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BBC Business, 11.03.10 15:11 UTC

US trade deficit in surprise fall

The US trade deficit fell unexpectedly in January, following a big drop in imports of oil and foreign cars.

BBC Business, 11.03.10 15:11 UTC

HSBC admits huge Swiss data theft

About 24,000 clients of HSBC's private banking operation in Switzerland had personal details stolen by a former employee, the company has admitted.


BBC Business, 11.03.10 14:49 UTC

Claims firm solicitors shut down

A firm of solicitors which worked for a leading claims management company has been shut down by the Solicitors' Regulation Authority (SRA).


BBC Business, 11.03.10 14:26 UTC

Volkswagen profits fall sharply

Europe's biggest carmaker, Volkswagen, saw net profits fall 80% last year to 960m euros ($1.3bn; £872m).


BBC Business, 11.03.10 13:59 UTC

Man Utd in Malaysia sponsor deal

Manchester United has signed a five-year sponsorship deal with communications group Telekom Malaysia.


BBC Business, 11.03.10 13:16 UTC

Profits halve for Scotsman owners

The owners of the Scotsman and Yorkshire Post has seen full year pre-tax profits fall by 56% to £43m.


BBC Business, 11.03.10 13:16 UTC

Scottish Power to cut gas bills

Scottish Power has announced it is to cut gas prices by an average of 8% from the end of March.


BBC Business, 11.03.10 12:51 UTC

Record judgement: Pink Floyd win EMI court battle

Pink Floyd have won a court battle with record label EMI over how their music is sold over the internet.


BBC Business, 11.03.10 12:51 UTC

HMRC ready to back Pompey set-up

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will not pursue its dispute over the validity of the administration at Portsmouth football club, the BBC has learned.


BBC Business, 11.03.10 12:03 UTC

Rail union workers vote to strike

Network Rail maintenance workers have voted in favour of strikes, bringing about the possibility of action over Easter.