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The Bank of England is expected to keep UK interest rates on hold at 5.75% following its two-day meeting. read more »
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Rolls-Royce gains a $800m order for its Trent XWB airline engine from US aircraft leasing giant ILFC. read more »
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The Competition Commission says it has yet to reach firm conclusions in its probe into payment protection insurance. read more »
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The government is to scrap formal dispute resolution procedures it introduced three years ago for employers and their staff. read more »
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After reporting a $39bn loss, due to huge accounting charges, GM says its performance was "inadequate". read more »
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The main US car union agrees to allow Ford to cut wages in exchange for greater job and benefits security. read more »
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Investment bank Morgan Stanley says it has suffered a $3.7bn loss from its US sub-prime mortgage exposure. read more »
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Associated British Foods, the Primark value fashion chain owner, says profits rose 10% after further strong growth at the discount clothing stores. read more »
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UK manufacturing output fell in September official figures show, while the global credit squeeze hit services sector activity. read more »
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Cisco Systems' quarterly profit jumps 37%, but its shares fall sharply amid fears about US firms cutting network spending. read more »
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Google and MySpace are collaborating in a software deal which could shake up the social networking industry. read more »
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A new law will be introduced to improve safeguards for banks in danger of going bust, and to protect savers' money. read more »
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Trading on London markets is thrown into confusion after technical problems see misleading prices published. read more »
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Oil prices reach another fresh high above $98 a barrel, amid concerns over tight fuel stocks and a weak US dollar. read more »
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The pay gap between male and female company directors has widened alarmingly, the Institute of Directors says. read more »
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Oil prices reach another fresh high above $97 a barrel, amid concerns over tight fuel stocks and a weak US dollar. read more »
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Plans for a new agency to ensure three million homes are built in England are detailed in the Queen's Speech. read more »
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Instability in emerging markets threatens business prospects in many countries around the world, a report says. read more »
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The UK's biggest mortgage lender, the Halifax, says house prices fell by 0.5% in October. read more »
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Mattel recalls 155,000 Mexican-made toys over fears pieces could break off and cause children to choke. read more »
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BMW shares fall following the release of three-month results that were not as strong as had been expected. read more »
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