05-06-08 15:29
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Verizon Wireless says it is buying Alltel to become the largest mobile phone network in the US, overtaking AT&T. 
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05-06-08 14:33
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UK interest rates are kept at 5% by the Bank of England amid concerns about a quickening rate of inflation.
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05-06-08 14:27
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Three former bosses of metal trading firm RBG Resources are jailed for their part in a $700m fraud.
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05-06-08 13:50
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The OFT has warned 12 firms to stop making misleading claims to people about their IVAs.
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05-06-08 12:28
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Continental Airlines becomes the latest carrier to scale back because of its soaring fuel bill, cutting 3,000 jobs.
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05-06-08 11:51
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Bolivia agrees to pay Shell and Ashmore Energy International $240m for their shares in a key gas firm.
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05-06-08 11:45
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The European Central Bank leaves eurozone interest rates on hold at 4% after its latest meeting.
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05-06-08 10:24
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The rising cost of fuel prompts Australian airline Qantas to scrap or reduce several Asian services.
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05-06-08 09:04
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France Telecom proposes a merger with Teliasonera but its offer is rejected by its Swedish rival as too low.
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05-06-08 06:33
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Lloyds TSB agrees a deal whereby Northern Rock mortgage customers will be encouraged to switch to it.
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04-06-08 23:04
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The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold amid concerns about inflation.
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