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UK credit rating viewed as safe
The credit ratings of major AAA governments including the US and the UK are well positioned, says Moody's Investors Services.
New credit card protection agreed
Credit card holders will be offered more protection from spiralling debts, but changes are watered down from original plans.
Brown says BA strike 'deplorable'
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has described a planned strike by British Airways cabin crew as "unjustified" and "deplorable".
French Connection's losses widen
Struggling fashion retailer French Connection is selling its Nicole Farhi subsidiary as it reports a widening of its annual losses.
Record decline in UK air travel
The UK's airports handled 7.4% fewer passengers last year, the biggest annual decline since records began 65 years ago, figures show.
China buying Argentine oil stake
China National Offshore Oil Corporation is paying $3.1bn for a 50% stake in Argentine oil and gas group Bridas Corporation.
Road travel 'needs big overhaul'
There needs to be a "radical overhaul" of road travel in the UK to avoid future gridlock, the CBI warns.
Big rise in online music revenues
The royalties UK songwriters get from online sales are now growing faster than the decline from CDs and DVDs.
Print baron
A start-up that lets anyone make their own newspaper
BA strike is unjustified - Adonis
Transport Secretary Lord Adonis attacks the planned strike by British Airways cabin crew staff, calling it "totally unjustified".
Market abuse 'unacceptably high'
Market abuse in the UK's financial services sector is "unacceptably high", says the head of the City watchdog.
US bank regulation bill expected
A new bill to tighten regulation of US banks is due to be unveiled, but it may struggle to get backing in the Senate.
China denies yuan undervalued
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao rejects criticism that Beijing keeps the yuan undervalued in order to boost exports.
Shanty town
How the internet is helping the poorest Brazilians
Online shoppers' data passed on
The Information Commission warns online shoppers to be vigilant against agreeing to data-sharing links.
'Neglected files'
Law firm closure risks debt case customer refunds
Royal Mail quality tests 'rigged'
The postal watchdog is considering taking action against Royal Mail after finding that delivery quality tests were rigged.
California sues Toyota for faults
Prosecutors in California are suing Toyota, claiming the carmaker sold hundreds of thousands of vehicles it knew had defects.
Sarkozy and Brown attack US deal
Nicolas Sarkozy and Gordon Brown criticise the US for "protectionism" over an aerospace deal after talks in London.
Port exports
Portuguese exporters hit by strong euro
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