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Vending machine companies warn cheaper "steel" 5p and 10p coins being considered by the Treasury could cost the industry millions of pounds.

High Street banks have been accused of leaving some customers in "dire poverty" after taking money out of their accounts without permission.

Nigeria's economy will hit double-digit growth by the end of 2011 or early 2012, the country's finance minister says.

The Brazilian state oil company, Petrobras, unveils plans to sell up to $64.5bn of new stock, in one of the world's largest share offers.

HSBC may quit its London headquarters if the UK government decides to break up big banks, a senior executive says.

Economists remain divided over the merits of spending cuts

The United Nations' food agency calls a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rapid rises in food prices.

Global food prices have reached a 20 year high and there are concerns they could climb even further after Russia decided to extend its ban on wheat exports.

The US economy shed another 54,000 jobs in August, the third month in a row that jobs have been lost, official figures show.

Since the credit crunch Dubai has been attracting tourists with massively discounted prices at luxury hotels but during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan the city is having to work even harder to entice tourists.

BP says the cost of its Gulf of Mexico oil spill has risen to $8bn - a rise of more than $2bn in the last month alone.

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Rory Cellan-Jones tries out 3D video equipment and looks at the latest ultra thin and bright OLED TVs.

The cost of mortgages is continuing to fall and they are becoming more accessible to some borrowers, figures show.

How far can BMW stretch the brand before it snaps?

The lacemaking factory going back to traditional methods to survive

Alcohol consumption has fallen faster than ever, figures from the British Beer and Pub Association suggest.

Meadowhall in Sheffield was one of the first giant shopping centres in the UK. What sort of effect has it had on the local area?

New data shows new construction orders contracted in the second quarter, while the services sector slowed sharply in August.

Travel expert Simon Calder has more advice for people doing battle with airlines and agents.