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March 2010
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As the markets in London closed on Wednesday, the FTSE 100 was up by 0
As the markets in London closed on Wednesday, the FTSE 100 was up by 0
BSkyB told by Ofcom it must cut sports channel prices - 31/03/10
BSkyB has been told by the regulator Ofcom it must cut the price it charges rival broadcasters to show its premium sports channels
BSkyB has been told by the regulator Ofcom it must cut the price it charges rival broadcasters to show its premium sports channels
Tube workers balloted for strike over threatened job cuts - 31/03/10
London Underground (LU) workers are to be balloted for strike action by the transport union in a row over job cuts
London Underground (LU) workers are to be balloted for strike action by the transport union in a row over job cuts
FTSE 100 recovers strongly on Wednesday morning - 31/03/10
The FTSE 100 opened strongly on Wednesday morning, reversing some of the damage caused by yesterday afternoon's slump led by the banking sector
The FTSE 100 opened strongly on Wednesday morning, reversing some of the damage caused by yesterday afternoon's slump led by the banking sector
UK GDP growth for fourth quarter of 2009 revised up to 0.4% - 31/03/10
The UK economy has come out of recession quicker than expected according to official figures released today
The UK economy has come out of recession quicker than expected according to official figures released today
Banks cause FTSE 100 to slump in afternoon trading - 30/03/10
The FTSE 100 suffered a significant slump on Tuesday afternoon, falling over a half a per cent, caused in the main by falls in the banking sector
The FTSE 100 suffered a significant slump on Tuesday afternoon, falling over a half a per cent, caused in the main by falls in the banking sector
House prices up, reversing February dip, says Nationwide - 30/03/10
House prices in the UK were up by 0
House prices in the UK were up by 0
RBS fined £28.59 million for breach of competition law - 30/03/10
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has been fined £28
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has been fined £28
Rio Tinto executives jailed by Chinese court - 30/03/10
Rio Tinto, a leading international mining and exploration group headquartered in the UK, suffered a blow yesterday as four employees were jailed after being found guilty of taking bribes and infringing commercial secrets
Rio Tinto, a leading international mining and exploration group headquartered in the UK, suffered a blow yesterday as four employees were jailed after being found guilty of taking bribes and infringing commercial secrets
Miners help FTSE 100 continue growth on Tuesday morning - 30/03/10
The FTSE 100 continued the gains registered on Monday this morning, with the mining sector helping boost positive trading
The FTSE 100 continued the gains registered on Monday this morning, with the mining sector helping boost positive trading
FSTE 100 ends Monday up slightly - 29/03/10
The FTSE 100 got off to a steady start to the week on Monday, rising by 0
The FTSE 100 got off to a steady start to the week on Monday, rising by 0
Osborne reveals Tory plans to reverse 1% rise in National Insurance - 29/03/10
Conservative shadow chancellor George Osborne has announced the Tories would block part of Labour's plans to increase national insurance contributions if they win the coming general election
Conservative shadow chancellor George Osborne has announced the Tories would block part of Labour's plans to increase national insurance contributions if they win the coming general election
BA strike possible due to PM's weakness, says Cameron - 29/03/10
Conservative party leader David Cameron has suggested the latest British Airways strike was made possible by an inconsistent approach to the industrial action by the prime minister
Conservative party leader David Cameron has suggested the latest British Airways strike was made possible by an inconsistent approach to the industrial action by the prime minister
Poll shows business leaders critical of Darling's Budget - 29/03/10
A snap poll of UK business leaders taken after this week's budget has revealed more than two-thirds of bosses believe Chancellor Alistair Darling is not perfoming well in his role
A snap poll of UK business leaders taken after this week's budget has revealed more than two-thirds of bosses believe Chancellor Alistair Darling is not perfoming well in his role
