Thatcher feared De Lorean backlash

Article Abstract:

There were very sensitive political issues behind the decision of the government of former UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher to support the 70 million pounds sterling De Lorean car plant in west Belfast, Northern Ireland. The government feared that abandoning the loss-making venture would serve to further alienate nationalists in Northern Ireland. It was also aware that abandoning the venture would make it difficult to justify continued financial backing for the Harland and Wolff shipyard and British Leyland.

Analysis, Political activity, Expenditures, Public, Public expenditures, Thatcher, Margaret

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Banks get half of Tunnel in 4.7bn pounds sterling debt swap

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Eurotunnel will have a 45.5% stake taken by its banks under a deal which will involved swapping 4.7 billion pounds sterling of debt for equity and other financial instruments. The banks could increase their stake to 60%, but Eurotunnel's 750,000 shareholders will have the option to subscribe for sufficient shares to keep in control. The deal will allow Eurotunnel to reduce its annual interest payments from 650 million pounds sterling to 400 million pounds sterling.

Railroads, Finance, Eurotunnel PLC

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Long-haul air travel

Article Abstract:

A special report covering areas for expansion, new alliances for Cathay Pacific, aggressive marketing for travel to America, rising costs in Africa and trends in the Asia-Pacific region.

Product development, Marketing, Air travel, Travel costs

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