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Television choices: Absorbing and muted drama Southcliffe takes apart a killer's motives
Friday 02 August 2013
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Crime à la Croisette: Cannes becomes the No 1 destination for world’s jewel thieves
Friday 02 August 2013
When asked why he robbed banks, the legendary American criminal Willie Sutton replied: “Because that’s where the money is?”
Transfer news: Fulham return with improved bid for Aston Villa striker Darren Bent - reports
Friday 02 August 2013
Newcastle are focusing their attentions on alternative options
Humiliated ex-prime minister Silvio Berlusconi rages at Italian court that declared him a tax fraud
Friday 02 August 2013
Former premier faces community service or house arrest after judges uphold jail term
Mukhtar Ablyazov, the Kazakh fugitive, found guilty of £2.6bn fraud, wanted by Russia, sued in London, finally captured in France
Friday 02 August 2013
At least three countries are queuing up to try the billionaire banker for alleged embezzlement on ‘an epic scale’
The Business Matrix: Friday 2 August 2013
Friday 02 August 2013
Profits surge and value falls at Intu
Council support making Old Trafford an Asset of Community Value - making it impossible for the Manchester United stadium to be used for any other purpose
Thursday 01 August 2013
The move is seen as a victory for the Manchester United Supporters' Trust
Alexander Lebedev urges US taxman to look at GE
Wednesday 31 July 2013
A striking theme of the court case was the length to which GE goes to avoid paying US taxes. Although based firmly in the US, Gecas and PK were were technically established in low-tax Shannon in Ireland and Luxembourg.
Rome counts down to Silvio Berlusconi tax fraud verdict
Wednesday 31 July 2013
Postcard from Italy: Billionaire mogul has been told by his lawyers to put a sock in it
Film review: Blue Jasmine - Magnificent and monstrous Cate Blanchett helps Woody Allen blossom again
Wednesday 31 July 2013
Late period Woody Allen movies have tended to arrive on the understanding that, though they may offer flashes of the wit, pathos and psychological acuity of his early work, they’ll never match up to Manhattan or Annie Hall. Blue Jasmine is proof that Allen’s powers are merely fluctuating, not in terminal decline: it’s his most assured, affecting work in years.
Ex-Tory treasurer Peter Cruddas wins £180,000 libel award
Wednesday 31 July 2013
Billionaire businessman also awarded interim costs of £500,000 against The Sunday Times
Transfer news: Aston Villa striker Darren Bent could attract a third bid from Fulham despite Newcastle interest
Wednesday 31 July 2013
Fulham have seen two offers worth around £4m rejected with the Magpies favourites to sign the England forward
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