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Network Rail boss forgoes bonus
Monday, February 6, 2012 9:39:26 AM CST
Network Rail bosses, including chief executive Sir David Higgins, say they will not accept bonuses this year amid growing political pressure.
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Delay in Greece bailout meeting
Monday, February 6, 2012 8:45:24 AM CST
Government talks in Greece to try to agree new austerity measures needed to secure bailout funds and avoid defaulting on its debts, are delayed.
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Borrowers 'shunning credit cards'
Monday, February 6, 2012 5:31:58 AM CST
Demand for credit cards is "feeling the strain" as UK borrowers turn to other forms of finance, a report suggests.
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Gas price rises as freeze bites
Monday, February 6, 2012 12:05:22 PM CST
The price of gas in the UK hits its highest level for five years as below-freezing temperatures lead to a surge in demand across Europe.
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Tesco Bank delays account launch
Monday, February 6, 2012 3:31:39 AM CST
Tesco Bank is not expected to launch its current account until next year in order to take advantage of new rules.
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P45 tax form is given a reprieve
Monday, February 6, 2012 8:55:24 AM CST
The P45 has been given a reprieve by the UK tax authority after employers said they did not want to see it go.
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Brazil privatises three airports
Monday, February 6, 2012 9:52:22 AM CST
The Brazilian government privatises three airports, including the country's largest in Sao Paulo, in sales valued at $14bn.
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House prices 'up 0.6% in January'
Monday, February 6, 2012 10:43:13 AM CST
UK house prices increased by 0.6% in January, according to the latest survey from the Halifax.
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Final bids for retailer Peacocks
Monday, February 6, 2012 12:47:23 AM CST
Six serious bidders remain in contention to take over the Cardiff-based clothing retail firm Peacocks, struggling with £750m debts, BBC Wales understands.
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HTC profits up but outlook poor
Monday, February 6, 2012 6:10:09 AM CST
Taiwan smartphone maker HTC reports a 57% jump in annual profits, but it predicts a downbeat start to trading this year.
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Ofcom wants Openreach price cut
Monday, February 6, 2012 6:18:08 AM CST
Telecoms regulator Ofcom tells BT Group to cut the wholesale prices it charges for use of its lines
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China in EU carbon scheme 'ban'
Sunday, February 5, 2012 10:24:23 PM CST
China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
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Bank lending 'to shrink' in 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012 3:41:38 AM CST
UK bank lending is set to shrink this year for the first time since 2009, according to the Ernst & Young Item Club.
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Businesses 'cautious' on future
Sunday, February 5, 2012 8:50:13 PM CST
UK firms plan to cut back on capital investment and hiring as the UK economic outlook remains gloomy, a report suggests.
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India telecom ruling 'harms' firm
Monday, February 6, 2012 5:36:30 AM CST
Telecoms firm Uninor says it has been "unfairly harmed" by an Indian court ruling cancelling licences issued in 2008.
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Mitsubishi to close Europe plant
Monday, February 6, 2012 1:53:34 AM CST
Japanese car maker Mitsubishi Motors says it is to end production at its only plant in Western Europe.
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Annuity sales 'unfair and opaque'
Friday, February 3, 2012 6:01:34 PM CST
The way annuities are sold is costing half a million retirees each year as much as £1bn in future pension income, the National Association of Pension Funds says.
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1.1 million face £100 tax fines
Friday, February 3, 2012 7:44:16 AM CST
Just over one million taxpayers face a penalty of £100 for failing to submit their self-assessment tax returns on time, HM Revenue and Customs says.
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Personal insolvencies 'down 11%'
Friday, February 3, 2012 5:09:00 AM CST
Fewer people were declared insolvent in 2011 in England and Wales than in 2010, but the number of companies going bust increased.
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Euro crisis 'could damage China'
Monday, February 6, 2012 4:27:28 AM CST
A eurozone recession could almost halve Chinese growth this year, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund.
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Work contacts 'cut dropout rate'
Saturday, February 4, 2012 6:37:36 PM CST
The more young people come into contact with employers the less likely they are to drop out of school and become unemployed, research suggests.
