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| BBC News - Business |
| The latest stories from the Business section of the BBC News web site. |
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| Glencore-Xstrata in $90bn merger |
| Anglo-Swiss mining group Xstrata unveils a $90bn merger with commodity trader Glencore, a move opposed by some major shareholders. |
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| Euro 'could survive Greece exit' |
| Pressure is rising on Greece's national unity government to agree tough reforms as one European offical said that it was "no man overboard" if Greece left the euro. |
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| UBS profits down on weak business |
| Profits at Swiss bank UBS slump by three-quarters and the outlook remains tough as the eurozone crisis saps business. |
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| BP ups dividend as profits rise |
| BP announces sharply higher profits and increases its dividend to shareholders for the first time since the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. |
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| India growth 'to fall below 7%' |
| India's economic growth is likely to dip below 7% for the 2011-12 financial year, new government statistics show. |
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| Dutch car plant in '1-euro' offer |
| A Mitsubishi Motors boss offers to sell its Dutch factory for one euro, a day after the Japanese car-maker said it was halting production there. |
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| Toyota increases profits forecast |
| Carmaker Toyota raises its profits forecast, saying its recovery is on track after the Japanese tsunami, Thai floods and the strong yen. |
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| Loss at steel maker ArcelorMittal |
| Steel maker ArcelorMittal reports a loss for the final three months of last year, but forecasts better times ahead. |
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| Tax deal brings out 2,000 evaders |
| Some 2,000 people from the UK with money invested in Liechtenstein have come forward after the tax haven was put under the spotlight. |
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| Fall in German industrial output |
| Production at German factories recorded a surprise fall in December, figures show |
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| Indian aviation rescue unveiled |
| India sets out plans to allow aviation firms to import jet fuel directly, part of a package to bolster the ailing air industry. |
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| Citi to launch China credit cards |
| The Chinese unit of Citigroup wins approval to launch credit cards in China, the first non-Asian bank to do so. |
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| Freeze prompts Europe emergencies |
| As freezing weather grips much of Europe, Italy takes steps to conserve gas while emergency situations have been declared in other countries. |
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| Macquarie falls on profit warning |
| Macquarie Group, the largest investment bank in Australia, says it expects full year profits to drop 25% as a weak market hurts its business. |
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| India miners face licence repeal |
| A panel appointed by India's Supreme Court recommends that the licences of as many as 49 iron ore miners should be cancelled. |
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| China drives growth for KFC owner |
| The owner of restaurant brands KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell reports another set of strong figures, helped by growth in China. |
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| Brazil sells control of airports |
| The Brazilian government privatises operations at three airports as part of moves to upgrade transport links ahead of the World Cup. |
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| Japan carmakers see US sales jump |
| Japanese carmakers report a jump in their US sales in January boosted by new models and the restoration of supply chains. |
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| American Airlines cuts 13,000 jobs |
| The loss-making parent company of American Airlines says it will shed 13,000 jobs - around 15% of its workforce. |
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| Profits surge at GlaxoSmithKline |
| UK drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline announces profits of £1.9bn for the three months to the end of December, up from a £193m loss a year previously. |
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| Gas price rises as freeze bites |
| The price of gas increases sharply around Europe as below-freezing temperatures lead to a surge in demand. |
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| Greek leaders pause bailout talks |
| Party leaders in Greece's ruling coalition end talks on details for a crucial 130bn-euro EU rescue plan without agreement. |
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| Uganda signs oil production deal |
| Oil production is set to start in Uganda after a deal is signed between the government and London-based Tullow oil, which also draws in Chinese and French firms. |
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| IMF warns of Iran oil shock risk |
| The International Monetary Fund warns of a possible 20-30% spike in oil prices if Iranian exports are disrupted. |
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| South Sudan in oil pipeline deal |
| South Sudan agrees a deal with Kenya to build an pipeline to Lamu, potentially reducing its dependence on its northern neighbour Sudan to export its oil. |
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| HTC profits up but outlook poor |
