08-Aug-2014 03:33

Aviva profits tops £1bn thanks to turnaround plan - Scotsman :: http://www.scotsman.com/business/aviva-profits-tops-1bn-thanks-to-turnaround-plan-1-3502781

One million get superfast broadband, UK government says - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-28688588

UK recruiters say rising salaries reflect skills shortage - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/08/07/uk-britain-employment-rec-idUKKBN0G72L420140807

Drax gets a shock as it loses appeal over biofuels subsidy - The Times (subscription) :: http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/business/industries/utilities/article4169704.ece

Euro shaky after ECB's cautious stance, dollar falters versus yen - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/us-markets-forex-idINKBN0G800J20140808

Russia Threatens to Block Overflights Between Europe, Asia - NDTV :: http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/russia-threatens-to-block-overflights-between-europe-asia-572230

UPDATE 1-StanChart exec: banks treated like 'criminals' for anti-money ... - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/07/stanchart-fines-idINL4N0QD5LM20140807

Plans to extend Crossrail to Hertfordshire announced - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-28698820

Amec revenues lower as oil sands wind down - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/62d4fc00-1e45-11e4-9513-00144feabdc0.html

RBS chief Hampton lined up to become new chairman for troubled Glaxo - This is Money :: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2719337/RBS-chief-Hampton-lined-new-chairman-troubled-Glaxo.html?ito%3Dfeeds-newsxml