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DFS reports 'solid' sofa sales

DFS Furniture reported back on a better-than-expected first quarter after the UK's biggest sofa retailer saw sales rise 4.2%.The group - sold by founder...

Christians leave Gaza for Bethlehem

More than 500 members of the Gaza Strip's tiny Christian community have left the blockaded territory to take part in Christmas celebrations in Jesus'...

'Explosions at two Rome embassies'

News reports say a package has exploded at Chile's embassy in Rome following a parcel bombing at Switzerland's embassy earlier in the day.The ANSA...

Man in court over police snowball

A man has appeared in court charged with assault after he threw a snowball at a police officer.Dean Smith, 31, was arrested by Derbyshire...

Building giant set to axe 550 jobs

Building giant Tarmac is planning to axe 550 jobs and close one of its divisions, blaming "tough" market conditions.Tarmac Building Products, based in Wolverhampton,...

Services sector shows output drop

The UK's powerhouse services sector contracted at its fastest pace for six months in October, official figures revealed.Services output, which accounts for about three...

Stores poised for last-minute rush

Retailers are hoping for a last-minute rush, with predictions that today could be the busiest shopping day of the year.With many forced to delay...

Burstow 'embarrassed' over comments

A Liberal Democrat minister who was secretly taped saying voters should not trust David Cameron has said he was "embarrassed" by the publication of...

Capita unveils two takeover deals

Outsourcing giant Capita Group has unveiled two takeover deals worth a combined £128.5 million as it ramps up acquisitions.The firm has bought SunGard Public...

Footsie's 'Santa Rally' holds firm

A year-end Santa Rally held firm as the FTSE 100 Index edged closer to the 6000 mark.The Footsie added 7.9 points to 5991.3, with...

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