26 JANUARY 1968, page 23

Backing A Banker

PORTFOLIO JOHN BULL This prolonged period of 8 per cent Bank rate may not be exactly ideal for gilt-edged holders, of which I am one, but it is wonderful for bank profits. Mr,......

Time To Mend The Fences

BUSINESS VIEWPOINT RFAY GEDDES The 1960s will be remembered, among other things, for the attempts of the Government, industry and trade unions to 'work out their re- spective......

Ffolkes's Business Alphabet

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