29-07-08 15:53
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Some 1.4 billion text messages are sent in the UK every week, according to the Mobile Data Association. 
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29-07-08 15:26
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US consumer confidence improves slightly in July, a survey suggests, but still represents a bleak view of the economy.
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29-07-08 15:14
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Crude oil prices slip, responding to a strengthening dollar and signs of weaker demand for crude.
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29-07-08 13:25
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Talks to rescue a deal that will liberalise world trade appear close to collapse in Geneva amid deep differences.
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29-07-08 11:55
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Banking group Abbey is set to overtake the Halifax to become the largest provider of new mortgages in the UK.
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29-07-08 11:41
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Pay schemes that perpetuate sexual discrimination are deemed illegal in a landmark Court of Appeal ruling.
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29-07-08 10:05
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Starbucks plans to shut over two-thirds of its 85 Australian outlets, as it struggles to turn around its business.
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29-07-08 09:17
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Retailer Woolworths reveals a 6.7% drop in sales in June and July amid worsening conditions on the High Street.
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29-07-08 08:29
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Even the wealthy hand back negative equity homes
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29-07-08 06:53
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The government may have to guarantee billions of pounds of mortgage bonds in order to revive the market, a report says.
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29-07-08 06:39
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Oil giant BP announces a 6% rise in profits for the second quarter of 2008, largely thanks to a sharp rise in the price of oil.
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29-07-08 02:29
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Talks to try to rescue a world trade deal go into a ninth day after delegates fail to resolve differences over market access.
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28-07-08 23:05
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In spite of global fears, Brazil hails its ethanol revolution
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28-07-08 23:02
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Banks have been the main targets for a 50% rise in fraud cases coming to court in the first six months of 2008.
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28-07-08 22:44
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US bank Merrill Lynch says it will write off another $5.7bn and needs to raise another $8.5bn by selling shares
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28-07-08 20:04
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The White House cuts its forecasts for economic growth this year and next and raises its unemployment predictions.
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