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Fixed retirement age to be axed
People reaching the age of 65 will no longer be forced to retire from October next year, under plans announced by the government.
Industry toasts beer sales rise
Good weather and football's World Cup is thought to have given a boost to beer sales in the UK, industry figures suggest.
Gambling firms reveal merger plan
The UK's Partygaming and Austrian firm Bwin unveil plans to merge and create the world's largest online gaming business.
Oil firms' profits almost double
Oil giants Royal Dutch Shell and Exxon Mobil see profits almost double in the week rival BP suffered record losses.
Jailed Enron boss requests bail
The former chief executive of Enron, Jeffrey Skilling, has applied for bail. His lawyer says his conviction for fraud will be overturned.
Toyota announces fresh car recall
Toyota is recalling almost 430,000 vehicles in the US and Japan amid concern over steering problems.
House price inflation eases again
UK house prices fell 0.5% in July, the Nationwide says, cutting the annual rate of house price inflation to 6.6% from 8.7%.
Citigroup agrees $75m fraud fine
Banking giant Citigroup agrees to pay $75m to settle civil charges that it misled investors over potential losses from subprime mortgages.
FSA tightens bankers' pay rules
The Financial Services Authority announces plans to update its guidelines on bankers' pay, affecting 2,500 firms.
BSkyB profits on high definition
Satellite TV group BSkyB reports a sharp jump in profits, driven by new subscriptions, particularly for high definition services.
California in 'fiscal emergency'
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declares a fiscal state of emergency, putting pressure on lawmakers to pass a budget.
Scottish review warns of job cuts
Up to 60,000 people working in the public sector in Scotland could lose their jobs, according to an independent review commissioned by ministers.
New High Street bank opens doors
The first High Street bank to launch in the UK for more than 100 years opens its doors for the first time.
China allows IMF report release
China allows the publication of an International Monetary Fund staff report on its economy for the first time since 2006.
Fugitive tycoon Nadir seeks bail
Fugitive Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir, who fled to northern Cyprus in 1993, begins a legal bid to be granted bail ahead of a UK theft trial.
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News - Top Stories
Libel
Easyjet founder wins damages
Equal rights
Court rules on gay asylum seekers
Consumer protection
Doorstep selling
Data protection
Public authorities to face tougher sanctions
Property
Commercial lease terms ruled on by court
Finance
Budget hits universities
Equal rights
Redevelopment comes under scrutiny
Personal injury
Petting farm to be sued for e-coli infection
Data protection
Kent police must take action
Retail figures
High street sales fall again
Higher Education
Fee rise will affect student numbers
Equal pay
Scottish workers win case
Consumer credit
Credit firms warned over jurisdiction
Children's hearings
Scottish bill passes first stage
Data protection
Action taken against IPCC

