SCOTSMAN TO APPEAR ON BANKNOTE

Philosopher and economist Adam Smith is to become the first Scotsman to appear on a Bank of England banknote.
His image will feature on a new £20 note to be issued from next spring, Bank of England governor Mervyn King said during the annual Adam Smith lecture at St Bryce's Kirk in Kirkcaldy - the birthplace… More
Last Updated: 2006-10-29 21:47:48

NIGERIAN PLANE CRASH KILLS 100

A Nigerian passenger jet crashed shortly after takeoff from the capital Abuja on Sunday, killing about 100 people including the leader of the nation's 70 million Muslims.
An ADC Airlines official said 105 people were on board the Boeing 737 flight to the northern city of Sokoto when it ploughed into a corn field about… More
Last Updated: 2006-10-29 21:46:20

BIG BUSINESS NEEDS JOE PUBLIC

Fewer than 12 per cent of UK shares are now owned by individuals, according to the latest projection from Capita Registrars, which runs share registers for 100 of the top 350 companies.
Let us hope that Capita missed some, because this would represent a further step down from the 14 per cent-plus consistently recorded… More
Last Updated: 2006-10-28 01:46:47

SCOTTISH CALL CENTRES INFILTRATED BY GANGS

One in ten of Glasgow's call centres have been infiltrated by criminal gangs, according to Strathclyde Police.
The organised gangs are said to be planting members inside call centre offices or forcing current workers to reveal sensitive customer data. The details are then used to steal identities and set up accounts… More
Last Updated: 2006-10-28 01:45:44

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