HBOS merger 'a shotgun marriage'

The merger of HBOS and Lloyds TSB has been described as a "shotgun marriage" by one of the men behind a last-ditch bid to halt the move.

A group of businessmen, bank customers and shareholders have come together to try to challenge the deal.

The Merger Action Group (MAG) is seeking a legal ruling that Business Secretary Lord Mandelson's decision to allow the merger was unlawful.

Firms 'delay Scots move over tax'

Businesses have put on hold plans to move to Scotland over fears about the effects of a proposed local income tax, an industry leader has said. Read

A judge has demanded answers from the Scottish Government about an inquiry into how patients were infected with contaminated blood. Read

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