P529 Teletext 529 Jul30 02:41:07 —————————————— SUNDAY ————— OBSERVER American power and gas firms are believed to bj contemplating a series of raids on the UK's regional electricity companies. TIMES The Bank of England warns that base rates need to rise further if the Chancellor is to meet his target of reducing inflation below 2.5%. INDEPENDENT Viacom, the US media and entertainment group, emjrgjs as a lead contender to bid for Thorn EMI's £5bn music and retail division. ——————————————————————————————————1/2—— Prices index 510 Companies index 520 POPULAR SHARES - LATEST PRICES p516 International CityNews Shares FUSEP529 Teletext 529 Jul30 02:44:20 —————————————— SUNDAY ————— TELEGRAPH Hanson is thought to bj considering a £2 billion-plus bid for Eastern Group, Britain's second biggest regional electricity company. EXPRESS Lloyd's hit by new legal action. Guinness "Nets" new advertising coup. MAIL City bank caught in share dial scandal. Charges alert for investors. ——————————————————————————————————2/2—— Prices index 510 Companies index 520 POPULAR SHARES - LATEST PRICES p516 International CityNews Shares FUSE