Post by socal on Oct 9, 2008 22:09:33 GMT -6
would you hire for this???
www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/oct/09/gordonbrowniceland
www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/oct/09/gordonbrowniceland
Gordon Brown has told the Icelandic prime minister that he is considering legal action against the country over the collapse of its national banks.
The prime minister said tonight that Iceland's decision not to recompense those with savings in the bank was "completely unacceptable" and the British government would do "whatever is necessary to recover the money".
"I've spoken to the Icelandic prime minister, I have told him this is effectively an illegal action that they have taken. We are freezing the assets of Icelandic companies in the UK where we can. We will take further action against the Icelandic authorities where necessary to recover the money. ...
The prime minister said tonight that Iceland's decision not to recompense those with savings in the bank was "completely unacceptable" and the British government would do "whatever is necessary to recover the money".
"I've spoken to the Icelandic prime minister, I have told him this is effectively an illegal action that they have taken. We are freezing the assets of Icelandic companies in the UK where we can. We will take further action against the Icelandic authorities where necessary to recover the money. ...