Friday preview: UK GDP
23rd Jul 2009 17:17
It's been another unbelievable week for UK equities, but all eyes turn to GDP data out Friday for any sign that markets may have got a little carried away. The nine-session rally that's added over 400 points in London could grind to a halt if predictions on the British economy prove wide of the mar
Read moreRank appoints Jones MD of Mecca Bingo
29th Jun 2009 12:37
Gambling firm Rank has appointed Mark Jones as managing director of Mecca Bingo, its British bingo clubs business. Jones has held a number of senior management posts in the leisure industry, including chief executive of Pizza Hut UK, chief executive of Yates Group and most recently as executive ch
Read moreHigh Court upholds Rank's VAT win
8th Jun 2009 13:21
A High Court judge has upheld a ruling that bingo and gaming group Rank Group overpaid VAT on gaming machines for more than five years. Last year, the VAT & Duties Tribunal ruled that the inconsistent application of VAT to interval bingo and gaming machines contravened the European Union's principl
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