Sanctions 'disintegrating Syria'
19 Feb 2012 7:30:35
One of Syria's leading businessmen says its economy is being crippled by foreign sanctions and that the government is slowly disintegrating.
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Matalan quits government scheme
18 Feb 2012 8:43:43
The fashion chain, Matalan, becomes the latest employer to withdraw from a controversial government-backed work experience scheme.
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'New information' on Rangers deal
18 Feb 2012 6:59:20
Administrators say they have new information on the takeover and running of Rangers which will help form a full picture of club finances.
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Few buck house price slump trend
18 Feb 2012 9:41:35
Average house prices have risen in just two local authority areas since the UK's property boom peaked in 2007, research by the Halifax bank suggests.
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VIDEO: Can Morocco kick start its economy?
18 Feb 2012 9:02:39
Although Morocco avoided a revolution last year, its economy is fragile. So what can the authorities do to give it a boost?
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VIDEO: Can Bahrain still entice F1?
18 Feb 2012 8:51:54
During last year's unrest Formula 1 withdrew its race in Bahrain. But will it go ahead during the next racing season?
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Inside the high-end housing market
18 Feb 2012 1:12:38
How the super rich buy their homes
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Interest-only loans harder to get
18 Feb 2012 0:00:46
Mortgage firms make it harder to take out interest-only loans
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Facebook hacking student jailed
17 Feb 2012 9:44:35
A software development student from York who hacked into Facebook is jailed for eight months.
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A Point of View: Wall St back in the firing line
17 Feb 2012 9:02:06
How Wall Street is no stranger to being in the firing line
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US Congress backs payroll tax cut
17 Feb 2012 7:50:38
The Republican-led US House of Representatives passes a bill to renew the payroll tax cut, ending months of partisan debate on the issue.
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AUDIO: Has Poundland affected the high street?
17 Feb 2012 7:46:52
Some high street shops have blamed Poundland for taking their customers away. However, its chief executive told BBC Radio 5 live Breakfast that amid tough economic times, shops need to respond to what people want.
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Iceland debt 'now safe to invest'
17 Feb 2012 7:03:19
Iceland is safe to invest in again, according to Fitch, which upgraded its credit rating three years after its economy spectacularly collapsed.
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Whyte: 'I have nothing to fear'
17 Feb 2012 6:52:05
Rangers chairman Craig Whyte says "every penny" that has come in and gone out of the club has been "properly accounted for".
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Spot-bet scam cricketer is jailed
17 Feb 2012 5:57:23
A former Essex county cricketer has been jailed for four months after admitting a corruption charge relating to a 40-over game against Durham.
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VIDEO: Retailer pledges industry help
17 Feb 2012 5:57:23
As London Fashion Week gets under way, Topshop boss Sir Philip Green has pledged to continue helping more young people get ahead in the industry.
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Fake bonds worth trillions seized
17 Feb 2012 5:45:54
Italian prosecutors have arrested eight people and seized $6 trillion in fake bonds found in a Swiss warehouse
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VIDEO: Portsmouth FC in administration
17 Feb 2012 5:45:44
Portsmouth Football Club has gone into administration for the second time in three seasons.
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US prices climb 0.2% in January
17 Feb 2012 5:36:34
US consumer prices rose by 0.2% in January, driven by rising costs of clothes and petrol, the Labor Department says.
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VIDEO: PM on nuclear job creation
17 Feb 2012 4:19:05
David Cameron has signed an agreement on nuclear energy that will pave the way for new jobs in the UK.
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Murdoch to launch Sun on Sunday
17 Feb 2012 3:57:37
Rupert Murdoch is to launch new weekend tabloid the Sun on Sunday "very soon" and lifts all staff suspensions.
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Greeks losing belief in the state
17 Feb 2012 3:49:25
Struggling Greeks losing belief in the state
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Pakistani cricketer named in scam
17 Feb 2012 3:34:09
A former Pakistani international cricketer is named in court as the go-between who persuaded an Essex player to take part in a spot betting scam.
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Oil firm considers Bowleven bid
17 Feb 2012 2:56:26
Dubai-based Dragon Oil announces it is considering making an offer for Edinburgh-based oil and gas explorer Bowleven.
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Diesel price 'at new record high'
17 Feb 2012 2:32:02
The price of diesel has hit a new high, at 143.05 pence a litre, figures suggest.
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