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'Jobs hit' if growth falls short

An employment group warns the UK's job market could be hit if economic growth even slightly undershoots official forecasts.

Strong demand boosts Intel profit

US chipmaker Intel reports bumper profits for April to June in what it describes as its "best" quarterly results.

New bank supervisor talks tough

The Bank of England chief cashier, soon-to-be banking supervisor, says regulators have to stand up to banks.

FSA boss warns against quick fix

The head of the UK financial watchdog warns the recovery could be undermined if new regulation is introduced quickly.

Surveyors expect house price fall

Surveyors are expecting house prices to fall in the coming months owing to more home sales and economic uncertainty.

Record fall in foreign holidays

Visits abroad by UK tourists fell at a record rate in 2009 as holidaymakers and business travellers cut back.

UK inflation slows again in June

UK inflation rates slows again in June, to 3.2% from 3.4% in May, but remains well above the Bank of England's 2% target.

BP delays pressure test on well

BP will do a key test on its leaking Gulf of Mexico well to see if the oil flow can be shut off using the newly-installed cap.

Borders agrees to sell Paperchase

US book retailer Borders agrees to sell UK-based stationery group Paperchase for $31m to help reduce its debt.

Founder Hugh Hefner offers to buy back Playboy

Playboy says that its founder Hugh Hefner has made an offer to buy out the remaining listed shares in the troubled adult entertainment company.

Rebalancing act

Experts agree the UK economy needs to change, but what shape might it take?

On the rack

M&S latest to face shareholder anger over bosses pay

Bebo returns

Is there still room for the small guy in social networking?

The credit trap

Why credit cards may not be what they seem

Friend or foe?

Business comes first for Georgia and Russia

Grand designs

Aircraft giants look to take on industry leaders

Flying high

Regional jet makers eyeing global growth

Senate to vote on Wall St reform

Four undecided senators will now support financial reform, giving Democrats enough votes to pass the bill.

Greece enjoys debt sale success

Greece successfully sells government bonds in its first return to the money markets since May's emergency loan.

US trade deficit at 18-month high

The US trade deficit widens to its highest level in 18 months, driven by demand for imported cars, computers and clothing.

Budd in defence of OBR's record

The head of the new Office for Budget Responsibility rejects criticism it is not independent from government.

FSA to ban self-cert home loans

The Financial Services Authority proposes new "back to basics" mortgage rules to stop lending without proof of income.

Moody's downgrades Portugal

Ratings agency Moody's downgrades Portugal's sovereign debt citing its public finances and weak growth prospects.

Burberry sees high sales growth

British luxury goods store Burberry enjoys 24% revenue growth during the first three months of the financial year.

EU approves Estonian euro entry

EU finance ministers back Estonia's bid to become the eurozone's 17th member in January 2011.

Infosys suffers fall in profits

Indian outsourcing giant Infosys reports a fall in profits but remains upbeat despite concerns over European demand.

Avtovaz in profit as sales surge

Avtovaz, Russia's leading carmaker, returns to profitability in the April-June period thanks to a Russian car scrappage scheme.

Sun shone on UK retailers in June

UK retail sales grow at their fastest pace since March, thanks in part to sunny weather late in the month.

Businesses 'profit from nature'

Companies as well as governments will reap dividends from paying for nature, a UN-sponsored report concludes.

Bankrupts 'cut off from banking'

People going through bankruptcy are unable to get even basic bank accounts, according to an advice service.

Affordable rates lift borrowing

The number of loans made for house purchases rose slightly in the UK in May as low interest rates continued, lenders say.

Kent Reliance in buy-out talks

US private equity firm JC Flowers is in talks to take a stake in Kent Reliance building society and gain a foothold in UK banking.

China's property market falters

China's frothy property market may have peaked after a government clampdown on speculators, data shows.

NHS 'to undergo radical overhaul'

The NHS in England is to undergo one of the biggest restructuring in its history, the government announces.

EU welcomes rescue fund idea

European Commissioner Michel Barnier cautiously welcomes a financial rescue fund proposed by Italian bank Unicredit.

Alcoa in profit amid sales surge

US aluminium-maker Alcoa reports a return to profit as sales surged in the three months to the end of June.

RMT union calls off Tube strike

Wednesday's planned 48-hour strike on the Tube is called off as the RMT union agrees a 4.2% pay deal.

Well failure knocks Falkland Oil

Huge fall in Falkland Oil and Gas shares after company says its search for oil has so far proved fruitless.

Yankees owner Steinbrenner dies

George Steinbrenner, owner of the famous New York Yankees baseball team, dies at the age of 80 after suffering a heart attack.

Bolt snubs London over tax laws

Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt says he will not compete in London before 2012, because of UK tax laws.

Peugeot seals China joint venture

French car giant Peugeot Citroen becomes the latest major carmaker to team up with Changan Automotive Group.

Rolls-Royce car production rises

The manufacture of Rolls-Royce cars at the firm's West Sussex plant reaches its highest level for seven years.

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