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Updated: 29 weeks 2 days ago
Unemployment Falls But Benefit Claims Rise
UK unemployment has fallen again but the number claiming benefits has continued to rise as axed public sector workers struggle to secure new jobs.
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M&S: 'We Believe In The British High Street'
Marks & Spencer says it has faith in the British high street, despite seeing rivals struggle, as it reported a sales rise for the last quarter.
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Biz Briefing: Credit Applications Surging
A growing number of consumers are seeking credit as they prepare for tough economic conditions ahead.
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Fears Debt Crisis Will Engulf Italy And Spain
Fears are growing that Europe's sovereign debt crisis is spreading and could swallow up larger countries like Spain and Italy.
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Brooks And Murdoch Pair May Be Quizzed By MPs
Rebekah Brooks, Rupert Murdoch and his son James may appear before MPs next week over the phone-hacking scandal, according to the Culture Committee's chairman.
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Biz Briefing: Ad Sales Fall At Local Papers
The Daily Mail newspaper group has reported a fast decline in regional advertising revenue as demand for recruitment ads fell sharply.
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Cable: 'Mansion Tax' Should Replace 50p Rate
The rich could face a levy on the value of their homes as the price of scrapping the top rate of income tax, Business Secretary Vince Cable has suggested.
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BP Investors Threaten Protest Over Pay System
Some of BP's major shareholders are considering voting against the oil giant's pay system at next month's annual meeting, Sky News has learned.
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Fuel Duty Drop Not Being Seen At Pumps
Many petrol retailers have yet to pass on the 1p drop in fuel duty at the pumps, according to figures from the AA.
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HMV Confirms: 'Board Is Exploring Options'
HMV Group has confirmed that its board is "exploring strategic options" in respect of Waterstones and HMV Canada.
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