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Hopes wiped out for trapped miners

A former neighbour of one of the two Scottish men presumed dead in a New Zealand mine blast has paid tribute to him, after...

Compass reaches profits landmark

Catering giant Compass has reported operating profits of £1 billion for the first time as it overcame weaker revenues in the UK and Ireland. The...

Export recovery drives growth rate

An export-led recovery between July and September drove the country's overall growth rate of 0.8% in the quarter, official figures have shown. While the latest...

Middle class fuels Poundland growth

High street chain Poundland plans to open 50 new stores next year and is considering online trading in an expansion fuelled by the recession,...

Paragon upbeat on buy-to-let market

Buy-to-let mortgage firm Paragon has unveiled a 32% rise in profits as it looks to re-establish itself as a major lender to professional landlords. The...

Korean tensions pull FTSE 100 down

The London market was braced for another difficult session as tensions on the Korean peninsula continued to test the nerves of investors. And with no...

John Travolta celebrates baby boy

John Travolta and Kelly Preston have had a baby boy, naming their new arrival Benjamin. A publicist said the couple's son was born on Tuesday...

Groups hail landmine deaths fall

At least 3,956 people died last year because they stepped on a landmine or other unexploded devices left behind in war, advocacy groups have...

Catholics question condom comments

The Vatican's new ruling on condom use is being questioned by conservative elements of the Catholic church. Prominent Catholics in the US are rejecting its...

Portugal hit by nationwide strike

Public sector workers in Portugal have started a nationwide strike that is expected to cause the biggest disruption in more than 20 years. The day-long...

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