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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...

Nuclear probe trio may be charged

Three Swiss engineers suspected of giving nuclear weapons technology to a rogue network in Pakistan should face smuggling charges, a magistrate has said.Andreas Mueller...

'One hurt in Swiss Embassy blast'

A package has exploded at the Swiss Embassy in Rome, wounding one person, according to news reports.A person answering the phone at the embassy...

Hague welcomes new nuclear treaty

Britain has welcomed the ratification of a US-Russian nuclear arms control treaty by the American Senate and urged Moscow to follow suit.Foreign Secretary William...

North Korea in 'sacred war' call

North Korea has threatened to launch a "sacred" nuclear war against South Korea if it is attacked.The warning came as Seoul staged military exercises...

Driver crashes onto Bushes' lawn

Police and security agents had to take cover when a driver crashed onto the front lawn of former US President George W Bush's home...

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