05-08-08 18:19
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The US Federal Reserve keeps its key interest rate on hold at 2%, as widely expected, amid recession and inflation fears. 
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05-08-08 15:54
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The US service sector shrank once again in July, but by less than economists expected, figures show.
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05-08-08 14:43
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Standard Chartered defies the credit crunch and announces a large increase in profits.
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05-08-08 11:59
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The City watchdog says mortgage firms should treat customers fairly as the number of people facing arrears and repossessions rises.
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05-08-08 10:24
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The cost of sending a child to school rises to £1,077 a year, according to a report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research.
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05-08-08 10:23
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Spanish airline Iberia unveils a sharp drop in earnings, as it plans a merger with British Airways.
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05-08-08 10:21
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Oil prices touch $118 a barrel, the lowest price for three months, as figures indicate supplies are rising.
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05-08-08 09:58
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The UK service sector shrinks for a third month in a row, while manufacturing output also falls, figures show.
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05-08-08 09:11
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Foreign insurance firms could get greater access
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05-08-08 07:40
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French bank Societe Generale sees quarterly profits fall by 63%, as its investment banking unit is hit by the credit crunch.
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05-08-08 07:21
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Air France-KLM says profits for the April to June period fell nearly 60% as the airline was hit by rising fuel costs and a slower economy.
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05-08-08 06:51
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Northern Rock reports a bigger-than-expected loss of £585m for the first six months of the year.
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05-08-08 06:27
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Barclays agrees to sell its life
assurance arm to Swiss Re for £753m in cash.
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05-08-08 05:52
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Water provider United Utilities is to increase the amount it puts into a fund for customers struggling to pay bills.
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04-08-08 23:09
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Gutsy investors say bank shares may have hit the bottom
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04-08-08 23:07
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Who carries the can for the credit crunch?
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04-08-08 23:00
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The government launches a helpline to report mistreatment of workers or illegal pay rates as it clamps down on rogue employers.
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04-08-08 20:34
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Northern Rock is set to announce a loss of £500m but is paying off the government faster-than expected.
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04-08-08 19:04
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Oil prices drop below $120 a barrel as Tropical Storm Edouard appears unlikely to hit oil facilities in the Gulf of Mexico.
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