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‘No giveaway Budget’ says Darling

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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The Chancellor Alistair Darling warns not to expect a "giveaway" when the Budget is announced later this month.

Obama urges China action on yuan

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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Barack Obama urges China to change its currency strategy, a move that would effectively raise the value of the yuan and benefit US exporters.

HSBC in huge Swiss data theft

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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About 24,000 clients of HSBC's private banking operation in Switzerland had personal details stolen, the bank admits.

‘No decision yet’ on BA strikes

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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The union representing BA cabin crew says there will be no immediate announcement about strike dates.

US trade deficit in surprise fall

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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The US trade deficit narrowed unexpectedly in January as fewer foreign cars and less crude oil were imported.

Mexican shakes up world rich list

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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Mexican Carlos Slim overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to the Forbes "rich list", with a fortune of $53.5bn.

Rail union workers vote to strike

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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Network Rail maintenance workers vote in favour of strikes, bringing about the possibility of action over Easter.

Profits at John Lewis rise 9.7%

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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Department store group John Lewis reports a 9.7% rise in annual profits to £306.6m as staff share a bumper bonus.

World airline sector ‘recovering’

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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The global airline industry will recover strongly this year, as passenger and freight numbers improve, its trade body says.

Daihatsu recalling cars in Japan

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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Carmaker Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota, is recalling 274,551 vehicles in Japan because of a number of possible defects.

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