Friday's newspaper round-up
Government inflation savings would hit elderly
The Government could make changes to the way inflation is calculated that would save the Treasury £3bn a year, but cost pensioners and those holding index-linked bonds.
Apple chief gives up dividend payments
Apple chief executive Tim Cook will forgo US$75m in dividend payments he would get for the more than 1m shares he is to receive over the next decade.
Farepak bosses accused of being 'unfit' to run a company
Vince Cable's lawyers call on high court to ban former Farepak bosses from being company directors for up to 15 years.
Osborne gets 3bn reasons to change way he does his sums
A committee that advises the UK Statistics Authority may recommend an overhaul that could permanently pare back gains in the RPI.
Full story: Times (subscription only)
Faroe bows to 'shareholder spring'
OIL and gas explorer Faroe Petroleum became the latest company to get drawn into the “shareholder spring” yesterday, heading off a potential investor rebellion over a long-term bonus scheme.
