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Pound in big fall against euro
The pound weakens further against the euro, seeing its biggest one-day falls in almost three years, on continuing signs the eurozone economy is improving.
The main US share index closes on Friday at a five-year high, buoyed by data showing the economy added more jobs than previously estimated at the end of 2012.
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Article written by Robert Peston
Robert Peston
Business editor
08:00 UK time, Tuesday, 15 January 2013
Will HMV survive in any form, and is its collapse a sign that banks are feeling more confident that they have sufficient capital to absorb losses from a rising incidence of insolvencies, which could be a precursor to stronger economic recovery?
Article written by Stephanie Flanders
Stephanie Flanders
Economics editor
13:24 UK time, Thursday, 31 January 2013
A new report from the London School of Economics sheds some light on what really matters for the UK's long-term economic health.
US attempts to block beer merger
The US Justice Department says a planned merger of the Budweiser and Corona beer brewers would stifle competition.
Deutsche Bank reports heavy loss
Deutsche Bank reports a surprise 2.2bn-euro loss in the fourth quarter of 2012 after writing off investments and setting aside money for likely litigation.
Premier League signs new TV deal
The Premier League awards live audio visual broadcast rights for the 23 nation Middle East and North Africa region to media agency MP & Silva.
ANA warns of $15m Dreamliner hit
ANA says the grounding of Boeing's Dreamliner led to the cancellation of 459 flights in January and will lower its revenue by $15m.
Ryder Cup plan 'unacceptable'
Plans to recruit 1,800 volunteers to work at the Ryder Cup are branded "unacceptable" by the Scottish TUC.
Christmas shop boom creates returns headache
A festive boom in online sales could leave retailers with a headache now celebrations are over, writes Michael Millar.
Fresh approach to speedy delivery
Delivering over 12,000 orders of food a day is no easy task - but one New York firm is using cutting edge technology to keep things fresh.
No married tax break in Budget
The government will not introduce a tax break for married couples in next month's Budget, it emerges.
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Japan eases US beef restrictions01:17
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