FTSE 100 rises half a per cent in early trading on Monday - 29/03/10
The FTSE 100 began the week in positive fashion - rising half a per cent in the first hour of trading on Monday morning
The FTSE 100 began the week in positive fashion - rising half a per cent in the first hour of trading on Monday morning
FTSE 100 ends the week in disappointing fashion - 26/03/10
The FTSE 100 ended the week in disappointing fashion, slipping almost half a per cent on Friday
The FTSE 100 ended the week in disappointing fashion, slipping almost half a per cent on Friday
Second wave of BA strikes set to run till Tuesday - 26/03/10
Strikes by British Airways cabin crew are set to resume at midnight tonight with the airline and trade union Unite no closer to reaching an agreement
Strikes by British Airways cabin crew are set to resume at midnight tonight with the airline and trade union Unite no closer to reaching an agreement
National Lottery operator Camelot sold to Canadian firm for £389 million - 26/03/10
National Lottery operator Camelot has been sold to a Canadian pension fund for £389 million, both groups have confirmed
National Lottery operator Camelot has been sold to a Canadian pension fund for £389 million, both groups have confirmed
Govt ordered to consult public again over Heathrow third runway - 26/03/10
The government has been ordered to carry out another public consultation on controversial plans to build a third runway at Heathrow airport
The government has been ordered to carry out another public consultation on controversial plans to build a third runway at Heathrow airport
Times website to start charging users from June - 26/03/10
The Times and Sunday Times newspapers will start charging users of their websites from June, it has been confirmed today
The Times and Sunday Times newspapers will start charging users of their websites from June, it has been confirmed today
FTSE 100 down slightly on Friday morning - 26/03/10
The FTSE started Friday slightly down, slipping 0
The FTSE started Friday slightly down, slipping 0
UK retail sales rise by 2.1 per cent between January and February - 25/03/10
UK retail sales rose in volume by 2
UK retail sales rose in volume by 2
Darling announces greater crackdown on tax havens - 25/03/10
Alistair Darling has announced the UK will seek to combat tax avoidance with another three countries, most notably Belize
Alistair Darling has announced the UK will seek to combat tax avoidance with another three countries, most notably Belize
Next helps FTSE 100 to open in positive fashion on Thursday - 25/03/10
The FTSE 100 opened positively on Thursday morning, following a series of profit announcements from the retail sector
The FTSE 100 opened positively on Thursday morning, following a series of profit announcements from the retail sector
Business rates for small firms to be cut - 25/03/10
The government has announced business rates are to be cut in an attempt to support small firms as Britain slowly makes its way out of recession
The government has announced business rates are to be cut in an attempt to support small firms as Britain slowly makes its way out of recession
Darling announces tax on cider - 25/03/10
Alistair Darling has announced duty on cider will increase by ten per cent above inflation from midnight on Sunday
Alistair Darling has announced duty on cider will increase by ten per cent above inflation from midnight on Sunday
Stamp duty relaxed for first-time buyers - 25/03/10
Stamp duty on house purchases under £25,000 has been suspended for two years for first-time buyers, the chancellor Alistair Darling announced in his Budget on Wednesday
Stamp duty on house purchases under £25,000 has been suspended for two years for first-time buyers, the chancellor Alistair Darling announced in his Budget on Wednesday
FTSE 100 steady as Budget fails to excite investors - 24/03/10
Britain's leading shares index seemed barely unaffected by the Budget today, as the contents of Alistair's Darling's red briefcase failed to excite investors
Britain's leading shares index seemed barely unaffected by the Budget today, as the contents of Alistair's Darling's red briefcase failed to excite investors
Rio Tinto trial ends in China without a verdict - 24/03/10
The trial of four employees of mining giant Rio Tinto in China has ended without a verdict, lawyers have said
The trial of four employees of mining giant Rio Tinto in China has ended without a verdict, lawyers have said
Daimler accused of paying bribes to foreign governments - 24/03/10
