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20/11/2008 19:12

UK Today Editoweb 20 november 2008

Tanker owners in talks with pirates - RBS bail-out plan is approved - Aid agencies unite for Congo appeal.



Tanker owners in talks with pirates

The Saudi owners of the Sirius Star are reportedly negotiating with pirate hijackers despite pleas from British and Saudi governments not to pay the ransom.

RBS bail-out plan is approved

Shareholders in Royal Bank of Scotland approved a £20 billion bail-out plan which could put nearly 60% of the company in public hands.

Aid agencies unite for Congo appeal

Leading UK aid agencies are appealing for urgent funding for the humanitarian crisis in Congo.

RBS boss 'sorry' over bail-out plan

The chairman of the Royal Bank of Scotland apologised to shareholders ahead of a vote on a £20 billion Government bail-out package.

Firms announce major job cuts

Top UK firms joined the growing list of companies cutting jobs as hundreds of losses were announced and fears were expressed of further redundancies.

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