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PM urged to cut wind farm subsidy
Sunday, February 5, 2012 9:15:53 AM CST
More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.
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Web firms remove India material
Monday, February 6, 2012 3:56:52 AM CST
Facebook and Google tell a court in India they have complied with an order to remove "objectionable" material, amid ongoing legal moves on censorship.
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High Streets bid for £1m funding
Saturday, February 4, 2012 5:35:58 AM CST
The government is looking for 12 run down High Streets in England to share £1m as a part of plans proposed by TV retail guru Mary Portas.
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New Virgin staff pay for checks
Friday, February 3, 2012 5:53:12 PM CST
Virgin Atlantic is forcing successful job applicants to pay for their own criminal record checks, Radio 4's Money Box reveals.
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Redknapp 'one half of Odd Couple'
Monday, February 6, 2012 8:17:51 AM CST
Harry Redknapp and former Portsmouth FC chairman Milan Mandaric were like "The Odd Couple", a court hears.
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England players go unsold at IPL
Saturday, February 4, 2012 3:28:59 AM CST
Seven England players and Ireland batsman Kevin O'Brien fail to attract bids at the Indian Premier League auction.
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Score draw in TV football case
Friday, February 3, 2012 9:30:27 AM CST
The Premier League and the importers of foreign satellite TV decoder boxes and cards are both claiming victory after their latest court battle
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VIDEO: Greece restarts debt crisis talks
Monday, February 6, 2012 9:37:54 AM CST
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst on the resumption of Greece's debt crisis talks and China's refusal to pay a new EU airline tax.
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AUDIO: 'Unemployment emergency' in UK
Monday, February 6, 2012 2:52:23 AM CST
David Miliband: A "deep structural problem" is breeding youth unemployment in Britain
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VIDEO: Why payday loans are on the up
Monday, February 6, 2012 5:54:54 AM CST
Total bank lending in Britain is set to shrink for the first time since 2009 and the lack of credit from mainstream banks could help payday loan firms grow further.
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AUDIO: Life as a manufacturing apprentice
Monday, February 6, 2012 7:18:08 AM CST
Apprentices at a missile manufacturing firm told Radio 5 live what they like about the schemes and what they would change.
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VIDEO: My Bottom Line: Ken Weir
Friday, February 3, 2012 6:39:09 AM CST
Honda Motors Europe vice-president Ken Weir argues that the UK needs to develop apprenticeships for the benefit of young people as well as companies and communities.
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VIDEO: Heathrow flights hit by weather
Monday, February 6, 2012 3:42:54 AM CST
The Independent's Simon Calder explains why Heathrow airport was so badly affected by the severe weather on Sunday.
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VIDEO: Your Money: Tips on money management
Saturday, February 4, 2012 12:09:48 PM CST
In this week's Your Money, Declan Curry looks problems with pensions, considers the benefits of credit unions and gets some top tips on how to manage your money.
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VIDEO: Eye-tracking helps advertisers
Monday, February 6, 2012 4:29:24 AM CST
Developments in eye-tracking technology are helping advertisers predict what products will appeal to customers.
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Bristol launches its own currency
Sunday, February 5, 2012 7:14:28 PM CST
Keeping it within the local economy
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Snow difficulties and your rights
Monday, February 6, 2012 6:33:03 AM CST
Your rights if you are unable to reach work owing to snow and ice
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Tales of woe from the roaming professionals
Sunday, February 5, 2012 9:42:10 AM CST
When working in a new country can prove unlucky
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China loosens grip on yuan
Monday, February 6, 2012 10:35:11 AM CST
Foreigners allowed to invest directly using yuans
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People problems plague Gulf start-ups
Sunday, February 5, 2012 9:38:12 AM CST
Staffing issues plague Gulf start-ups
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Debt questions answered by an expert
Sunday, February 5, 2012 9:43:23 AM CST
A consumer expert answers readers' questions
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Credit unions hoping to widen net
Friday, February 3, 2012 5:53:24 PM CST
Credit unions hope a new law will boost membership