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The parliament in Iceland has today announced it has approved plans to repay £3
The parliament in Iceland has today announced it has approved plans to repay £3
House prices rise for sixth consecutive month - 30/12/09
House prices across England and Wales increased by 0
House prices across England and Wales increased by 0
FTSE 100 dips slightly from 15-month high - 30/12/09
The FTSE 100 was down slightly in early trading on Wednesday after reaching levels the day before not seen since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in September 2008
The FTSE 100 was down slightly in early trading on Wednesday after reaching levels the day before not seen since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in September 2008
FTSE 100 regains Lehman Brothers losses - 29/12/09
The FTSE 100 rose for a fifth day in a row on Tuesday, ending up 0
The FTSE 100 rose for a fifth day in a row on Tuesday, ending up 0
FTSE 100 continues to rise for fifth day - 29/12/09
The FTSE 100 opened steadily on Tuesday morning, rising by over half a per cent in early trading
The FTSE 100 opened steadily on Tuesday morning, rising by over half a per cent in early trading
Boxing Day sales figures soar - 29/12/09
The number of shoppers at the Boxing Day sales this year was up by almost a fifth, according to figures released yesterday
The number of shoppers at the Boxing Day sales this year was up by almost a fifth, according to figures released yesterday
Retailers hoping for Christmas Eve boost - 24/12/09
Retailers up and down the country are enjoying Christmas Eve panic-buying as shoppers take to the high-street for last-minute gifts
Retailers up and down the country are enjoying Christmas Eve panic-buying as shoppers take to the high-street for last-minute gifts
Bernie Madoff moved from prison to hospital - 24/12/09
Bernie Madoff, the disgraced Wall Street financier, has been moved to a hospital in prison
Bernie Madoff, the disgraced Wall Street financier, has been moved to a hospital in prison
FTSE 100 rises for fourth consecutive day - 24/12/09
The FTSE 100 rose for a fourth consecutive day in early trading on Thursday, led by gains in the mining sector
The FTSE 100 rose for a fourth consecutive day in early trading on Thursday, led by gains in the mining sector
FTSE 100 continues steady progress - 23/12/09
The FTSE 100 continued the steady gains made all week with another strong performance on Wednesday
The FTSE 100 continued the steady gains made all week with another strong performance on Wednesday
Mortgage lending and consumer saving increase - 23/12/09
Figures released this morning show consumers are paying off more of their debts, while the number of mortgages approved has also risen
Figures released this morning show consumers are paying off more of their debts, while the number of mortgages approved has also risen
Dole numbers to double at Christmas - 23/12/09
The number of people spending their second successive Christmas on the dole is set to double, the TUC has declared
The number of people spending their second successive Christmas on the dole is set to double, the TUC has declared
FTSE continues steady gains in early trading - 23/12/09
The FTSE 100 continued to make steady gains this morning, building on an impressive start to the week
The FTSE 100 continued to make steady gains this morning, building on an impressive start to the week
FTSE ascent slows by Tuesday close - 22/12/09
The FTSE 100 again closed up today, although at a slower rate of growth compared to Monday
The FTSE 100 again closed up today, although at a slower rate of growth compared to Monday
OFT drops bank charges investigation - 22/12/09
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has announced it is to drop its investigation into the use of bank overdraft charges
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has announced it is to drop its investigation into the use of bank overdraft charges
House prices predicted to rise in 2010 - 22/12/09
House prices are predicted to rise by one to two per cent by the end of next year, compared to their current level, according to a latest forecast
House prices are predicted to rise by one to two per cent by the end of next year, compared to their current level, according to a latest forecast
Revised GDP causes FTSE 100 to rise - 22/12/09
The FTSE 100 appeared unaffected by the severe weather affecting the majority of the country on Tuesday morning opening strongly in early trading
The FTSE 100 appeared unaffected by the severe weather affecting the majority of the country on Tuesday morning opening strongly in early trading
No winter chill for buoyant FTSE 100 - 21/12/09
The FTSE 100 shrugged off freezing temperatures and blankets of snow in London to end the first day of the week on a positive note
The FTSE 100 shrugged off freezing temperatures and blankets of snow in London to end the first day of the week on a positive note
CBI: Fragile economic recovery expected - 21/12/09
The economic recovery will continue to be fragile into next year, even though the UK is expected to exit the recession in this quarter
The economic recovery will continue to be fragile into next year, even though the UK is expected to exit the recession in this quarter
London Stock Exchange takes over Turquoise - 21/12/09
The London Stock Exchange has announced it has agreed a deal to take over rival trading platform Turquoise
The London Stock Exchange has announced it has agreed a deal to take over rival trading platform Turquoise
FTSE starts week in positive fashion - 21/12/09
The FTSE 100 started the week in a positive fashion this morning, recording gains of over half a per cent
