The rise and fatal fall of the light-fingered tycoon
Article Abstract:
The UK Department of Trade and Industry's investigation into the management of the pension funds of Mirror Group Newspapers and Maxwell Communication Corp is discussed. The fact that Robert Maxwell had a long history of being involved in illegal business dealings is emphasized.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Beat the gas price threat
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The decision by British Gas to increase its prices by 5.3% from Jan 2001 is likely to accelerate the trend towards switching to other suppliers. It is now possible for people to compare suppliers and to select the deal most appropriate for their needs.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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How Robert Maxwell picked the lock on the company safe
Article Abstract:
The investigation into Robert Maxwell's management of Mirror Group Newspapers is discussed. Maxwell was able to deceive people by establishing very complicated links between his private and public companies.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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