Union considering BA strike dates
By BBC on March 11, 2010
Union leaders representing British Airways cabin crew are meeting to decide whether to announce dates for a strike.
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Greeks stage fresh general strike
By BBC on March 11, 2010
Greek public and transport services grind to a halt and clashes break out during a third strike over austerity measures.
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Mexican shakes up world rich list
By BBC on March 11, 2010
Mexican Carlos Slim overtakes Bill Gates as the world’s richest man, according to the Forbes “rich list”, with a fortune of $53.5bn.
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HMRC ready to back Pompey set-up
By BBC on March 11, 2010
The validity of Portsmouth’s administration will not be challenged by HM Revenue & Customs, the BBC learns.
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John Lewis staff get £151m bonus
By BBC on March 11, 2010
Department store group John Lewis reports a 9.7% rise in annual profits to £306.6m as staff share a bumper bonus.
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Rail union workers vote to strike
By BBC on March 11, 2010
Network Rail maintenance workers vote in favour of strikes, bringing about the possibility of action over Easter.
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High-speed rail plans announced
By BBC on March 11, 2010
Plans for a new high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham have been announced by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis.
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Greeks stage fresh general strike
By BBC on March 11, 2010
Public and transport services grind to a halt in Greece as workers stage a third strike in protest at austerity measures.
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Daihatsu recalling cars in Japan
By BBC on March 11, 2010
Carmaker Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota, is recalling 274,551 vehicles in Japan because of a number of possible defects.
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Morrisons profit up on new stores
By BBC on March 11, 2010
The UK’s fourth biggest supermarket group, Morrisons, reports a 30% rise in annual profits after it opens more stores.
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Boosting Brazil
By BBC on March 11, 2010
Brazil exploits potential as web use spreads
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BP to explore for oil in Brazil
By BBC on March 11, 2010
Oil giant BP announces a $7bn (£4.7bn) deal that will allow it to begin exploring for oil off the coast of Brazil.
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Japan’s economic growth rate cut
By BBC on March 11, 2010
Japan’s economy grew by less than first estimated in the final quarter of 2009, revised government figures show.
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China inflation at 16-month high
By BBC on March 11, 2010
Chinese inflation hit a 16-month high in February, leading to calls for the government to take measures to cool the economy.
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Union to consider BA strike dates
By BBC on March 11, 2010
Union leaders representing British Airways cabin crew will meet later to decide whether to announce dates for a strike.
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High-speed rail line plan awaited
By BBC on March 11, 2010
Plans for a new high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham are to be published by the government later.
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Mexican shakes up world rich list
By BBC on March 11, 2010
Mexican Carlos Slim overtakes Bill Gates as the world’s richest man, according to the Forbes “rich list”, with a fortune of $53.5bn.
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UK snow insurance claims at £650m
By BBC on March 11, 2010
Insurers paid out £650m from 335,000 claims made as a result of damage caused by the wintry weather in the UK.
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High flyer
By BBC on March 11, 2010
The extra ordinary life of the man from the Pru
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Bright ideas
By BBC on March 11, 2010
Why intellectual property is not a luxury
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