| Taiwan smartphone maker HTC reports a 57% jump in annual profits, but it predicts a downbeat start to trading this year. |
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| Euro crisis 'could damage China' |
| A eurozone recession could almost halve Chinese growth this year, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund. |
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| Hutchison to buy Orange Austria |
| Hong Kong's Hutchison 3G agrees to buy Orange Austria in a bid to expand it presence and boost market share in the country. |
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| Redknapp tax trial jury sent home |
| The jury in the Harry Redknapp tax evasion trial is sent home for the day with deliberations to continue on Wednesday. |
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| 2012 venue naming rights for sale |
| The Olympic Park Legacy Company has launched a process to recruit sponsors of venues beyond London 2012. |
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| Hearts face action over tax bill |
| Heart of Midlothian Football Club is given eight days by tax officials to pay an outstanding bill or face liquidation. |
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| Viewpoint: The connected workforce |
| Google's Sebastien Marotte on the internet giant's predictions that the cloud, mobile and social media are going to radically alter the way we work |
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| India's richest shrine goes green |
| India’s Tirupati Temple has adopted a range of green technologies - and the shrine is now trading carbon credits. |
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| Threat landscape is 'constantly evolving' |
| Threat landscape is constantly evolving, says McAfee chief technology office. |
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| People problems plague Gulf start-ups |
| Simon Atkinson explores the advantages and disadvantages faced by new companies setting up in the United Arab Emirates. |
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| Giving an invasive water pest the bullet |
| The small firms working together to help to tackle one of the UK's most invasive species - the zebra mussel. |
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| What drives US entrepreneurship? |
| What is the secret behind the high number of successful business start-ups in the US? We talk to three American business people. |
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| Stores offer warranty concessions |
| Dixons, Comet and Argos have pledged to improve the way extended warranties for electrical goods are sold, the Office for Fair Trading says. |
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| EMA replacement 'failing young' |
| A report suggests poor young students are dropping out of college because the government's bursary scheme is "inadequate". |
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| Pension costs 'may rise faster' |
| The mortality rate in England and Wales improved in 2011, which could have a knock-on effect on pensions, actuaries say. |
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| VIDEO: Thousands in Greece go on strike |
| Public transport and ports have ground to a halt in Greece as two of the country's largest public-sector unions strike in protest at continuing austerity. |
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| VIDEO: Connecting the future of business travel |
| As almost any road warrior will tell you, wi-fi connectivity is becoming more and more important and necessary. |
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| VIDEO: Merger will create mining giant |
| News of a merger between mining firm Xstrata and commodities trader Glencore has been met with a mixed reception by investors. |
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| AUDIO: Europe must do 'real' business |
| Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad says Europe needs to produce 'real' goods and services, not rely on the financial sector |
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| VIDEO: Perfect weather for ice wine makers |
| For Czech Republics ice wine makers freezing temperature is just right for harvesting grapes. |
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| VIDEO: Sri Lankan concern over Iran oil |
| People in Sri Lanka are growing increasingly worried about the effect on their economy of US-led sanctions against Iran. |
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| AUDIO: How did Canada weather the crisis? |
| The president of the Toronto Financial Services Alliance told Radio 5 live how Canada managed to avoid a state-bailout. |
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| VIDEO: Eye-tracking helps advertisers |
| Developments in eye-tracking technology are helping advertisers predict what products will appeal to customers. |
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| 'Europe is poor so should live within its means' |
| Time to learn from Asia and cut the cloth accordingly says Mahathir Mohamed |
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| Arab Spring hits India mango trade |
| Indias mango industry hit by Arab Spring |
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| China loosens grip on yuan |
| Foreigners allowed to invest directly using yuan |
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| What the Dickens is the author worth? |
| Valuing the author's brand, 200 years after his birth |
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| Road warriors struggle to get connected |
| Road warriors struggle to get connected |
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| Making money in war time |
| Making money in war time |
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| Tales of woe from the roaming professionals |
| When working in a new country can prove unlucky |
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