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Xcite Energy, the oil company looking to develop what is seen as one of the North Sea's most exciting prospects, yesterday reported a strengthening of its balance sheet in its latest results.
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IHG Chairman, David Webster, to Retire at Year-end, to be Replaced by ...
He has been Chairman of the Group since January 2004 and a member of the Board since April 2003.
'Safe pair of hands' Paul Manduca set for Prudential promotion
CITY asset management doyen Paul Manduca could be named as insurer Prudential's chairman within days, replacing out-of-favour Harvey McGrath.
Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. A has agreed to acquire Pennsylvania rival A Cassady Pierce Co.
Pearson, Acquires Certiport for $140M in Cash
Pearson , the London-based learning company, is today announcing the acquisition of Certiport from Spire Capital Partners for $140 million in cash.A Founded in 1997 in Utah, Certiport develops, markets and distributes certification exams and practice tests of IT and digital literacy skills Pearson, the world's leading learning company, is today ... (more)
Levington: Villagers face defeat in battle of turbines
Planning officers at Suffolk Coastal are recommending the machines to generate green electricity are given the go-ahead on Tuesday on land at Levington Hall, despite a huge number of objections.
Pearson Financial Director ups his stake
Robin Freestone, Financial Director of FTSE 100 publishing giant Pearson, has added another 8,560 shares to his already sizeable stake.
Pearson VUE Acquires Certiport
By joining forces with Certiport, Pearson VUE is furthering its commitment to offering the most robust, end-to-end professional learning and assessment solutions across the globe.
Pearson's Plug & Play Platform Supported by Apigee Enterprise
Apigee, the API company , today announced that Pearson -- the world's leading learning company -- runs its Plug & Play developer platform on the Apigee Enterprise API management platform .
Villagers in revolt over plans by one of Britain's most powerful...
One of Britain's most powerful businesswomen has infuriated residents with plans to erect two large wind turbines - which will be a 'blot on the landscape' whilst hidden from her own view.
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Announces New Exam Partner
BETHESDA, Md., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Global Information Assurance Certification , a leading information security certification body, announces Pearson VUE as their new proctored exam partner.
City Spy: Barclays' lukewarm response to brewing trouble
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Sir Nigel Rudd tipped to become new Prudential chairman
The race to take the helm at Britain's biggest insurer is coming to an end as City grandee Sir Nigel Rudd emerged as the favourite to become chairman of the Prudential.