Shane Croucher

Journalist

London

Journalist writing news and features on the UK economy, business and society for International Business Times.

Shane Croucher

Journalist

London

Journalist writing news and features on the UK economy, business and society for International Business Times.

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How Investors are Saying No to the Bosses
Barclays' Bob Diamond and Aviva's Andrew Moss have felt the wrath of angry shareholders in rows over executive pay.
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How Justin King is Winning the Supermarket Battle
With Sainsbury's posting robust results and Tesco suffering in the UK's grocery market, IBTimes UK explores why the pair are performing so differently.
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How More Britons are Ditching Their Bosses to Work for Themselves
An increasing number of people in the recession-hit UK economy are becoming self-employed. IBTimes UK explores.
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How the Olympics' Costs Vaulted from Early Estimates to £11bn Tab
London 2012's opening ceremony takes place on 27 July, but as the Olympic Games start so does counting the cost. IBTimes UK looks at how the cost to taxpayers has bloated by billions.
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EU Law Blocking 'Urgent' Finance Help for UK Exporters
EXCLUSIVE: Two delayed government export finance schemes still being designed to avoid falling foul of EU law.
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City of God: Meet London's Christian Bankers
This Christmas IBTimes UK speaks to Christians in the City of London and asks how they square their faith and working in finance.
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The Rise of the Supermarket Own Labels
As Britain falls deeper into recession and with no end in sight to the economic crisis, prudent but hungry shoppers are making the most of ever-improving supermarket own brands.
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Long-Term Unemployment in the UK Recession: A Labour Market Plague
As the number of people out of work for over a year swells, IBTimes UK explores the problem, those suffering, and those trying to mend it under the Work Programme.
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How to Avoid Tax Like Jimmy Carr and Gary Barlow
If wealthy millionaires like Jimmy Carr and Gary Barlow can avoid taxes, why can't you? Here's how you might be able to legally dodge the taxman.
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Andrew Moss, Alison Carnwath and the Remuneration Committee Rubber Stamps
As yet more rows start over executive pay, IBTimes UK looks at the issues around salary-setting remuneration committees and the calls for their reform.
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Are BP and Lloyds Ethical Sponsors?
After one resignation over moral concerns about a London 2012 sponsor, IBTimes UK looks at who else is giving cash.
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London Underground Pays £1m a Year for Late Trains
Figures obtained by IBTimes UK reveal how much delay costs the London Underground in refunds.
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Will Human Rights Abusers be Invited?
Syria, Iran, Uzbekistan, North Korea and China to get invitations to 2012 games opening ceremony.
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How Big is Britain's Racism Problem?
"Racism and racist attacks are still happening in this country," said Doreen Lawrence, Stephen's mother.
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How Sex and Drugs Can Help Stimulate Britain's Limp Economy
With two vast industries left untapped by the Treasury, IBTimes UK explores the economic case for decriminalising drugs and prostitution.
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Government Must 'Step up a Gear' to meet George Osborne's Export Targets
The UK government must "step up a gear" if it is to stand any chance of meeting Chancellor George Osborne's target of doubling the value of exports to £1tn by the end of the decade, trade minister Lord Green has admitted in an exclusive interview with IBTimes UK.
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