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UK credit rating viewed as safe

46 min 5 sec ago
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

1 hour 1 min ago
Credit card holders will be offered more protection from spiralling debts, but changes are watered down from original plans.

Brown says BA strike 'deplorable'

1 hour 16 min ago
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has described a planned strike by British Airways cabin crew as "unjustified" and "deplorable".

French Connection's losses widen

2 hours 34 min ago
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

3 hours 59 min ago
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

4 hours 14 min ago
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'

Mon, 03/15/2010 - 01:00
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

Mon, 03/15/2010 - 01:00
The royalties UK songwriters get from online sales are now growing faster than the decline from CDs and DVDs.

Print baron

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 17:14
A start-up that lets anyone make their own newspaper

BA strike is unjustified - Adonis

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 16:29
Transport Secretary Lord Adonis attacks the planned strike by British Airways cabin crew staff, calling it "totally unjustified".

Market abuse 'unacceptably high'

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 14:53
Market abuse in the UK's financial services sector is "unacceptably high", says the head of the City watchdog.

US bank regulation bill expected

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 12:13
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

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 08:10
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao rejects criticism that Beijing keeps the yuan undervalued in order to boost exports.

Shanty town

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 07:42
How the internet is helping the poorest Brazilians

Online shoppers' data passed on

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 15:49
The Information Commission warns online shoppers to be vigilant against agreeing to data-sharing links.

'Neglected files'

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 15:25
Law firm closure risks debt case customer refunds

Royal Mail quality tests 'rigged'

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 12:43
The postal watchdog is considering taking action against Royal Mail after finding that delivery quality tests were rigged.

California sues Toyota for faults

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 07:15
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

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 01:39
Nicolas Sarkozy and Gordon Brown criticise the US for "protectionism" over an aerospace deal after talks in London.

Port exports

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 01:00
Portuguese exporters hit by strong euro