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British Airways profits soar 45%
British Airways reports a sharp jump in annual profits to £883m but its boss says he will not accept a bonus.
Oil edges towards $128 a barrel
Oil prices hit a record approaching $128 a barrel for the first time on fresh worries about global supplies.
Plastic bag policy 'a diversion'
Plans to tackle use of plastic bags are a diversion from the real environmental issues, a government adviser says.
New rail ticket system to start
Rail passengers will see the first phase of changes to the ticketing system introduced on 18 May.
Phones4U facing mis-selling probe
Regulator Ofcom says it will spend six months investigating Phones4U over alleged mis-selling.
CPI target to 'crucify' consumers
Consumers will be "crucified" unless ministers change the target for fighting inflation, a leading economist warns.
Home construction picks up in US
Construction of new US homes increased in April, raising hopes that the housing market may be recovering.
US consumer confidence falls
US consumer sentiment is now at its lowest level in almost 28 years, says a closely-watched survey.
GE to 'switch off' appliance unit
US conglomerate General Electric is set to quit the household appliances market after 100 years.
Bharti African talks 'continue'
Indian mobile firm Bharti Telecom is in talks about buying South Africa's MTN, reports say.
Battle over new Bangalore airport
A row breaks out over Bangalore's new international airport, as it gets ready to open on 23 May.
Abbey reduces some of its rates
The Abbey becomes the second big lender this week to make slight cuts to some of its mortgage rates.
Market rumours fuel BHP shares
Shares in the world's largest miner BHP Billiton rise on speculation about investment from China.
Fewer people facing bankruptcy
The number of people facing bankruptcy in England and Wales falls compared with a year ago.
WTO scrutinises US trade policy
The US should lower trade barriers and grow exports to boost its economy, the World Trade Organization says.
Eurozone sees March trade deficit
A strong euro and soaring oil prices create a surprise trade deficit across the eurozone in March.
Water competition proposed
Watchdog Ofwat is recommending that the water and sewerage sector be opened to competition.
GTA lifts US video game sales
US sales of video game consoles and software were up 47% in April from a year ago, a research firm says.
Yahoo rebuffs plan to oust board
The net portal fires back at a billionaire investor who wants to oust the present board of directors at Yahoo.
Hope of rice exports cuts prices
Rice prices fall as Pakistan says it will permit exports of the staple grain, easing fears of a global food shortage.
House building in England slumps
House building has slumped under the impact of the credit crunch and is heading to its lowest level for 10 years.
Pension buy-outs gathering pace
The insurance firm Friends Provident becomes the latest big company to off-load part of its pension scheme.
Huge fine for financial adviser
The Thinc Group is fined £900,000 for poor record-keeping when selling sub-prime mortgages.
MPs call for simpler tax forms
A committee of MPs says tax payers should be given more help to understand and fill in their tax forms.
Exports bolster Japan's economy
Japan's economy grew at a brisk annual rate of 3.3% in the first three months of 2008, official figures show.
Fed auctions $7bn in securities
The US central bank auctions $7bn in securities, far less than was available, showing credit markets are improving.
Euro growth better than expected
Economic growth in Europe during the first three months of 2008 was better than expected, official data shows.
Global food prices fall in April
Average food prices fall in April, the first time they have done so for 15 months, according to a UN agency.
British Energy mulls bid offers
Nuclear power firm British Energy says it has received a number of takeover proposals from interested parties.
CBS buys tech website CNET
Television company CBS agrees to buy online technology news and entertainment website CNET.
Investor challenges Yahoo
A billionaire investor announces he will fight to oust the present board of directors at Yahoo.
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