Sentences with phrase «coming under pressure from»

Bitcoin's tribulations continue, with e-wallet provider Paxum ceasing all business involving the virtual currency after coming under pressure from MasterCard and banks, and major exchange TradeHill shutting down.

Ken Clarke, despite coming under some pressure from a range of sources including the Archbishop of Canterbury, refused to bend.

There are signs that ministers are responding to this, with the chancellor coming under pressure from cabinet members to allow higher pay increases for public sector workers.

The White House is expected to issue goals soon for the country's use of renewable fuels during 2014 and its coming under pressure from the biofuels industry and some Democratic...

«I am concerned that some heads and principals who are trying to restrict the wearing of the full veil in certain circumstances are coming under pressure from others to relax their policy.

There are indications that Home Secretary John Reid is coming under pressure from senior colleagues to act, he said.

George Osborne is planning to freeze the planned fuel duty rise in his autumn statement, after coming under pressure from his backbenchers and receiving support from key Liberal Democrat colleagues.

Cameron is also coming under pressure from senior Tory women to bring in all - women shortlists if the party does not get more female MPs at the next election.

As New York moves to decriminalize low - level offenses, arguing enforcement is «rigged against communities of color,» other large cities are coming under pressure from the Justice Department — now led by former head of the U.S. Attorney's office in Brooklyn, Loretta Lynch — to do the same thing.

In some cases, the fees office agreed to pay the maximum allowance after coming under pressure from the MPs.

While he is coming under pressure from fellow Republicans to fall in line, Gov. Andrew Cuomo wrote him in a letter released Wednesday that the popular Democratic governor would support him if he continued his campaign.

After coming under pressure from Labour and Liberal Democrats, he told MPs at Prime Minister's Questions last week that he was ready to consider taking in refugees in cases of extreme hardship.

Cyrus Christie delivered an excellent right - wing cross that picked out Braithwaite only for the Danish forward to lift his header well wide after coming under pressure from goalkeeper John Ruddy.

«The four big teams, including Red Bull, were adamant nothing needed to be done, and now Red Bull are getting squeezed a bit, and probably coming under pressure from their owners.

Boss Alex Neil is coming under some pressure from fans and their away form is pretty shocking at the moment.

Kimi was having probably his best drive of the season though, and despite coming under pressure from a charging Valtteri Bottas towards the end it looked as though he was probably going to get rewarded for a strong drive with second place.

Mark Webber, driving for Minardi in his first race, was coming under pressure from Mika Salo's Toyota.

That put him out of the race and handed the lead to Sam Bird, who himself was coming under pressure from Mitch Evans and Lucas di Grassi.

By now the track was coming under pressure from Bernie Ecclestone for not being up to modern F1 standards and as it turned out, 1987 would be the last time a Grand Prix was held at the Osterreichring.

But the model is coming under pressure from larger rivals trying to emulate the local touch and enjoy similar profitability.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters)- McDonald's Corp said on Tuesday it will soon tweak its Happy Meals, reducing the french fry portion by more than half and automatically adding apples to the popular children's meals, after coming under pressure from consumer groups to provide healthier fare.

The company last year said it would exit its underperforming U.S. shale oil and gas business after coming under pressure from Sydney - based Tribeca Investment Partners to sell the assets.

China's nuclear industry might not thrive into mid-century unless the state continues to provide it incentives and benefits that are now coming under pressure from market forces and their advocates in Chinese government agencies.

The Sunnyvale, California - based company started exploring a sale of the assets after coming under pressure from activist hedge fund Starboard Value LP.

After the shooting, Cerberus tried unsuccessfully to sell Remington, then known as Freedom Group, after coming under pressure from some of its private equity fund investors.

The Sunnyvale, Calif. - based company started exploring a sale of the assets after coming under pressure from activist hedge fund Starboard Value LP.

Set - top streaming boxes are thus coming under pressure from both ends — from smaller, cheaper and more convenient USB - like dongles, and «smart» televisions with software and interfaces that are indeed smarter, as opposed to the dog's breakfast that many of them have been so far.

But Apple has come under pressure from naysayers who believe the company will flounder without a steady stream of category - creating new devices and investors unhappy with its humongous cash pile.

The company said this month that it would sell its private - label unit to TreeHouse Foods, after it came under pressure from Jana Partners, its second - biggest shareholder with about 7 % stake.

The company has come under pressure from outside shareholders to separate its higher - growth assets — notably its stake in Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group — from its struggling core search and e-mail businesses, but such a split would be complicated by the fact that it could land the company with a large tax bill.

South Africa also suffered a sovereign debt rating downgrade from Moody's last month as the economy comes under pressure from energy shortages, unrest at platinum mines and a soaring budget deficit.

The EU's executive arm has come under pressure from the European Parliament to strengthen protections for European citizens, while also facing calls to ensure that any new agreement does not stifle cross border ecommerce.

Health insurance companies are exploring new ways to diversify their revenues with acquisitions in acute care after federal regulators blocked two major mergers in the sector, and insurance exchanges set up under the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, came under pressure from Republicans.

But the New York real estate tycoon, who once supported abortion access, has come under pressure from conservatives to prove he is truly one of them.

The BOE has come under pressure from bankers and financial lobbyists to fast - track licensing of European banks that want to continue doing business in London after Brexit to avoid cutting off customers and disrupting markets.

CHOVANEC: Earnings potentially will come under pressure from rising costs.

Macerich is the latest mall operator to come under pressure from activist investors during a downturn in the brick - and - mortar retail sector.

Now, as Wall Street executives come under pressure from shareholders for their mounting subprime - related losses, Mr. Steel's mix of a Goldman pedigree and years in the thick of the government's effort to grapple with the housing crisis has made him a short - list regular on investment bank board committees looking for new leadership.

Brookdale has also came under pressure from activist investor Land and Buildings.

But dividend stocks may come under pressure from higher bond yields, so we prefer companies that can sustainably grow dividends.

In a lengthy profile by Texas Monthly, he says that Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein was eager to court his business when Whole Foods first came under pressure from an activist investor to look for a takeover.

Once the linchpins of the traditional party coalitions, these bodies will increasingly come under pressure from both the religious right and the secular left.

UBS analyst Craig Stafford expects the Australian business to come under pressure from the growth of in - house brands developed by the major retailers Woolworths and Coles.

New Health Minister Greg Hunt has immediately come under pressure from the doctors» lobby to lift the amount they receive from the governme...

The attacking talent has come under pressure from his club's fans, having made his desire to join a bigger club public, and he has reaffirmed his stance on wishing to leave.

The 66 year - old is into the last 12 months of his current deal and has come under pressure from Gunners» fans in recent years.

Turvey came under pressure from Sebastien Buemi and Nelson Piquet Jr. towards the end of the race, but managed to hold on to take his first podium in the series.

Walcott also used strength against the opposition and that's not something we have often seen from the English winger, who normally loses the ball with ease when he comes under pressure from the opposition.

Despite his comments, Wenger could come under pressure from supporters to recruit during the January transfer market with his squad rocked by injuries.

It is troubling to see that CPHVA seems to be taking a step backwards as it comes under pressure from Nestlé and Danone.