GM awaits US ruling on sale plans
A new General Motors could emerge from bankruptcy protection soon if a US judge approves its plans to sell assets.
E Africa customs union boosted
Rwanda and Burundi join the East African Community Customs Union, which should lead to lower prices.
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Indian inflation turns negative
Inflation in India has turned negative for the first time in more than 30 years, official figures show.
Downturn is ‘climate opportunity’
The recession provides a chance to build a low-carbon future, says the International Energy Agency, if governments act quickly.
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Mass Italy asbestos trial opens
The trial of two building firm executives accused of negligence in some 2,200 asbestos-related deaths opens in Italy.
Buffett reveals new investments
US billionaire Warren Buffett’s investment firm, Berkshire Hathaway, reveals new stakes in Nestle and Exxon Mobil.
US airlines report mixed fortunes
US airlines report mixed fortunes for the July to September period as they battle to cope with the sluggish economy.
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Sahara Sun ‘to help power Europe’
A sustainable energy initiative that will start with a huge solar project in the Sahara desert is announced by a consortium of 12 European businesses.
Gold hits yet another record high
The price of gold hits yet another record as the dollar continues to weaken.
Japanese prices in record decline
Japanese consumer prices fell by a record 1.7% in the year to June, figures show, as interest rates are kept on hold.
Firms seeking swine flu answers
The UK government must do more to help firms protect themselves from the swine flu threat, a business group says.
M&S cuts dividend as profits fall
UK High Street retailer Marks and Spencer cuts its dividend by a third after reporting a fall in annual profits.
Spurs make record pre-tax profit
Tottenham Hotspur report record profits of آ£33.4m after the football club made big gains from selling its players.
Action promised on blacklisting
Business secretary Lord Mandelson promises new regulations to stop union members being denied jobs by secret blacklists.
Putin in new Ukraine gas warning
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says Ukraine may be having problems paying for gas, raising concerns over European supplies.
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Google and Apple not off the hook
Eric Schmidt’s resignation from Apple’s board because of competing products fails to halt a government investigation.
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Bookie hit as punters stay home
Bookmaker William Hill says the uncertain economic times are deterring punters, particularly at weekends.
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Eurozone economies contract 2.5%
The economy of the eurozone declined by 2.5% in the first three months of 2009, the EU’s statistics agency says.
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Regulator eyes BT pension costs
The cost of paying off the massive pension deficit at BT may lead to higher charges for some business customers.
Asian shares up on recovery hopes
Asian shares rise, boosted by comments from Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke that the US economy may be recovering.
Ofwat ruling due on water charges
The water regulator will announce later how much firms in England and Wales can charge customers over the next five years.
Bernanke’s confirmation boosted
Ben Bernanke’s nomination to a second term as head of the US Federal Reserve is approved by a key Senate panel.