Daimler, the German-based car company which makes Mercedes Benz vehicles, could face fines after being accused of paying bribes to foreign governments
Daimler, the German-based car company which makes Mercedes Benz vehicles, could face fines after being accused of paying bribes to foreign governments
Sainsbury's supermarket reports rise in like-for like sales - 24/03/10
Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has today reported its like-for-like sales for the full year were up 4
Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has today reported its like-for-like sales for the full year were up 4
Chancellor Alistair Darling delivers election Budget - 24/03/10
Alistair Darling has delivered a highly political Budget in the House of Commons this afternoon, his third and last before the general election
Alistair Darling has delivered a highly political Budget in the House of Commons this afternoon, his third and last before the general election
FTSE 100 up as traders await Darling's Budget - 24/03/10
The FTSE 100 opened up slightly as traders prepare for chancellor Alistair Darling's eagerly-awaited Budget later
The FTSE 100 opened up slightly as traders prepare for chancellor Alistair Darling's eagerly-awaited Budget later
London markets close at 21-month high on Tuesday - 23/03/10
The stock market in London closed at a 21-month high on Tuesday, with Cairn Energy leading the gainers
The stock market in London closed at a 21-month high on Tuesday, with Cairn Energy leading the gainers
BA flying high again after three-day cabin crew strike - 23/03/10
British Airways has confirmed it has resumed normal service today following three days of strikes by cabin crew
British Airways has confirmed it has resumed normal service today following three days of strikes by cabin crew
Google stops censorship in China sparking concerns over US ties - 23/03/10
China has said a decision by Google to stop censoring search results in the country will not damage US-Chinese relations, unless the issue becomes a political one
China has said a decision by Google to stop censoring search results in the country will not damage US-Chinese relations, unless the issue becomes a political one
Cairn Energy helps FTSE 100 open positively on Tuesday - 23/03/10
The FTSE 100 opened strongly on Tuesday morning helped by positive updates from Legal and General and Cairn Energy
The FTSE 100 opened strongly on Tuesday morning helped by positive updates from Legal and General and Cairn Energy
Brown outlines Labour's plans for better UK broadband - 23/03/10
The prime minister Gordon Brown has outlined Labour party plans to provide super-fast broadband to every home in the UK by 2020
The prime minister Gordon Brown has outlined Labour party plans to provide super-fast broadband to every home in the UK by 2020
FTSE 100 recovers from morning slump to end down 0.1 per cent - 22/03/10
The FTSE 100 recovered from a disappointing start on Monday to end the day down just 0
The FTSE 100 recovered from a disappointing start on Monday to end the day down just 0
Rio Tinto executive 'admits taking bribes' at Shanghai trial - 22/03/10
Australian national Stern Hu, an executive of the mining giant Rio Tinto, is reported to have pleaded guilty to bribe-taking at a trial in Shanghai
Australian national Stern Hu, an executive of the mining giant Rio Tinto, is reported to have pleaded guilty to bribe-taking at a trial in Shanghai
Smartphone warning over internet use while on holiday - 22/03/10
A consumer watchdog has warned Smartphone users that they could get stung when using the internet on their phone whilst they are abroad
A consumer watchdog has warned Smartphone users that they could get stung when using the internet on their phone whilst they are abroad
British Airways cabin crew strikes enter third day - 22/03/10
Strikes by British Airways (BA) cabin crew have entered their third day today, with further disruption for passengers
Strikes by British Airways (BA) cabin crew have entered their third day today, with further disruption for passengers
ICAP slump causes FTSE 100 to start Monday in disappointing fashion - 22/03/10
The FTSE 100 began the week in disappointing fashion, opening down over half a per cent on Monday morning
The FTSE 100 began the week in disappointing fashion, opening down over half a per cent on Monday morning
Positive news from banking sector keeps FTSE 100 steady on Friday - 19/03/10
The FTSE 100 remained steady on Friday with the banking sector leading the gains following the release of positive news from Lloyds