The FTSE 100 started the week in a positive fashion this morning, recording gains of over half a per cent
Banks draw FTSE 100 down at week's end - 18/12/09
The banking sector dragged the FTSE 100 down at the end week
The banking sector dragged the FTSE 100 down at the end week
BoE: Economy shows signs of stability - 18/12/09
The country's financial system is significantly more stable than it was earlier this year, the Bank of England has said
The country's financial system is significantly more stable than it was earlier this year, the Bank of England has said
Surprise fall in UK retail sales last month - 18/12/09
UK retail sales saw a surprise fall last month, according to figures released today from the Office of National Statistics (ONS)
UK retail sales saw a surprise fall last month, according to figures released today from the Office of National Statistics (ONS)
Banks continue to drag FTSE 100 down - 18/12/09
The banking sector continued to drag the FTSE 100 down in early trading this morning
The banking sector continued to drag the FTSE 100 down in early trading this morning
Banks drag FTSE 100 down almost two per cent - 17/12/09
The FTSE 100 ended Thursday down almost two per cent
The FTSE 100 ended Thursday down almost two per cent
Lloyds sends FTSE down on opening - 17/12/09
The FTSE 100 opened down almost half of one per cent on Thursday morning
The FTSE 100 opened down almost half of one per cent on Thursday morning
FTSE 100 closes slightly up on Wednesday - 16/12/09
The FTSE 100 maintained early gains to close slightly up after a healthy day of trading
The FTSE 100 maintained early gains to close slightly up after a healthy day of trading
FTSE 100 bounces back in early trading - 16/12/09
The FTSE 100 rose slightly in early trading on Wednesday, fired by financial stocks
The FTSE 100 rose slightly in early trading on Wednesday, fired by financial stocks
BA taking legal action over cabin crew strikes - 16/12/09
British Airways is to take legal action after its cabin crew's union announced 12 days of strike action over Christmas yesterday
British Airways is to take legal action after its cabin crew's union announced 12 days of strike action over Christmas yesterday
Silver miner drags FTSE 100 down on Tuesday - 15/12/09
The FTSE 100 closed slightly down on Tuesday after a relatively flat day in London's leading share index
The FTSE 100 closed slightly down on Tuesday after a relatively flat day in London's leading share index
UK inflation rose to 1.9%, ONS figures show - 15/12/09
UK inflation picked up in November, with the consumer price index (CPI) rising from 1
UK inflation picked up in November, with the consumer price index (CPI) rising from 1
Dubai bailout sends FTSE 100 soaring - 14/12/09
The FTSE 100 got off to a storming start to the week today, up over one per cent on the news of a surprise bailout for Dubai
The FTSE 100 got off to a storming start to the week today, up over one per cent on the news of a surprise bailout for Dubai
Shock Dubai bailout sees FTSE 100 soar - 14/12/09
The FTSE 100 has started the week up over one per cent already on the news Dubai has received an unexpected bailout from Abu Dhabi
The FTSE 100 has started the week up over one per cent already on the news Dubai has received an unexpected bailout from Abu Dhabi
Asking prices fall for third straight month - 14/12/09
Property asking prices have fallen for the third consecutive month according to the latest house price index
Property asking prices have fallen for the third consecutive month according to the latest house price index
Dubai gets $10bn bail out from Abu Dhabi - 14/12/09
Dubai has received an unexpected bailout from Abu Dhabi in the form of a $10 billion (£6
Dubai has received an unexpected bailout from Abu Dhabi in the form of a $10 billion (£6
FTSE 100 ends week on the ascendancy - 11/12/09
The FTSE 100 ended the week on a positive note after closing up 17
The FTSE 100 ended the week on a positive note after closing up 17
No 10 denies rose-tinting pre-Budget report - 11/12/09
Gordon Brown has dismissed claims he interfered in Alistair Darling's pre-Budget report as "completely wrong"
Gordon Brown has dismissed claims he interfered in Alistair Darling's pre-Budget report as "completely wrong"
20 million jobs in low-carbon economy - 11/12/09
International pursuit of a low-carbon economy could create 20 million jobs, according to a report published today
International pursuit of a low-carbon economy could create 20 million jobs, according to a report published today
Brown and Sarkozy join forces after EU spat - 11/12/09
Gordon Brown and French president Nicholas Sarkozy have joined forces in an urgent call for a super-tax on bankers' bonuses around the world
Gordon Brown and French president Nicholas Sarkozy have joined forces in an urgent call for a super-tax on bankers' bonuses around the world
FTSE 100 hits ground running at week's end - 11/12/09
The FTSE 100 started the final day of trading this week up 1
The FTSE 100 started the final day of trading this week up 1
Tories call benefit rise 'pre-election con' - 11/12/09
The Conservatives have branded Alistair Darling's plan to increase benefits a 'pre-election con
The Conservatives have branded Alistair Darling's plan to increase benefits a 'pre-election con
Darling announces boiler scrappage scheme - 10/12/09
A new boiler scrappage scheme has been announced by Alistair Darling in his pre-Budget report
A new boiler scrappage scheme has been announced by Alistair Darling in his pre-Budget report
Osborne: Untrustworthy Labour bungled PBR - 10/12/09
George Osborne has claimed Labour lost its moral authority and any chance of being trusted by the electorate ever again with today's pre-Budget report
