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Markets still falling over US and euro fears
Markets across the globe have continued to slide as investors react to the problems in the eurozone and fears about the United States economy.
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US shares continue down amid double-dip fears
Stocks tumble in the United States as investors respond to last week’s decision to cut the country’s AAA credit rating, prompting renewed concern over a possible double-dip US recession.
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Volatile markets struggle amid economic uncertainty
If anyone was hoping the US would shrug off its debt downgrade or the ECB decision to mop up risky Italian and Spanish bonds would have a positive effect, hopes have been dashed says Siobhan Kennedy.
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RBS in red after Greek debt crisis
RBS announces half-year losses of £794m after writing off its exposure to Greek debt and putting aside money to compensate people who were mis-sold payment protection insurance.
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Can positive US job growth halt market slide?
As world markets reel from a slump in share prices, crucial US unemployment figures show that job growth in the world’s largest economy accelerated more than expected in July.
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Lloyds Banking Group posts £3.3bn loss
Lloyds Banking Group announces losses of £3.3bn after putting aside £3.2bn to compensate people who were mis-sold payment protection insurance.
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Northern Rock announces reduced losses
Northern Rock announces reduced losses of £78.8m for the first six months of 2011 compared to losses of £140m for the same period last year.
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Barclays profits fall sharply
Barclays first-half profit has fallen by a third after it was forced to set aside £1bn to compensate customers who were mis-sold insurance.
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HSBC to cut 30,000 jobs
Banking giant HSBC warns it will cut 30,000 jobs worldwide by 2013 as part of a restructuring plan.
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Libya criticises UK recognition of rebels
Muammar Gaddafi’s regime says Britain’s decision to diplomatically recognise Libya’s rebels is “irresponsible, illegal, and a violation of British and international law.”
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Gaddafi’s diplomats expelled from Britain
All Colonel Gaddafi’s Libyan diplomats are to be expelled from the UK as Britain recognises the National Transitional Council as the “sole governmental authority” in the country.
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Gaddafi could stay in Libya ‘if he gives up power’
Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi could stay in the country as long as he relinquishes power, according to Foreign Secretary William Hague.
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Why Government economic policies never go to plan
It might be the weather, troubles abroad – or just the legacy of the past. But there often seems to be a reason why the Government’s plans for the economy never go quite to plan.
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Pragmatism rules in Libyan stalemate
As the Foreign Secretary, William Hague, offers the prospect of Colonel Gaddafi being allowed to stay in Libya if he steps down as leader, Anthony Tucker-Jones reports on the shifting political sands.
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UK economy grows by 0.2 per cent
The UK economy has grown by just 0.2 per cent during the last quarter, with the Japanese tsunami, Royal Wedding, and April bank holidays all having an impact.