The FTSE 100 remained steady on Friday with the banking sector leading the gains following the release of positive news from Lloyds
British Airways strikes to go ahead after union talks collapse - 19/03/10
Strike action by British Airways cabin crew will go ahead at the weekend after talks aimed at preventing the disruption collapsed this afternoon, the union Unite has confirmed
Strike action by British Airways cabin crew will go ahead at the weekend after talks aimed at preventing the disruption collapsed this afternoon, the union Unite has confirmed
Lloyds set to return to profit after £6.3 million loss last year - 19/03/10
Lloyds Banking Group has claimed it is set to return to profit this year due to a larger than expected drop in bad debts
Lloyds Banking Group has claimed it is set to return to profit this year due to a larger than expected drop in bad debts
Railway signal workers vote to strike over job cuts and safety - 19/03/10
Railway signal workers have voted in favour of strike action in a row over jobs, the Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has announced today
Railway signal workers have voted in favour of strike action in a row over jobs, the Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has announced today
FTSE 100 opens strongly following Lloyds trading update - 19/03/10
The FTSE 100 made steady progress on Friday morning, rising by 0
The FTSE 100 made steady progress on Friday morning, rising by 0
Banking sector leave FTSE 100 at close of play on Thursday - 18/03/10
The banking sector left the FTSE 100 flat on Thursday, on the day it was confirmed the government borrowed £12
The banking sector left the FTSE 100 flat on Thursday, on the day it was confirmed the government borrowed £12
Government borrowing in February 'less than predicted' - 18/03/10
The UK government borrowed another £12
The UK government borrowed another £12
Bannatyne slams fellow Dragon Caan over non-dom tax status - 18/03/10
Duncan Bannatyne has criticised his Dragon's Den colleague James Caan over his 'non-dom' tax status claiming it provides him with an "unfair" business advantage
Duncan Bannatyne has criticised his Dragon's Den colleague James Caan over his 'non-dom' tax status claiming it provides him with an "unfair" business advantage
Nissan announces production of Leaf eco-car in Sunderland - 18/03/10
Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has announced the production of the UK's first mass market electric car in Sunderland
Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has announced the production of the UK's first mass market electric car in Sunderland
FTSE begins Thursday down slightly, slipping 0.17 per cent - 18/03/10
The FTSE 100 opened slightly down on Thursday with the banking sector suffering in the first hour of trading
The FTSE 100 opened slightly down on Thursday with the banking sector suffering in the first hour of trading
FTSE 100 up almost half a per cent following unemployment figures - 17/03/10
The FTSE 100 rose by almost half a per cent on Wednesday following the news unemployment in the UK fell by 33,000 in the final quarter of 2009
The FTSE 100 rose by almost half a per cent on Wednesday following the news unemployment in the UK fell by 33,000 in the final quarter of 2009
Unite union to meet with US counterpart over BA strikes - 17/03/10
Reports claim the union Unite, which represents British Airways (BA) cabin crew, is to meet with its US counterpart Teamsters later today
Reports claim the union Unite, which represents British Airways (BA) cabin crew, is to meet with its US counterpart Teamsters later today
UK unemployment falls by 33,000 in final quarter of 2009 - 17/03/10
Unemployment in the UK fell by 33,000 in the three months to January, with the jobless rate standing at 7
Unemployment in the UK fell by 33,000 in the three months to January, with the jobless rate standing at 7
FTSE 100 registers gains ahead of unemployment figures - 17/03/10
The FTSE 100 continued to build on gains made on Tuesday to open this morning up over a third of a per cent
The FTSE 100 continued to build on gains made on Tuesday to open this morning up over a third of a per cent
Honda recalls 412,000 cars in US over brake complaints - 17/03/10
Honda has recalled 412,000 cars in the US after customers complained that brakes felt "soft", in yet another blow to the Japanese carmaker industry
Honda has recalled 412,000 cars in the US after customers complained that brakes felt "soft", in yet another blow to the Japanese carmaker industry
BA leads the FTSE 100 gains at close of trade on Tuesday - 16/03/10
