Graduates ‘vulnerable to cuts’
By BBC on July 2, 2010
Graduate unemployment could hit record levels due to planned public spending cuts, a research body warns. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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‘One in ten’ UK graduates jobless
By BBC on July 2, 2010
Ten percent of students who left UK colleges last year were unable to find work, according to official figures. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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EU curbs mobile internet charges
By BBC on July 2, 2010
EU protection to prevent mobile phone and computer users running up large data bills while travelling comes into force. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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Stocks down on factory data
By BBC on July 2, 2010
Disappointing manufacturing reports from China and Europe worry investors, raising concerns over the economic recovery. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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BP taboo
By BBC on July 2, 2010
Who has reason to praise the oil giant after the spill? Read the full story on BBC World Business
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Fears over new mortgage squeeze
By BBC on July 2, 2010
Lenders warn that homebuyers could face a fresh squeeze on mortgages in the next three months. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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EU agrees bank bonuses limit deal
By BBC on July 2, 2010
The European Union agrees a deal placing new limits on bankers’ bonuses, linking them to salaries and long-term performance. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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Weather trumps World Cup in shops
By BBC on July 2, 2010
A prolonged period of hot weather is more significant for shops than England’s early exit from the World Cup, say analysts. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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US home sales dive on tax change
By BBC on July 2, 2010
The number of sales contracts signed for previously-owned homes plummeted in May with the removal of a tax break for buyers. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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Toyota warns about faulty engines
By BBC on July 2, 2010
Japanese car giant Toyota warns about potential faults with engines of about 270,000 cars it has sold worldwide. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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EU banks’ loan demand boosts euro
By BBC on July 2, 2010
A second day of lending by the European Central Bank to commercial banks helps to boost the euro. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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Tate & Lyle sells sugar business
By BBC on July 2, 2010
Tate & Lyle announces a deal to sell its sugar business to American Sugar Refining for £211m in cash. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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Sky Sports broadcast costs rise
By BBC on July 2, 2010
Sky puts up the price of Sky Sports, raising the cost to BT and Virgin of showing live events such as Premier League football. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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Energy firms face pricing probe
By BBC on July 2, 2010
Two energy companies are facing investigation by regulator Ofgem, one over a postcode lottery of bills. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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House passes US financial reform
By BBC on July 2, 2010
The US House of Representatives approves a landmark bill designed to overhaul regulation of the US financial system. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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Japan confidence at two-year high
By BBC on July 2, 2010
Japanese business confidence hits its highest level in two years, a survey by the country’s central bank suggests. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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Portugal blocks Vivo stake sale
By BBC on July 2, 2010
The Portuguese government uses special voting rights to block a bid by Spain’s Telefonica to buy Brazil’s leading mobile phone company. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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Google’s ‘new approach’ on China
By BBC on July 2, 2010
Google announces a “new approach” in China as it battles with Beijing over the censorship of internet search results. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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Sony Vaio laptop in mass ‘recall’
By BBC on July 2, 2010
Authorities in the US have instructed Sony to conduct a recall of its Vaio laptops, after reports of overheating. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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BP fined over tribal land output
By BBC on July 2, 2010
BP is fined $5.2m (£3.5m) for making false reports about energy output from US Native American lands. Read the full story on BBC World Business
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