Government wishes to sell shares in URENCO
The Dutch government wishes to sell its interest in URENCO, which provides uranium enrichment services for nuclear power producers. The Cabinet has agreed to this intention. The sale of the Dutch shares in URENCO can only take place, when the public interest in terms of non-proliferation, nuclear safety
Read MoreDutch minister of Finance makes offer for compensation due to the nationalisation of SNS REAAL
The Dutch minister of Finance makes an offer for compensation due to the expropriation of shares and subordinated debt of SNS REAAL and SNS Bank. The offer amounts to €0,- for both the expropriated shares as well as the subordinated debt. Source
Read MoreState of the Netherlands nationalises SNS REAAL
The Minister of Finance, in close consultation with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), has nationalised SNS Reaal. Savings deposits of clients are secure and the service provision of SNS REAAL has been safeguarded. The intervention has averted grave threats to financial stability and the economy. Source
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The 10 Best Things I Ever Bought
The other day my son Matthew was extolling the virtues of the laptop computer that he recently bought with his own money. “This is the best thing I ever bought, Dad!” I just nodded my head and smiled. The truth is, if I took a moment to count
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Talk Your Book: Where to Find Higher Dividend Yields
Today’s Talk Your Book is brought to you by Franklin Templeton: See here for more information on their international strategies On today’s show, we discuss: U.S. outperformance vs international Currency headwinds for international exposure How can international equities see sustained outperformance over the U.S.? The value factor internationally
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How To Start a Business With No Money (Here’s How I Did It)
Want to learn how to start a business with little to no money? When I started my business, I didn’t have a business plan, a pile of savings, or even much experience running a website (I had none). But I had a desire to create something of my
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Consultation on new measures to protect sensitive habitats and species in 30,000 km² of our seas
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is consulting on proposed fisheries management measures to protect some of England’s most sensitive marine ecosystems, habitats and species. HM GovernmentSource
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‘Our Living Soils’ by Emma Rosen and Rhiannon Thomas out now
Natural England has commissioned a children's illustrated book to teach young children about soil. HM GovernmentSource
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Nine million pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments this winter
Everyone over the State Pension age in England and Wales with an income of, or below, £35,000 a year will benefit from a Winter Fuel Payment this winter. HM GovernmentSource
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Updated guide to raising concerns about a charity
The Charity Commission for England and Wales has today published refreshed guidance and an updated online form to help anyone who wants to raise a concern about a charity. HM GovernmentSource
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