The markets in London ended trade slightly up on Tuesday with British Airways (BA) leading the blue-chip gainers
The markets in London ended trade slightly up on Tuesday with British Airways (BA) leading the blue-chip gainers
Govt told by European Commission it must cut budget deficit - 16/03/10
The British government must do more to cut its £178 billion budget deficit, a report by the European Commission has said in a pre-general election blow to Labour
The British government must do more to cut its £178 billion budget deficit, a report by the European Commission has said in a pre-general election blow to Labour
Lip gloss, garlic bread and cereal bars added to inflation basket - 16/03/10
Lip gloss, hair straighteners, garlic bread and cereal bars have all made it onto the nation's typical 'basket of goods' used to calculate inflation
Lip gloss, hair straighteners, garlic bread and cereal bars have all made it onto the nation's typical 'basket of goods' used to calculate inflation
London markets up 0.64 per cent in early trade on Tuesday - 16/03/10
The FTSE 100, Britain's leading shares index, was up 0
The FTSE 100, Britain's leading shares index, was up 0
Calvin Klein owner buys Tommy Hilfiger for $3 billion - 16/03/10
The owner of Calvin Klein, Philips-Van Heusen, has bought the clothing group Tommy Hilfiger for $3 billion (£2 billion), it has been confirmed
The owner of Calvin Klein, Philips-Van Heusen, has bought the clothing group Tommy Hilfiger for $3 billion (£2 billion), it has been confirmed
Mining sector slump causes FTSE 100 to fall over 0.5 per cent - 15/03/10
The FTSE 100 suffered a disappointing start to the week on Monday, slipping over half a per cent
The FTSE 100 suffered a disappointing start to the week on Monday, slipping over half a per cent
Government announces greater protection for credit card users - 15/03/10
The government has today announced greater protection for credit card users, with a range of new measures which the industry will need to introduce
The government has today announced greater protection for credit card users, with a range of new measures which the industry will need to introduce
British Airways to fly 60% of its customers during strike action - 15/03/10
British Airways has announced 60 per cent of its customers will be able to fly as planned during strike action due to be carried out by cabin crew later this week
British Airways has announced 60 per cent of its customers will be able to fly as planned during strike action due to be carried out by cabin crew later this week
House prices experience 'slowest March ever recorded' - 15/03/10
The UK property market has experienced its "slowest March ever recorded", the latest house price index claimed on Monday
The UK property market has experienced its "slowest March ever recorded", the latest house price index claimed on Monday
FTSE 100 opens down as mining sector suffers early slump - 15/03/10
The FTSE 100 began the week down 0
The FTSE 100 began the week down 0
EU on verge of agreeing bailout deal for Greece, reports claim - 15/03/10
The eurozone is on the verge of agreeing a multibillion-euro bailout for Greece, reports claim
The eurozone is on the verge of agreeing a multibillion-euro bailout for Greece, reports claim
Lehman Brothers report blames management and audit firms - 12/03/10
The collapse of Lehman Brothers was in part the fault of the firm's senior executives and auditors Ernst & Young, a report has found
The collapse of Lehman Brothers was in part the fault of the firm's senior executives and auditors Ernst & Young, a report has found
Rail union confirms maintenance staff have voted to strike - 12/03/10
Passengers could face train travel disruption over the Easter period, as members of the RMT union have voted 77 per cent in support of strike action
Passengers could face train travel disruption over the Easter period, as members of the RMT union have voted 77 per cent in support of strike action
Markets edge higher in early trade on Friday as banks gain - 12/03/10
The FTSE 100, the UK's leading shares index, inched higher in early trade on Friday as banks gained
The FTSE 100, the UK's leading shares index, inched higher in early trade on Friday as banks gained
FTSE down 0.4% by end of trade Thursday, as miners drag - 11/03/10
Britain's leading shares index the FTSE 100 was down 0
Britain's leading shares index the FTSE 100 was down 0
Morrisons sees profits for 2009 up 30% beating forecasts - 11/03/10
UK supermarket chain Morrison has seen its profits for 2009 surge 30 per cent, beating financial forecasts