George Osborne has claimed Labour lost its moral authority and any chance of being trusted by the electorate ever again with today's pre-Budget report
Bank of England holds interest rates at 0.5% - 10/12/09
The Bank of England has announced it will hold interest rates in the UK at 0
The Bank of England has announced it will hold interest rates in the UK at 0
Chancellor announces levy on bankers' bonuses - 10/12/09
The chancellor yesterday announced a 50 per cent levy on all bankers' bonuses over £25,000
The chancellor yesterday announced a 50 per cent levy on all bankers' bonuses over £25,000
FTSE 100 remains positive in early trading - 10/12/09
The FTSE 100 started brightly on Thursday morning as the market continues to show indifference to yesterday's pre-Budget report
The FTSE 100 started brightly on Thursday morning as the market continues to show indifference to yesterday's pre-Budget report
FTSE 100 down ahead of Darling's PBR - 09/12/09
The FTSE 100 started the day slightly down as chancellor Alistair Darling prepares to deliver his pre-Budget report
The FTSE 100 started the day slightly down as chancellor Alistair Darling prepares to deliver his pre-Budget report
Darling forced to revise economy contraction - 09/12/09
Rumours of a windfall tax, VAT rises and a worsening deficit are swirling round Westminster as Alistair Darling prepares to deliver his pre-Budget report
Rumours of a windfall tax, VAT rises and a worsening deficit are swirling round Westminster as Alistair Darling prepares to deliver his pre-Budget report
FTSE 100 slumps in expectation of PBR - 08/12/09
The FTSE 100 ended the day down as concerns over British banks' exposure to Dubai debt continue
The FTSE 100 ended the day down as concerns over British banks' exposure to Dubai debt continue
House prices rise for fifth month in a row - 08/12/09
House prices have risen for the fifth consecutive month according to the Halifax house price index (HPI) out today
House prices have risen for the fifth consecutive month according to the Halifax house price index (HPI) out today
FTSE 100 steady in early trading - 08/12/09
The FTSE 100 remained level at the start of play on Tuesday
The FTSE 100 remained level at the start of play on Tuesday
FTSE 100 dragged down at close of trading - 07/12/09
The FTSE 100 shrunk again on Monday after losing 11
The FTSE 100 shrunk again on Monday after losing 11
Electricity bills to rise to pay for upgrades - 07/12/09
Electricity bills will rise to fund upgrades to regional distribution networks, the energy watchdog has said today
Electricity bills will rise to fund upgrades to regional distribution networks, the energy watchdog has said today
'Public debt set to rise to dangerous levels' - 07/12/09
Public debt is set to rise to dangerous levels in the next year, according to a leading business group
Public debt is set to rise to dangerous levels in the next year, according to a leading business group
BA lifts FTSE 100 slightly at close of play - 04/12/09
The FTSE 100 ended Friday slightly up, led by British Airways
The FTSE 100 ended Friday slightly up, led by British Airways
Taxpayer bank bail-out has cost £850 billion - 04/12/09
Taxpayer's money has been used to give £850 billion in bank bail-outs to protect the financial system, a report has said
Taxpayer's money has been used to give £850 billion in bank bail-outs to protect the financial system, a report has said
Mandelson admits he 'wanted EU job' - 04/12/09
Lord Mandelson has confirmed he had been interested in the newly created European Union (EU) foreign affairs job
Lord Mandelson has confirmed he had been interested in the newly created European Union (EU) foreign affairs job
FTSE 100 dips slightly in early trading - 04/12/09
The FTSE 100 opened down over half a per cent on Friday morning
The FTSE 100 opened down over half a per cent on Friday morning
Miners tip FTSE 100 down at close of play - 03/12/09
The FTSE 100 ended Thursday slightly down, dropping 14
The FTSE 100 ended Thursday slightly down, dropping 14
Pre-Budget report 'must not hide tax rises' - 03/12/09
The pre-Budget report must not hide tax rises and spending cuts, according to a leading thinkthank
The pre-Budget report must not hide tax rises and spending cuts, according to a leading thinkthank
FTSE 100 holds steady in early trading - 03/12/09
The FTSE 100 opened steadily on Thursday morning, continuing to make gains following the uncertainty at the start of the week
The FTSE 100 opened steadily on Thursday morning, continuing to make gains following the uncertainty at the start of the week
Jobs to go as building societies agree merger - 03/12/09
Yorkshire and Chelsea, two of Britain's biggest building societies, are planning to merge, it has been confirmed
Yorkshire and Chelsea, two of Britain's biggest building societies, are planning to merge, it has been confirmed
'Drink to stay beautiful' ad banned - 02/12/09
An advert has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after it was argued that the ad implied alcohol enhanced attractiveness
An advert has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after it was argued that the ad implied alcohol enhanced attractiveness
FTSE 100 holds firm in early trading - 02/12/09
The FTSE 100 held firm in early trading on Wednesday morning
The FTSE 100 held firm in early trading on Wednesday morning
FTSE 100 bounces back as Dubai slumps - 01/12/09
The FTSE 100 rebounded in style this morning despite markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi recording significant drops for a second day running
The FTSE 100 rebounded in style this morning despite markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi recording significant drops for a second day running
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