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Cowdery goes it alone to cut banks' fees - Times Online
A source close to the situation said that the new deal would see investment banks properly remunerated for the relatively low level of risk involved in a ...
Gulf widens between grouchy Merkel and gloating Sarkozy - Times Online
“In this government one can openly speak against France and not be punished for it,” a source close to Merkel told German reporters. ...
Prudential plots daring new bid for AIA - Times Online
Tidjane Thiam, the Pru's chief executive, believes he could have another chance to table an offer before the end of this year, according to sources close to ...
Coalition wobbles in bid to keep its balance - Times Online
A source close to him said that the decision to move out of the South London home he shared with Mr Lundie in September had been motivated by a desire to ...
EasyJet plans to sue over volcano fallout - Times Online
He would not say which other airlines would be involved in bringing a case against the safety authorities, because they did not wish to be identified. ...
The Duchess of York faces a battle to stave off financial ruin - Times Online
A source close to Ferguson said: “Sarah was the talent, Todd and the other guys were the bees with a ton of money. They thought the combination would make ...
leader denies link to Shower Posse gangsters - Times Online
The affidavit is based on a telephone call between Mr Golding and Mr Coke, said one source who asked to remain anonymous. Until two weeks ago Mr Golding was ...
David Beckham en route to Afghanistan to boost morale of troops - Times Online
“Beckham is on his way to Afghanistan,” a military spokesman said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. “He is coming to meet the troops: it's a ...
Tourists at Hotel Miramar sickened and shocked by children's deaths - Times Online
“We saw all the commotion,” said the man, who declined to be named. “When we found out what happened we were just sickened. We couldn't enjoy the beach for ...
Cameron acts to crush backbench critics by opening up 1922 Committee - Times Online
In some cases, MPs were later read back new versions that reflected their requested changes, a source said. One source said that on key questions the ...
Airline passengers braced for double blow as ash cloud and BA strike action loom - Times Online
A source close to the negotiations said that two manufacturers were holding out against a lower threshold, but the industry expected a breakthrough soon. ...
What next for Vince Cable? - Times Online
One Lib Dem colleague, who declined to be named, said: “He is an economist, not a businessman. That could prove problematic in his new role. ...
Red carpet for Karzai after US abandons attempts to get tough - Times Online
... of such a commitment, ministers are being forced to govern in the expectation of a regional power struggle once the US withdraws, the source said. ...
Berlusconi 'agrees divorce' from second wife Veronica Lario - Times Online
Legal sources said that the couple, who began a passionate affair thirty years ago and had children while Mr Berlusconi was still married to his first wife, ...
Middle England squares up to the Gypsy fixer - Times Online
Another traveller, who asked not to be named, admitted, however, that some places would forever remain no-go zones. “It is always going to be tough in ...
Blackstone heralds return of leveraged buyout - Times Online
... news of the talks surfaced, is said to be under discussion and could still face a number of obstacles, according to a person familiar with the deal. ...
Orrick calls off merger talks with SJ Berwin - Times Online
... a tie-up with SJ Berwin but its negotiating team decided to walk away from a potential deal, according to a person familiar with the situation. ...
Heads rethink Sats ban over fears of poor Ofsted report - Times Online
Another head teacher, from the Wirral in Cheshire, who did not wish to be identified, said that he would administer the tests next week. ...
Claims and counterclaims about Hezbollah acquiring new Scud missiles - Times Online
But a source close to Hezbollah insisted that Lebabon would never agree to such a deployment along the Syrian border, Al Rai said. The situation was further ...
Franck Ribery questioned over Paris call-girl allegations - Times Online
The prosecution service official, who declined to be named according to French practice, said: “It is up to the judge André Dando to decide whether or not ...
Football in brief: Frank Ribéry may be charged - Times Online
The prosecution service official, who declined to be named according to French practice, said: “It is up to the judge André Dando to decide whether or not ...
a light on the murky merry-go-round - Times Online
The SEC first asked for information about the trades two years ago, sources close to the bank say, and then the trail went cold. ...
Close contact explains Tiger Woods's thinking on mea culpa - Times Online
A source close to the Woods camp has revealed: how he came to give that question-free apology in February; how a lot of advice was given that Woods should ...
'Serious progress' in union talks with BA - Times Online
Unite threatened a third walkout from April 14, but a source said that no new dates would be set with negotiations to continue over the coming days. ...
Brown left grounded as David Cameron gets off to a flying start - Times Online
“I'm sure the document will look professional but it certainly won't be a glossy production,” said an official close to the process. ...