Tesco was facing fresh scrutiny today after a leading shareholder said quitting America would help it get its UK operation back on track.

Protesters calling for the resignation of BSkyB chairman James Murdoch gathered outside the company’s annual general meeting today.

LEGAL proceedings have begun in the High Court in which Investor First Limited is seeking €346,275 in respect of professional services allegedly provided in sourcing and securing a building in Cork suitable for use as a private hospital which the defendant Sheehan Medical Limited could purchase or lease.

LEGAL experts are examining the Lisbon Treaty to see if it is possible to make the changes Germany wants without holding a referendum.

A LEGAL firm has written to the secretaries general of the Departments of Health and Education, outlining serious concerns about a Cork-based organisation for survivors of institutional abuse.

The London market steadied today after the sell-off seen in the previous session on doubts over the strength of a global economic recovery.

Trading screens across London turned red today as blue-chip stocks took a fresh pounding on global recession fears.

LEGAL proceedings have been initiated in the High Court by the managing director of Carraighdubh Holdings Ltd, Michel Hogan, aimed at preventing Reox Holdings plc, formerly Dairygold, from confirming his dismissal or from replacing him.

Marks & Spencer’s attempts to win over critics of its controversial move to promote chief executive Stuart Rose were dealt a blow today.

Fresh gloom over the US economy and fears among retailers over Christmas trading saw London's blue chips slump nearly 2% today.

Shares in insurance giant Legal & General sank today after the company warned it was facing millions of pounds in costs linked to recent flooding which has wreaked havoc across the UK.

A LEGAL wrangle over whether the Health and Safety Authority has power over local authority road works undertaken throughout the country is to be determined by the High Court.

Consolidation hopes for the insurance sector drove the London market forward today as Friends Provident and Resolution confirmed merger talks.

A strong performance from financial stocks boosted the London markets today, offsetting heavy losses from steel maker Corus.

The proposed sale of airports operator BAA to Spain caused excitement in London today but was not enough to spare the market from another session in the red.

LEGAL experts have warned that the failure of the State to successfully criminally prosecute a Cork GP on 212 counts of alleged sexual assault has seriously weakened the dozens of civil cases being taken by former patients.

The rise in UK inflation to an eight-year high sent investors scurrying to the sidelines today in a disappointing session for blue-chip stocks.

LEGAL moves began yesterday to move Traveller caravans parked illegally in an estate on Cork’s northside.

The £100m (€144.8m) sale of 10 BUPA hospitals in the UK appeared on track today after the healthcare firm confirmed it was in exclusive talks with a potential buyer.

LEGAL charges for a single action of unlawful arrest cost the State a staggering €440,000, it has emerged.

The FTSE 100 Index was back on track today as insurers helped it claw back some of yesterday’s heavy losses.

LEGAL teams at the Donegal garda corruption probe are facing new rules to speed up the inquiry, it emerged yesterday.

Upbeat economic data from the United States helped lift the London market today.

London shares benefited from a late rally today as investors pinned their hopes on a decisive outcome to the US presidential election.

The London market ended the week on a low note after mixed economic news hit shares in New York.

Despite John O’Donoghue’s successes in both his ministries, he still remains first and foremost a Kerry TD, writes Political Editor Harry McGee.

London shares finished a gloomy week with a flourish today as the FTSE 100 Index managed to avoid five consecutive sessions in the red.

London shares were battling today to prevent a full week of losses for the FTSE 100 Index.

The Footsie 100 Index is up 44.5 at 4213.9 at lunchtime.

Strong gains in the telecom and finance sectors helped lift the London market today as blue-chip shares raced ahead.

THE London market suffered another day of turmoil yesterday, sliding a further 2% as the sell-off continued.

A LEGAL watchdog group said yesterday that it was suing Vice-President Dick Cheney and Halliburton Co, the oil services company he ran for five years, alleging fraudulent accounting practices at the company.