New Zealand Car Hire Companies Fined for False Claims

September 2, 2010

It's been reported that 2 car hire companies in Christchurch, New Zealand, have been fined more than NZ$40,000 due to making false claims. Now the New Zealand Commerce Commission has promised to bare down on immoral organizations. The companies - Affinity ...

Vodafone to Sell Stake in China Mobile

September 2, 2010

Vodafone Group, the largest mobile phone provider in the world in terms of revenue, is planning to sell their minority stake in China Mobile due to complaints from investors that the company is expanding too quickly. The mobile company may ...

City Car Club and Cardiff Council Partner to Ease Congestion

September 1, 2010

Under a new £120,000 program, Cardiff council is seeking to stop traffic congestion. The council has teamed up with City Car Club to provide 10 low-emission cars that locals can hire by the hour. The vehicles will be located in ...

BT Broadband Signs 15 Millionth Customer

September 1, 2010

BT is celebrating the signing of their 15 millionth customer for their broadband service this month. This comes after the telecommunications giant started offering broadband services in August of 2002. It has managed to grow from a customer base of ...

Direct Line to get Berkshire Hathaway Bid

August 31, 2010

Warren Buffett, the American billionaire and chairman and chief executive of conglomerate holding company Berkshire Hathaway, has expressed an interest in making a bid for Direct Line, which is part of Royal Bank of Scotland's insurance arm. The intention to ...

Biffa Waste Services Recycling Plant in Edinburgh Blazes

August 31, 2010

Fire crews were still fighting a major fire yesterday that had actually started on Sunday at a Biffa Waste Services recycling plant in Edinburgh. Smoke from the blaze could be seen as far away as Fife while 4 specialized appliances ...

Homebase Arsonist put in Jail

August 30, 2010

The man that started a fire at a Homebase store in Kent has been put in jail. Benny Dighton, age 28, set the building on fire on May 1, destroying the store at South Aylesford Retail Park. However, this isn't ...

Study shows sex toys industry defies recession

August 29, 2010

The sex toy industry does not seem to be adversely affected by the recession, as sales of sex toys, costumes, and books are in high demand, according to a recent study. One of the ...

Man asked to leave Tesco after visiting store with snake on arm

August 29, 2010

A man was asked to leave a Tesco in Newport after customers noticed that he was accompanied by a snake which was wrapped around his arm. The man, believed to be in his 20s, was approached by one bold customer ...

HMV launches new fashion line

August 28, 2010

HMV announced it will partner with Lee and Boxfresh, the popular UK clothing retailer, to launch its first attempt at a fashion line. The move into the fashion arena is part of the entertainment group’s next phase as it moves from ...