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09/08/2008 03:09 PM |
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Nationwide rescues small lenders |
The Nationwide Building Society says it will merge with two smaller rivals, the Derbyshire and Cheshire Building Societies.
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09/08/2008 07:17 PM |
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Mortgage bail-out rallies markets |
Financial markets rally as the US government says it is taking over mortgage lenders Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
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09/08/2008 09:22 PM |
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Technical glitch hits LSE trades |
The London Stock Exchange ends the day ahead after technical problems interrupt the system for most of the day.
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09/08/2008 09:31 PM |
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House prices 'to reduce by 25%' |
In an exclusive BBC News interview, the chief executive of the Nationwide Building Society predicts house prices could fall by up to 25% from their peak.
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09/08/2008 05:32 PM |
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Factory prices down on oil relief |
The falling cost of oil and metals has helped lower the price of goods leaving UK factories.
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09/08/2008 02:49 PM |
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Brazil oil boom 'to end poverty' |
Profits from major new offshore oil fields will be used to eradicate poverty and boost education, Brazil's President Lula vows.
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09/08/2008 04:15 PM |
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Oil prices rise on hurricane fear |
Oil prices rise on fears that Hurricane Ike could disrupt oil production in the Gulf of Mexico.
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09/06/2008 04:49 AM |
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US rules out new economic package |
White House says it does not see need for new measures to stimulate economy despite sharp rise in unemployment.
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09/06/2008 03:05 AM |
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Global economy woes shake markets |
Worsening US job figures heighten fears of a global economic slowdown - undermining stock markets around the world.
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09/05/2008 05:16 PM |
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Pakistan 'needs help' on economy |
Pakistan needs a "substantial" injection of external funds if it is to stabilise its economy, an IMF official says.
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09/05/2008 04:37 AM |
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UK food prices show 8.3% increase |
UK food prices have risen by 8.3% on average since January, with meat and fish up 23%, according to a study for the BBC.
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09/05/2008 03:44 PM |
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Chavez takes over fuel transport |
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez approves a plan to take over the firms that distribute fuel to households and petrol stations.
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09/04/2008 05:46 PM |
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Bank keeps UK interest rate at 5% |
The Bank of England holds interest rates at 5% for a fifth month as it balances a weak economy and high inflation.
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09/04/2008 04:51 PM |
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House prices in double-digit fall |
UK house prices recorded an annual fall of 10.9% in August leaving the average home costing £174,178, says the Halifax.
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09/04/2008 10:30 PM |
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Slowdown 'to hit poor countries' |
The global slowdown will take its toll on growth in developing countries, the UN agency Unctad says.
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09/04/2008 10:55 PM |
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Job market jitters add to US woes |
Downbeat US employment ad retail data adds to economic jitters despite more positive figures from the service sector.
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09/04/2008 08:12 PM |
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UK work week among EU's longest |
UK workers are among the hardest working people in Europe, with only Romanians and Bulgarians putting in longer hours, new research shows.
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09/04/2008 08:58 PM |
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Eurozone rates on hold at 4.25% |
The European Central Bank keeps eurozone interest rates at 4.25% after its latest meeting.
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09/04/2008 04:52 PM |
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New car sales 'hit by downturn' |
New UK car registrations last month were at their lowest level for any August since 1966, figures show.
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09/04/2008 03:25 PM |
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Iraq economic outlook 'improves' |
Iraq's economic prospects have improved, thanks to better security, increased oil output and exports, says an IMF review.
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09/04/2008 04:42 PM |
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Opec invites Brazil to join group |
Iran invites Brazil, which recently announced major untapped oil sources offshore, to join oil producers' cartel Opec.
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09/08/2008 06:17 PM |
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Pub industry hit by rising costs |
The number of British pubs having to shut is rising as landlords and brewers struggle with higher costs and fewer customers, a trade body says.
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09/08/2008 11:08 AM |
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Business views |
Firms discuss concerns ahead of the US election
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09/06/2008 08:27 AM |
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Robert Peston |
Fresh evidence of financial fragility in US and UK
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09/05/2008 04:04 AM |
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Voices & Vision |
The Winter of Discontent, 30 years on
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09/03/2008 04:44 AM |
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Sports thoughts |
How Olympic success led to a spending spree
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08/29/2008 12:20 PM |
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Spanish sale |
Slashed prices are a common sight as a slowdown hits
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07/07/2008 02:47 PM |
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Evan's blog |
Has Alistair Darling really dropped a clanger?
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