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The government has given the go ahead for £32bn high-speed rail project

The government has given the go ahead for £32bn high-speed rail project

Transport Secretary Justine Greening says the scheme will provide prosperity for the country.

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Windfall from London airports to be shared amongst BAA's shareholders

Windfall from London airports to be shared amongst BAA's shareholders

Accusations of "profiteering" as BAA plans a windfall payout to its investors.

 Airline tie-up: BA owner buys BMI from Lufthansa

Airline tie-up: BA owner buys BMI from Lufthansa

IAG chief warns of job losses; Virgin opposes the deal

Almost 1,000 jobs set to go in Lloyds shake up

Almost 1,000 jobs set to go in Lloyds shake up

Partially state-owned bank to close offices in Newcastle, Romford and Scunthorpe.

Government will not intervene on RBS bonus payments

Government will not intervene on RBS bonus payments

Downing Street says "We are not going to micro-manage bonuses".

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Hester's bonus decision is a victory for Ed Miliband

Hester's bonus decision is a victory for Ed Miliband

It was Labour's plan to hold a Commons vote that forced the RBS chief to give up his £1m bonus.

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BP profits rise sharply in Q4

BP profits rise sharply in Q4

Oil giant confirms increased dividend payments to shareholders after profits soar.

Energy companies expected to bring down gas prices in coming months

Energy companies expected to bring down gas prices in coming months

EDF Energy will cut its gas bills by 5 per cent in February.

John Lewis Partnership weekly sales up by 10 per cent

John Lewis Partnership weekly sales up by 10 per cent

Stores reported sales of £52.46m for the first week of February.

PepsiCo plans job cuts despite revenue surge

PepsiCo plans job cuts despite revenue surge

Drinks company plans to cut 8,700 jobs, or about 3 per cent of its workforce.

Two and a half cheers for Bill Gates

Two and a half cheers for Bill Gates

To tackle neglected tropical diseases we need a far more collaborative and flexible approach.

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Atos is

Atos is "black and white" on fitness and disability

One man's experience of successfully appealing a Work Capability Assessment ruling.

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LinkedIn attracts 14 million new members during Q4

LinkedIn attracts 14 million new members during Q4

Social network now boasts 145 million users as revenue doubles.

Facebook set for stock market floatation

Facebook set for stock market floatation

Social networking site unveils plans for $5bn IPO.

Osborne's failure

The verdict is in – the Chancellor’s austerity measures have failed

Knighthood row

The Fred Goodwin knighthood row

Don't be fooled

Don't be fooled by the employment increase

The tide turns

The consensus is turning against austerity

Cameron is vague

Cameron's hollow speech on

Here to stay?

Tories abandon plans to abolish 50p tax rate --  for now

Misleading report

The right tries to blame youth unemployment on immigration -- again

Defends Euro

2012 will not be the end of the Euro, says IMF's Christine Lagarde
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