Last updated: Tuesday, 9 February 2010

ICM Commercial & Business News

Global recall of hybrid car Toyota Prius

Following Japanese carmaker Toyota’s earlier recall of its cars after accelerator pedal and floormat problems, it has now recalled 436,000 hybrid vehicles across the world.

Police Commander Dizaei found guilty of corruption

Former police Commander Ali Dizaei has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of “misconduct in public office and perverting the course of justice”.

Costa Rica elects first woman president

Costa Rica has elected its first ever woman president, Laura Chinchilla, who received 47% of the votes from Sunday’s election.

Four face criminal charges over expenses scandal

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it is bringing charges against three MPs and one peer in connection with fraudulent expenses claims.

One New Change building wins architecture award

An exciting new building under construction in London has been voted both the overall and mixed use winner in this year’s MIPIM Architectural Review Future Project Awards.

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