20m VAT charge - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/business/marketforceslive/2014/apr/24/spirit-rises-despite-vat-charge-gaming-machines?cmp%3Dwp-plugin

Pigeon caused €10k damage to house after flying down chimney - Irish Independent :: http://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/pigeon-caused-10k-damage-to-house-after-flying-down-chimney-30212136.html