UK supermarket chain Morrison has seen its profits for 2009 surge 30 per cent, beating financial forecasts
BP announces deal to search for oil off Brazilian coast - 11/03/10
Oil giant BP has announced today it has secured a deal to begin deepwater offshore exploration for oil off the Brazilian coast
Oil giant BP has announced today it has secured a deal to begin deepwater offshore exploration for oil off the Brazilian coast
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim tops Forbes rich list - 11/03/10
According to the Forbes rich list Carlos Slim, the Mexican telecoms bazillionaire, has pushed Bill Gates off the top spot as the world's richest man
According to the Forbes rich list Carlos Slim, the Mexican telecoms bazillionaire, has pushed Bill Gates off the top spot as the world's richest man
BA and union leaders reach stalemate over threatened strikes - 11/03/10
Leaders for Unite and British Airways (BA) will be meeting later today to decide if, and when, strikes by cabin crew will be held
Leaders for Unite and British Airways (BA) will be meeting later today to decide if, and when, strikes by cabin crew will be held
FTSE 100 unchanged in early trade as Thomas Cook leads gainers - 11/03/10
Britain's leading shares index the FTSE 100 was unchanged by 10:10 GMT, as Thomas Cook Group led the gains
Britain's leading shares index the FTSE 100 was unchanged by 10:10 GMT, as Thomas Cook Group led the gains
Britain's leading shares index closes up 0.68% on Wednesday - 10/03/10
The FTSE 100, the UK's leading shares index, closed up 0
The FTSE 100, the UK's leading shares index, closed up 0
Northern Rock say losses fell and announce bonuses for 2009 - 10/03/10
The state-owned bank Northern Rock shrank its losses in 2009, and announced it had made "good progress"
The state-owned bank Northern Rock shrank its losses in 2009, and announced it had made "good progress"
Budget to be held on March 24th, Gordon Brown announces - 10/03/10
The 2010 Budget will be held on March 24th, Gordon Brown today announced, six weeks ahead of the expected date of the general election
The 2010 Budget will be held on March 24th, Gordon Brown today announced, six weeks ahead of the expected date of the general election
FTSE 100 up in early trade Wednesday as ICAP bounces - 10/03/10
Britain's leading share index the FTSE 100 opened slightly higher on Wednesday morning, adding 0
Britain's leading share index the FTSE 100 opened slightly higher on Wednesday morning, adding 0
FTSE 100 closes relatively flat at end of trade Tuesday - 09/03/10
Britain's leading shares index closed relatively flat on Tuesday, following strong gains made on Monday
Britain's leading shares index closed relatively flat on Tuesday, following strong gains made on Monday
Retail sales in February saw 'respectable bounce back' - 09/03/10
UK retail sales saw a "respectable bounce back" in February, following a tough January
UK retail sales saw a "respectable bounce back" in February, following a tough January
Npower becomes fourth energy supplier to cut household bills - 09/03/10
Npower has become the fourth energy company to cut domestic energy bills, reducing gas by seven per cent from March 26th
Npower has become the fourth energy company to cut domestic energy bills, reducing gas by seven per cent from March 26th
Supply outstripping demand in fragile UK housing market - 09/03/10
Housing market analysts have today said the balance between supply and demand in the UK housing market has shifted towards the supply side
Housing market analysts have today said the balance between supply and demand in the UK housing market has shifted towards the supply side
FTSE 100 sees minor change in early trade Tuesday - 09/03/10
Britain's leading shares index the FTSE 100 saw only minor changes in early trade on Tuesday morning
Britain's leading shares index the FTSE 100 saw only minor changes in early trade on Tuesday morning
FTSE 100 ends Monday up 0.12%, following strong gains last week - 08/03/10
Britain's leading shares index the FTSE 100 has ended Monday up 0
Britain's leading shares index the FTSE 100 has ended Monday up 0
270,000 civil servants begin 48-hour walkout today - 08/03/10
Up to 270,000 civil servants have today begun a 48-hour strike over redundancy pay, with courts, tax centres and emergency police call centres hit by the walkout
Up to 270,000 civil servants have today begun a 48-hour strike over redundancy pay, with courts, tax centres and emergency police call centres hit by the walkout
