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Technology
Google co-founder to step up as CEO
21 January 2011

Larry Page will take over from current CEO Eric Schmidt.

Insurance claims rise due to last year's weather conditions
20 January 2011

Weather-related claims cost RSA an extra £225m.

Business
UK unemployment continues to rise
19 January 2011

The number of young people unemployed in Britain has increased by thousands.

Business
Barclays forced to pay £60m to compensate for 'bad advice'
18 January 2011

The bank has been fined millions of pounds for advising customers to invest retirement funds.

Financial services
Bank of England urged to keep interest rates low
17 January 2011

Leading economic advisers warn of the dangers of a rise in interest rates.

Business
Factory gate inflation rate rises in December
14 January 2011

Hike in oil prices cause a rise in inflation.

Business
Default retirement age of 65 to be phased out
13 January 2011

The government has announced plans to phase out the retirement age.

Consumer
Sainsbury's reports 'record Christmas sales'
12 January 2011

Despite weather conditions, Sainsbury's sales overtook Asda, making the group second-largest grocer.

Business
UK growth rate is slowing, reports BCC
11 January 2011

Recent figures show a slowing rate of economic growth.

Consumer
Supermarket expansion will create 32,000 jobs
11 January 2011

The big four of the supermarket sector are planning to creat thousands of new jobs.

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