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Written by Hamza
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Sun, 11 May 2008 10:17:34 GMT
Economic prospects for the next 18 months have got worse, the British Chambers of Commerce warns.
Sun, 11 May 2008 23:38:44 GMT
More people want house prices to fall than to rise, research from the BBC indicates.
Sun, 11 May 2008 13:25:34 GMT
Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation withdraws a 0m bid to buy the US newspaper Newsday.
Sun, 11 May 2008 01:11:28 GMT
Thousands more post offices may be forced to close, the National Federation of Sub-Postmasters warns.
Sun, 11 May 2008 13:24:56 GMT
China launches a new plane maker to one day compete with Boeing and Airbus, state media report.
Sat, 10 May 2008 07:12:27 GMT
Supermarket chain Waitrose has recalled organic eggs from a flock which has eaten lead shot.
Sat, 10 May 2008 12:06:16 GMT
Postal regulator Postcomm denies it is planning to recommend Royal Mail should end deliveries on Saturdays.
Fri, 09 May 2008 15:31:13 GMT
French utility EDF makes an offer for British Energy, although the price has not been disclosed.
Fri, 09 May 2008 21:22:56 GMT
US bank giant Citigroup aims to sell 0bn of assets over the next three years to bolster its financial position.
Sat, 10 May 2008 00:10:24 GMT
US advocacy groups urge regulators to block any deal Google and Yahoo might strike after a two-week experiment.
Fri, 09 May 2008 22:45:12 GMT
Young people are using the anonymity of the web to buy goods suitable only for adults but software could stop that.
Fri, 09 May 2008 16:33:23 GMT
Microsoft appeals against a rdaddphp.4bn fine given for defying sanctions imposed on it for anti-competitive behaviour.
Fri, 09 May 2008 13:19:29 GMT
The US trade deficit shrinks by more than expected as the weak dollar leads to a surge in exports, figures show.
Fri, 09 May 2008 17:29:28 GMT
Npower dismisses six staff from its sales team after claims of mis-selling energy contracts.
Fri, 09 May 2008 14:50:23 GMT
BAA shareholders have agreed to stump up £400m (9m) as the firm struggles to refinance its debt.
Fri, 09 May 2008 13:18:20 GMT
The number of people under threat of losing their homes has risen sharply in England and Wales, figures show.
Fri, 09 May 2008 11:06:05 GMT
British Airways will begin to move its long-haul flights to Heathrow's Terminal 5 from June, the firm confirms.
Fri, 09 May 2008 12:22:11 GMT
Rice prices rise for a sixth straight day as supplies continue to be stretched after cyclone damage in Burma.
Fri, 09 May 2008 16:30:57 GMT
Crude oil has hit yet another all-time high in Friday trading, as strong demand and supply fears continue.
Sat, 10 May 2008 14:46:22 GMT
Too many landlords continue not to protect tenants' deposits, warn Citizens Advice and Shelter.
Fri, 09 May 2008 13:11:16 GMT
Alliance and Leicester joins other lenders in charging new customers with smaller deposits higher rates.
Thu, 08 May 2008 13:56:09 GMT
Homeowners in England and Wales are given extra time to comply with the final rules for Home Information Packs.
Thu, 08 May 2008 11:24:22 GMT
Some insurance comparison websites give incorrect information, a probe by watchdog the FSA finds.
Fri, 09 May 2008 10:30:42 GMT
French industrial output falls four times more sharply than expected in March, raising concerns about the economy.
Thu, 08 May 2008 23:12:03 GMT
Centrica warns that the prospect of making money from wind farms is looking "marginal" due to high costs.
Thu, 08 May 2008 15:07:34 GMT
UK interest rates are held at 5% by the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, as inflation concerns persist.
Thu, 08 May 2008 15:50:58 GMT
The European Central Bank leaves eurozone interest rates on hold at 4% after its latest meeting.
Fri, 09 May 2008 06:16:55 GMT
Google expresses interest in extending an advertising partnership with fellow search engine Yahoo.
Fri, 09 May 2008 07:11:43 GMT
Insurance giant AIG posts its biggest ever quarterly loss due to its continuing exposure to bad US mortgage debt.
Fri, 09 May 2008 17:37:52 GMT
HMV shares rise 4% after the retailer says it is confident that profits will be at the top end of expectations.
Fri, 01 Jul 2005 14:38:13 GMT
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