David Cameron condemns bank rate-fixing activity

London : United Kingdom | Jul 04, 2012 at 4:45 AM PDT

Source: The Independent

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The Spanish city of Valencia sits under a blanket of ash, as two converging fires continue to devour... Suggested Topics The Prime Minister has condemned the "spivvy and probably illegal" activity in the banking rate-fixing scandal but refused to back Labour's calls for a judge-led inquiry into the... FULL ARTICLE AT The Independent

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