Briefing
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.BTP goes on the acquisition trail
THE FINE chemicals group BTP, which helps manufacture the latest wonder drug Viagra, is on the acquisition trail again. Its chief executive, Steve Hannam, has just paid pounds 54m for Hexachemie of France and has purchased a string of other small businesses but says there are opportunities for more.
The company yesterday reported pre-tax profits before exceptionals, up 10 per cent at pounds 53.2m, while sales rose 8 per cent to pounds 438.8m. They would have been better but for the high pound and South-east Asian economic woes.
Investment column, page 23
Markets buoyed by
official figures
OFFICIAL FIGURES showing that British industry was technically not in recession last month was just one of the things keeping the financial markets treading water yesterday. The outcome of an informal G7 meeting and testimony from Fed chairman, Alan Greenspan (above) are awaited today, while the Chancellor and Governor of the Bank of England will give their Mansion House speeches tomorrow, page 21
Fraud prevention firm executives quit
THE CHIEF executive and finance director of Card Clear, a fraud prevention company, have been forced to resign after the discovery late last week that they misrepresented to the board the nature of payment, page 21
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments