Ben Perry

Ben Perry works from UK. Financial journalist @AFP, tweets mostly a mix of finance and football Ben Perry has over 226 followers on Twitter.

Thomas Cook folds, sparking worldwide repatriation of tourists

Article Ben Perry - 23 Sep 2019

As well as grounding its planes, Thomas Cook has been forced to shut travel agencies, leaving the group's 22,000 global employees out of a job

Britain eyes higher growth in Brexit year

Article Roland Jackson & Ben Perry - 29 Oct 2018

Britain has ramped up its economic growth outlook for next year, when the country will exit the European Union

Markets brace for eurozone turmoil in 2012

Article Ben Perry - 1 Jan 2012

Shares and the euro will likely face more turmoil in 2012, after a year in which markets and the currency slumped on fears over the debt crisis.

Opec meets to decide on oil output targets

Article Ben Perry - 14 Dec 2011

Opec is due to hold a meeting to decide on oil production levels, with markets expecting it to keep it's target of 24.84 million barrels per day.

BP oil spill costs surge to $40-billion

Article Ben Perry - 2 Nov 2010

British energy giant BP announced a return to profit on Tuesday but revealed new shock estimates for the cost of its Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

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Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'