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Seattle Times, 24.04.13 07:01 UTC

UK in dark mood as new recession may be confirmed

Recession may just be a word. But in Britain it may become a habit - and a dangerous one at that.

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Daily Mail, 24.04.13 07:01 UTC

Lloyds Banking Group's sale of more than 600 branches to the Co-operative Group collapses

PUBLISHED: 06:36 GMT, 24 April 2013 | UPDATED: 06:58 GMT, 24 April 2013 Lloyds Banking Group's sale of more than 600 branches to the Co-operative Group has collapsed, partly because the buyer has a ...

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Reuters - Business News, 24.04.13 06:50 UTC

Insight: Ageing deepens debt-laden Europe's economic woes

By Alan Wheatley, Global Economics Correspondent RIGA/LISBON | Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:35am EDT RIGA/LISBON (Reuters) - Long after the debt crisis is over, Europe will be grappling with an even more ...

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The Sydney Morning Herald, 24.04.13 06:50 UTC

Selectors back experienced leadership, for now

Comment A line in the sand might have been drawn in India, but the selectors have drawn theirs with the unveiling of an Ashes squad that reaches for old-school cricketers and strong leaders. It will, ...

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The Register, 24.04.13 06:17 UTC

Ofcom to UK: Really - you're using the same password for everything?

Brits are taking serious security risks by continuing to use the same password for multiple websites, communications watchdog Ofcom warned today. Worse still, the regulator - which published a report ...

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Telegraph, 24.04.13 06:16 UTC

Climate change advisers says fracking can be OK

Shale gas should be part of keeping the lights on while cutting carbon, according to the Government s climate change advisers.

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Reuters - Business News, 24.04.13 06:15 UTC

Lloyds UK branches sale to Co-op collapses: sources

By Steve Slater LONDON | Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:45am EDT LONDON (Reuters) - The planned sale of more than 600 UK bank branches by Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) to the Co-Operative Group has fallen ...

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Telegraph, 24.04.13 05:53 UTC

SNP independence plans in disarray after sterling rejection

Alex Salmond s independence plans are in disarray after a comprehensive rejection of his proposal for an independent Scotland to share sterling by Chancellor George Osborne.

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Telegraph, 24.04.13 05:53 UTC

Children 'should get compulsory cycling lessons at school'

Cycling should be placed on the National Curriculum to combat the obesity crisis and improve levels of road safety, a powerful coalition of transport and health experts warns today.

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BBC World News, 24.04.13 04:47 UTC

University of Bath student jailed over tutor bribe bid

A failing student who tried to bribe his tutor while carrying a loaded air pistol has been jailed for 12 months.

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