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- The economy is not yet out of danger, Gordon Brown warns
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:49:21 GMT
You can trust me, prime minister says, as he unveils a pay freeze for doctors, dentists, and hospital consultants.
- Consumer groups attack delay to reform of PPI market
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:36:31 GMT
Consumer bodies urge Financial Services Authority to push ahead with reform of PPI after it announces a further six week consultation period.
- Euro equities face long debt struggle in wake of Greek crisis
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:01:00 GMT
Economists warn that austerity measures in the PIIGS will result in a protracted period of low growth.
- Fraudster convicted over £34m ponzi scheme
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:31:34 GMT
Investment roadshow fraudster Kevin Foster has been convicted of stealing investors' funds after masterminding a £34 million ponzi scheme that ran for nearly a decade.
- Treasury confirms Budget date as 24 March
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:05:55 GMT
The Treasury is expected to confirm Budget day will be 24 March, making a 6 May general election more likely.
BBC News
- Economic storm not over, says PM
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:57:12 GMT
Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced.
- Kidnap boy's father defies police
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:54:04 GMT
The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan is heading home against police wishes, the BBC learns.
- Biden steps up pressure on Israel
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:46:40 GMT
The US Vice-President meets the Palestinian leadership, after Israeli plans for more homes in East Jerusalem are announced.
- Iran attacks US over Afghanistan
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:33:44 GMT
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.
- Cameron anger over Labour 'slurs'
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:32:04 GMT
David Cameron demands an apology from Gordon Brown over alleged "slurs" by Labour MPs against defence chiefs.
BBC Business News
- Economic storm not over, says PM
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:57:12 GMT
Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced.
- Airlines offer slots in EU probe
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:30:27 GMT
BA, American Airlines and Iberia offer to give up take off and landing slots in London and New York, say EU watchdogs.
- BA strike action talks under way
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:18:36 GMT
Talks aimed at averting strike action by BA cabin crew are continuing at the TUC, after a deadline was extended.
- Top public servants' pay frozen
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:59:05 GMT
Thousands of top-earning public sector workers, including judges and NHS managers, will have their pay frozen next year.
- Cardiff given tax bill deadline
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:57:52 GMT
Cardiff City are given eight more weeks by the High Court to settle an outstanding tax bill.