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Last Updated: Monday, 6 June, 2005, 13:35 GMT 14:35 UK
Car plant
Outlook 'weak' for manufacturers
Confidence among UK manufacturers is falling because of weak High Street spending and slow growth in the eurozone, a report says.
Gloomy month for manufacturers

Planes at Heathrow Heathrow growth plans published
Proposals are unveiled which could lead to the demolition of 700 homes to make way for a third runway at Heathrow.
Flybe aircraft Flybe in $950m plane deal
Low-cost UK regional airline Flybe orders 14 new jets from Brazilian firm Embraer, and may buy another 12 of the aircraft.
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THE MARKETS 14:34 UK
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