Third of Australia-listed firms face ‘financial uncertainty’

More firms listed on Australia's stock exchange faced "serious financial uncertainty" last year than during the global downturn, an audit by a leading accountancy body showed on Wednesday, highlighting underlying weaknesses in the economy.The Certified Practising Accountants' chief executive Alex Malley said findings that nearly a third of firms were at risk were "extraordinary" and a "sobering reminder of the fragility of the Australian economy and the challenges many businesses face".The CPA, a Read more [...]

Third of Australia-listed firms face ‘financial uncertainty’

More firms listed on Australia's stock exchange faced "serious financial uncertainty" last year than during the global downturn, an audit by a leading accountancy body showed on Wednesday, highlighting underlying weaknesses in the economy.The Certified Practising Accountants' chief executive Alex Malley said findings that nearly a third of firms were at risk were "extraordinary" and a "sobering reminder of the fragility of the Australian economy and the challenges many businesses face".The CPA, a Read more [...]

Council pulls the plug on Plymouth Argyle owner James Brent’s £50m Civic …

Comments (2) PLYMOUTH Argyle owner James Brent is no longer the front-runner to take over the Civic Centre – after the council pulled the plug on the deal, The Herald can reveal. And council bosses have admitted it could have to put aside £30million of public money to refurbish the listed building itself if a new developer cannot be found. Argyle and Akkeron Group boss Mr Brent announced ambitious plans to turn Plymouth City Council’s Read more [...]

Council steps in to save crumbling listed building in heart of famous street

Comments (0) A crumbling listed building in the heart of one of the most famous streets in Cornwall is facing a brighter future after a major intervention. The former Ganges restaurant in Penzance’s Chapel Street was in a sorry state with holes in the roof allowing water to pour into the Grade ll listed structure. Cornwall Council issued a warning notice to the building’s owners, but after they failed to take action the authority stepped Read more [...]

One year on from Preston Bus Station becoming a listed building

A rainbow over Preston Bus Station It’s exactly a year since Preston Bus Station was confirmed as a grade II listed building. Culture minister Ed Vaizey delivered the decision which all but confirmed the building would continue to stand in the centre of Preston. It delighted campaigners who had fought against a previous Preston City Council decision to demolish the building, but enraged those who saw the building as a blocker against progress in the city. Since then the Bus Station has Read more [...]

Pharma shares knock FTSE as new US tax rules dent M&A hopes

* FTSE 100 drops 1.4 percent * Heavyweight drug sector down 2.5 pct on U.S. tax rules* Supermarkets hit by Kantar data* Tate Lyle down 17.1 pct after profit warningBy Tricia Wright and Francesco CanepaLONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Britain's top shares fell on Tuesday, dragged down by healthcare shares as new U.S. tax rules dented the takeover appeal of companies such as Shire and AstraZeneca.Market sentiment was also depressed by surveys showing French business activity contracting again in September Read more [...]

French Head-Down Record 2014

From August 11 to 14, the Frenchies put down their baguettes and took up grips to build a new national head-down record in Pujuat, southern France. The initiators of this and the previous French record were Arnaud Fletcher and, Marjorie Ricquebourg, and this year organizers were Domitille Kiger, Virginie (Nini) Bouette and Fred Fugen. We interviewed Domitille Kiger of Kristal Freefly, Joyriders and other fame Records aren’t built on a day by individuals; they are the result of team work and preparation, Read more [...]

See inside the ‘super luxury’ home, reportedly eyed up by Beyonce and Jay-Z

A £120,000 wall of sweets, 2,500-bottle and fully stocked wine cellar and Fendi furniture are just a few of the notable features of this LA home. The mansion is on sale at £52million ($85million) and everything you see in the home, except the cars, come as part of the sale. So perhaps it's hardly surprising that Jay-Z and Beyonce are rumoured to have looked at the house three times already. The ostentatious abode is the work of Bruce Makowsky, who's splashed out millions of his own fortune to build Read more [...]