CBI warns govt 'convincing plan for public finances' needed - 08/03/10
Business leaders have today warned the government that it must deliver a "convincing plan for public finances" by 2016
Business leaders have today warned the government that it must deliver a "convincing plan for public finances" by 2016
FTSE 100 continues to gain after Friday's record gains - 08/03/10
Britain's leading shares index the FTSE 100 made further gains in early trading on Monday following its highest closing level for 18 months last Friday
Britain's leading shares index the FTSE 100 made further gains in early trading on Monday following its highest closing level for 18 months last Friday
93 per cent of Icelanders vote 'no' in repayment referendum - 08/03/10
Icelanders have voted to reject overwhelmingly the repayment of Anglo-Dutch loans worth more than $5 billion (£3
Icelanders have voted to reject overwhelmingly the repayment of Anglo-Dutch loans worth more than $5 billion (£3
FTSE 100 surges to 18-month high at end of trading on Friday - 05/03/10
The FTSE ended Friday on an 18-month high despite uncertainty over the stability of the eurozone after Germany's Germany's economy minister dismissed suggestions of support for Greece
The FTSE ended Friday on an 18-month high despite uncertainty over the stability of the eurozone after Germany's Germany's economy minister dismissed suggestions of support for Greece
Iceland's economy grows ahead of referendum on repaying debts - 05/03/10
Iceland's economy enjoyed its best quarterly performance since autumn 2008, growing by 3
Iceland's economy enjoyed its best quarterly performance since autumn 2008, growing by 3
Toyota president attempts to boost workforce moral in Japan - 05/03/10
The president of the Japanese carmaker Toyota has attempted to boost workforce moral in the wake of a mass global recall of vehicles due to safety issues
The president of the Japanese carmaker Toyota has attempted to boost workforce moral in the wake of a mass global recall of vehicles due to safety issues
Poverty gap 'must be closed' in China says premier Wen Jiabao - 05/03/10
Chinese premier Wen Jiabao has said the growth of the rich-poor gap in China must be slowed and pointed to increased welfare spending as a means to do so
Chinese premier Wen Jiabao has said the growth of the rich-poor gap in China must be slowed and pointed to increased welfare spending as a means to do so
FTSE 100 up slightly in early trade buoyed by banking shares - 05/03/10
Britain's leading shares index the FTSE 100 was buoyed by banking shares in early trade on Friday, rising 0
Britain's leading shares index the FTSE 100 was buoyed by banking shares in early trade on Friday, rising 0
Amec causes FTSE 100 to slip slightly on Thursday - 04/03/10
The FTSE 100 ended Thursday down slightly on the day the Bank of England announced it was holding interest rates at 0
The FTSE 100 ended Thursday down slightly on the day the Bank of England announced it was holding interest rates at 0
Councils' pension deficit hits £53 billion, report finds - 04/03/10
Councils across the UK had a combined pension deficit of £53 billion in 2008-9, according to a report published today
Councils across the UK had a combined pension deficit of £53 billion in 2008-9, according to a report published today
Young people 'being forced into countryside exodus' - 04/03/10
There are concerns the future of the countryside could be at risk because young people are unable to find jobs or afford homes in rural areas
There are concerns the future of the countryside could be at risk because young people are unable to find jobs or afford homes in rural areas
Bank of England continues to hold interest rates at historic low - 04/03/10
The Bank of England's monetary policy committee has today announced interest rates will remain at a record low with its quantitative easing programme still on hold
The Bank of England's monetary policy committee has today announced interest rates will remain at a record low with its quantitative easing programme still on hold
FTSE 100 opens down slightly on Thursday morning - 04/03/10
The FTSE 100 opened down a quarter of a per cent on Thursday morning as the City waits for the Bank of England's monthly interest rates decision
The FTSE 100 opened down a quarter of a per cent on Thursday morning as the City waits for the Bank of England's monthly interest rates decision
FTSE 100 recovers from disappointing start to end Wednesday up - 03/03/10
The FTSE 100 recovered from a disappointing start on Wednesday to end the day up almost one per cent
