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UK economic growth revised downwards
Economic growth was a worse than expected 0.4% in the last three months of 2017, official figures say.
- 22 February 2018
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Fed confidence about US economy grows
Minutes from the Federal Reserve's January meeting will fuel debate over whether US interest rates should rise.
- 21 February 2018
- From the section Business
MPs launch inquiry into digital currencies
The UK's Treasury Committee has launched an investigation into the risks and rewards of digital money.
- 22 February 2018
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Sacked pregnant worker loses court case
- 22 February 2018
- From the section Europe
Productivity growth strongest since 2008
- 21 February 2018
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BP says oil use to peak in 20 years
- 21 February 2018
- From the section Business
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UK borrowing lowest since financial crisis
- 21 February 2018
- From the section Business
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Most firms pay men more than women
- 21 February 2018
- From the section Business
Venezuela launches oil cryptocurrency
- 20 February 2018
- From the section Business
Key gig economy case reaches Supreme Court
- 20 February 2018
- From the section Business
Apprentice levy 'has been disastrous'
- 20 February 2018
- From the section Business
Corbyn vows to curb City of London's power
- 20 February 2018
- From the section UK Politics
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KFC's cheeky apology for chicken chaos
- 23 February 2018
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RBS profit 'very symbolic'
- 23 February 2018
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Is nationalisation the answer for Britain's railways?
- 23 February 2018
- From the section Business
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When fashion meets Hollywood VFX
- 23 February 2018
- From the section Technology
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'Liberia's economy is my main goal'
- 23 February 2018
- From the section Business
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Million dollar idea: Duct tape
- 23 February 2018
- From the section Business
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- 4 December 2017
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How the US Federal Reserve sets interest rates
- 28 November 2017
- From the section Business
Hammond loosens his belt
The chancellor eases up as the economy stutters.
- 22 November 2017
- From the section Business
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Tech giants face new UK tax clampdown
Google and Facebook in government’s sights as Treasury says tax on revenues is its “preferred option”
22 February 2018
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KFC's cheeky apology for chicken chaos
- 23 February 2018
- From the section Business
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RBS profit 'very symbolic'
- 23 February 2018
- From the section Business
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Is nationalisation the answer for Britain's railways?
- 23 February 2018
- From the section Business
Video 1:47
When fashion meets Hollywood VFX
- 23 February 2018
- From the section Technology
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'Liberia's economy is my main goal'
- 23 February 2018
- From the section Business
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Million dollar idea: Duct tape
- 23 February 2018
- From the section Business
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