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Rents are climbing but not for everyone

admin — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:00:46 +0000

Two sides to every story: Isobell Ross finds landlords in soem towns are suffering stagnant rents and voids, while others see their incomes soar.

Al Hathboor unveils staff pension scheme

admin — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:00:26 +0000

Al Hathboor Group has implemented a staff pension scheme for 600 managers at the company. The scheme, which augments the state end-of-term gratuity system, means that qualifying Al Hathboor staff will receive a payment at the end of their service that has been properly funded and managed. HSBC is acting as adviser, trustee, custodian, administrator, record keeper, and fund manager of the scheme.

[AMEInfo.com]

Gold group offers Dhs1.1m in prizes

admin — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:00:03 +0000

The Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group, a sponsor of Dubai Summer Surprises, is offering shoppers a chance to win daily prizes of Dhs10,000 and nine weekly bumper prizes of Dhs50,000 in gold and jewellery vouchers during the summer festival. Shoppers must purchase Dhs300 worth of gold or other jewellery from any of the participating DGJG member outlets during the 65-day long DSS festival to be eligible for prizes. Over 300 DGJG jewellery outlets across Dubai are participating in this promotion.

[AMEInfo.com]

Al Hathboor unveils staff pension scheme

admin — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:00:29 +0000

Gold group offers Dhs1.1m in prizes

admin — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:00:03 +0000

Credit crunch: seventh heaven for savers

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:05:53 +0000

It’s time for savers’ delight, despite borrowers’ woes.

Deal of the week: savings

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:05:03 +0000

Manchester BS Premier Bonus Issue 3 and Premier Postal Issue 2

Antony Worrall Thompson: fame and fortune

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:04:05 +0000

Antony Worrall Thompson became a household name appearing on the BBC’s Food and Drink and Ready, Steady, Cook, but the 57-year-old now presents cookery shows on ITV. He lives in Henley-on-Thames with his third wife, 43-year-old Jay, and their children Toby-Jack, 12, and Billie Lara, 10. He chatted to Mark Anstead.

Rents are climbing but not for everyone

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:03:03 +0000

Two sides to every story: Isobell Ross finds landlords in soem towns are suffering stagnant rents and voids, while others see their incomes soar.

Miss Pennypincher: snap up a bargain on the web

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:01:51 +0000

Deals can still be had on almost every item you can think of, reports Melanie Wright.