The FTSE 100 recovered from a disappointing start on Wednesday to end the day up almost one per cent
Nationwide: UK consumer confidence at two-year high - 03/03/10
Consumer confidence in the UK has reached a two-year high and is almost double what it was last year, researchers have said today
Consumer confidence in the UK has reached a two-year high and is almost double what it was last year, researchers have said today
ITV announces return to profit for 2009 and predicts ad bounce - 03/03/10
ITV has revealed it made a pre-tax profit of £25 million last year, compared to the massive £2
ITV has revealed it made a pre-tax profit of £25 million last year, compared to the massive £2
British jobs market 'looking better' but concerns remain - 03/03/10
The UK employment market is 'continuing to improve' but public sector job cuts could cause 'irreparable damage', a new report has today warned
The UK employment market is 'continuing to improve' but public sector job cuts could cause 'irreparable damage', a new report has today warned
RSA Insurance Group biggest loser on FTSE 100 on Wednesday - 03/03/10
The FTSE 100 opened slightly down on Wednesday morning with RSA Insurance Group suffering the biggest slump in early trading
The FTSE 100 opened slightly down on Wednesday morning with RSA Insurance Group suffering the biggest slump in early trading
British Airways helps FTSE 100 to six-week high on Tuesday - 02/03/10
The UK's leading share index, the FTSE 100, finished trading on Tuesday 1
The UK's leading share index, the FTSE 100, finished trading on Tuesday 1
Sony claims global PlayStation 3 glitch now resolved - 02/03/10
Sony has claimed an error which affected PlayStation 3 consoles around the world has now been resolved
Sony has claimed an error which affected PlayStation 3 consoles around the world has now been resolved
British Airways leads gains as FTSE 100 opens flat on Tuesday - 02/03/10
British Airways led the gains on Tuesday morning as the FTSE 100 opened relatively flat in the first hour of trading
British Airways led the gains on Tuesday morning as the FTSE 100 opened relatively flat in the first hour of trading
DfT criticised over 'inadequate' handling of Metronet collapse - 02/03/10
The Department for Transport (DfT) has been heavily criticised over its handling of the collapse of Metronet, which cost the taxpayer hundreds of millions of pounds
The Department for Transport (DfT) has been heavily criticised over its handling of the collapse of Metronet, which cost the taxpayer hundreds of millions of pounds
Mining sector dominates on confident day for FTSE 100 - 01/03/10
The mining sector enjoyed an encouraging day on the FTSE 100 at the start of the week, with the leading shares index up almost one per cent
The mining sector enjoyed an encouraging day on the FTSE 100 at the start of the week, with the leading shares index up almost one per cent
Prudential confirms purchase of AIG's Asian operation for £23.5bn - 01/03/10
Prudential has confirmed it has purchased the Asian arm of the US insurer AIG, AIA, in a deal worth $35
Prudential has confirmed it has purchased the Asian arm of the US insurer AIG, AIA, in a deal worth $35
Councils 'to cut' 25,000 jobs in England, report claims - 01/03/10
Some ten per cent of England's council workforce could be cut over the next five years, a report has today claimed
Some ten per cent of England's council workforce could be cut over the next five years, a report has today claimed
HSBC reports 24 per cent drop in annual profit for 2009 - 01/03/10
Europe's largest bank HSBC has confirmed profits were down 24 per cent in 2009, while its chief executive confirmed he would give up £4 million in bonuses to charity
Europe's largest bank HSBC has confirmed profits were down 24 per cent in 2009, while its chief executive confirmed he would give up £4 million in bonuses to charity
Miners help FTSE 100 record strong start to week - 01/03/10
The mining sector helped the FTSE 100 register a strong start to the week on Monday morning, rising 0
The mining sector helped the FTSE 100 register a strong start to the week on Monday morning, rising 0
Tiger Woods dropped by Gatorade after infidelity admission - 01/03/10
US drinks manufacturer Gatorade has become the latest high-profile firm to cancel its sponsorship of disgraced golfer Tiger Woods over his infidelity
US drinks manufacturer Gatorade has become the latest high-profile firm to cancel its sponsorship of disgraced golfer Tiger Woods over his infidelity
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