Government under fire for bank nationalisation
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The government faced a barrage of criticism on Monday over its decision to nationalise the Northern Rock bank, amid questions over its reputation for economic competence.
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Â· Run on Northern Rock escalatesÂ· Fears over second bankÂ· Intervention too slow, say critics
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Measures to nationalise bank come under fire from MPs but second reading of bill is passed
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Doctors accuse the government of trying to privatise general practice over guidance on new practices.
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Smoke and mirrors UK government claims of multi-billion pound savings achieved through an efficiency drive has come under fire from the National Audit Office.â¦
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Directors of banking giant Abbey National today faced harsh criticism from shareholders angry at the decision to sell out to Spain&#39;s largest bank.
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Private bankers in Switzerland have fired another broadside at what they see as over-regulation in the banking sector.
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British finance minister Alistair Darling criticised banks and financial institutions for lending money too freely to customers who might be unable to pay the loan back, in an interview published Thursday.
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Embattled mortgage bank Northern Rock  faces a crucial shareholder meeting on Tuesday that could restrict its ability to sell assets and issue shares as possible nationalization looms.
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Treasury chief Alistair Darling said Sunday that struggling bank Northern Rock PLC will be nationalized after the government rejected two private takeover bids.
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South Africa's ruling ANC is criticised for a scheme charging business leaders to meet government officials.
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The government has plans in place to use legislation if the Northern Rock bank is nationalised, the BBC learns.
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The Confederation of British Industry has launched a blistering attack on proponents of free trade, notably France and Spain, who it said sought to block controversial foreign-backed takeovers.
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The government Tuesday took the first steps in parliament towards nationalising troubled mortgage lender Northern Rock, the troubled bank rocked by the global credit crunch six months ago.
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Business & money: Government criticised over handling of crisis as one of two remaining bidders threatened to pull out
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Britain's finance minister Alistair Darling on Sunday defended his handling of the crisis at troubled bank Northern Rock, after a highly critical report by an influential committee of lawmakers.
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The rescue of British bank Northern Rock   could get bogged down in a legal battle as shareholders  criticized the government's handling of the five-month crisis  just as a decision nears.