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Cable worries over 'casino' banks
Business Secretary Vince Cable expresses "worry" about the combination of High Street banks with investment banking, after Bob Diamond is named as Barclays' new boss.
Winding up
Regional Development Agency on its way out
Cable concerned over stability of banks
The Business Secretary, Vince Cable, has expressed concern about the appointment of the investment banker, Bob Diamond, as the new chief executive of Barclays.
Maurice Saatchi: No Mad Man
Maurice Saatchi: "We had a romantic belief that it was possible for individuals to change the world by an act of will - a flat refusal to accept the status quo."
Cable: Setting the bar on science funding
Business Secretary Vince Cable says "the bar will have to be raised" on science funding
Japan may intervene to curb yen
The Japanese finance minister says there could be market intervention as the yen hits a new 15-year high.
Job market growth slows in August
Job appointments grew at their slowest rate in 10 months in August, raising questions about the strength of the UK job market, a survey suggests.
Deep pockets
Finding investors to delve beneath the ocean waves
Basketball targets emerging markets
The National Basketball Association wants to expand the game and are looking at emerging markets such as India and China to push their products.
HP sues Hurd over new Oracle job
Computer maker Hewlett Packard (HP) has filed a lawsuit against its former head Mark Hurd in an attempt to stop him joining database software maker Oracle.
Boeing revamps military division
Boeing announces cuts at its military aircraft division in readiness for future reductions in US government defence spending.
China calling
Can trade with China help the UK economy?
HP sues Hurd over new Oracle job
Hewlett Packard files a lawsuit against its former head Mark Hurd to try and stop him joining database software maker Oracle.
Concern over new business groups
The government receives 56 requests to set up local business groups - amid concerns some could be too small and lack clout.
Wednesday ward off administration
Sheffield Wednesday are saved from administration after reaching an agreement with their bank over an unpaid tax bill, BBC Radio Sheffield understands.
Tube strike brings major delays
Millions of Londoners have been attempting to travel home amid a major Tube strike affecting nearly all its lines.
EU agrees new financial framework
European finance ministers agree a new framework for financial supervision, designed to help prevent future financial crises.
Huge growth at largest wind farm
A massive expansion is to take place at Europe's largest onshore wind farm in East Renfrewshire.
Obama to back company tax breaks
President Obama is to call for company tax breaks in his bid to regain the initiative as mid-term elections loom.
Workplace accidents 'unreported'
Union leaders claim some workplace accidents go unreported with 1.2 million people suffering from work-related illnesses.
