A British parliamentary proposal to give Ireland the loss-making Ulster Bank in return for Nama’s lucrative, London property portfolio would be rejected by the Government if it ever becomes a firm offer.

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The south east of England is now in a state of drought, Britain's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said today.

MCINERNEY Group has an eventful history that stretches back over 100 years.

ONE51, the former IAWS Co-op, is expected to double its operating profits to €20 million this year.

IRISH and international property group Howard Holdings, with up to €3 billion in developments worldwide, has re-organised, with key directors taking up asset ownership and control on a geographical basis.

British Energy said today it was extending the life of its Kent nuclear power station by 10 years in a move that stoked up the debate on the future of atomic energy in the UK.

SHARES in Planestation plunged 30% yesterday after the owner of Shannon-based airline EUjet said it was struggling to attract enough passengers and would need to sell property assets to ease cashflow problems.

ABOUT 1,700 jobs are to be axed in Britain after the Australian owner of two historic regional banks announced plans for a radical overhaul yesterday.

Dublin City manager Roddy Collins has former Northern Ireland international Keith Rowlands and West Ham United's Shaun Byrne set to make their debuts tonight as the Vikings' travel to Leeside to take on Cork City in the eircom League (7.45pm).

Barclays bank in Britain is to close its life insurance division with the loss of 750 jobs as a result of a new partnership with Legal & General.