P311 Teletext 311 Nov27 21:01:36 ————————————————————————————— Network Rail in first profit Britain's rail network operator has said it is running a "success story" after punctuality improved and it posted profits for the first time. Network Rail, created in 2002, added that passenger numbers are now at levels not seen for almost 50 years. The not-for-dividend firm will reinvest a pre-tax profit of £747m from the six months to September 30, which compares with a £108m loss a year before. ——————————————————————————————————————— Headlines 301 TV Guide 110 FIND LOVE OR FRIENDSHIP WITH MATCHE5 SEE p390 Next News index Business HolidaysP311 Teletext 311 Nov27 22:51:12 ————————————————————————————— PM signals support for worker PM Tony Blair added to the row over a British Airways Christian check-in worker when he signalled support of her right to wear a cross over her uniform. He gave some "frank advice" to the firm when he was questioned publicly about the row involving Nadia Eweida. During a question and answer session at the CBI conference, BA chairman Martin Broughton surprised delegates by raising the issue and criticism of BA. ——————————————————————————————————1/2—— Headlines 301 TV Guide 110 FIND LOVE OR FRIENDSHIP WITH MATCHE5 SEE p390 Next News index Business HolidaysP311 Teletext 311 Nov27 22:21:22 ————————————————————————————— CBI attacks Cameron snub David Cameron has missed a chance to end "uncertainties" over his business policies by pulling out of a speech to the CBI conference, its president said. The Conservative leader was due to go head-to-head with Tony Blair, but instead opted to visit Iraq. CBI chief Sir John Sunderland said the bosses' organisation is disappointed by the move, adding: "We see this as a missed opportunity." ——————————————————————————————————2/2—— Headlines 301 TV Guide 110 FIND LOVE OR FRIENDSHIP WITH MATCHE5 SEE p3y0 Next News index Business Holidays