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Net firms in music pirates dealSix top UK internet providers are believed to have signed up to a government-backed plan to tackle illegal file-sharing.
Three-way split on rate decisionThe majority of Bank of England policymakers voted to keep rates at 5% this month, but one voted for a cut and another for a rise.
Bloomberg and Gates fight smokingTwo of the world's richest men launch a campaign aiming to tackle smoking in the developing world.
MPs scrap France's 35-hour weekFrance's parliament passes a law which effectively ends the country's compulsory 35-hour working week.
Moscow tops list of pricey citiesMoscow tops the league of the most expensive cities to live in for expatriates, followed by Tokyo and London.
Mortgage approvals hit fresh lowThe number of new mortgages approved by the major banks fell to a new record low in June, and is down 67% on the year.
Ryanair price error 'to be fixed'Ryanair says it will fix a fault on its website that means it is breaking official rules on price clarity.
US lawmakers pass housing rescueThe US House of Representatives passes a massive housing rescue bill after President Bush says he will not veto it.
Amazon doubles three-month profitThe online retailer Amazon beats forecasts by doubling its profits as high petrol prices encourage home shopping.
President Bush explains the credit crunch: 'Wall Street got drunk'A secret recording shows US President George W Bush explaining the problems afflicting the US stock markets: "Wall Street got drunk."
Footy bookNationwide saves world's oldest football annual
Big unveilingReplacing the Vectra is a major step for Vauxhall
Talking toughThe regulator is out to get mortgage fraudsters
Zero gameWhy Zimbabweans are not keen on being zillionaires
Clubbing TogetherSmall bookstores are trying to match the big boys
Crude questionsWhat are the factors behind oil's recent price drop?
Glaxo unveils plan to diversifyGlobal drugs giant GlaxoSmithKline wants to broaden its product base as it grapples with tough competition from generic drug makers
Dreamliner hits Boeing's resultsDelays to a military order and the 787 Dreamliner project take their toll on Boeing's three-month results.
New Rock boss is appointedNorthern Rock appoints Barclays' Gary Hoffman as its new chief executive as the last original board member leaves.
Oil slides lower from record highThe price of oil keeps on sliding as US demand wanes and a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico takes a favourable course.
Strong rise in UK banking sharesUK bank shares enjoy strong rises amid takeover talk and on hopes of a recovery in the sector.
Overseas sales boost McDonald'sFast-food group McDonald's reports higher-than-expected quarterly profits, helped by solid overseas sales
Credit union rules to be reformedMeasures to strengthen the finances of credit unions are set to be brought into force by the government next year
Mortgage advisers 'are failing'Most mortgage advisers are doing a poor job when giving advice, according to research by the consumers association Which?
Top US lender suffers $3bn lossLeading US mortgage lender Washington Mutual sees a $3.3bn quarterly loss following a rise in loan defaults.
Vodafone in surprise share moveVodafone will buy £1bn of its own shares after a disappointing trading update saw its stock fall 14% on Tuesday.
Halfords upbeat amid slowdownCar accessories and bike retailer Halfords defies the slowdown, saying profits for the first quarter have beaten its expectations.
US mortgage rates increase againThe cost of taking out a mortgage in the US rises again following fears over two key lenders, consumer figures indicate.
Yahoo results disappointYahoo reports an 18% fall in three month profits in a period when it was fighting off a bid from Microsoft.
Passport workers strike over payWorkers at seven of Britain's regional passport offices go on strike to protest over pay and cutbacks.
Fuel sellers start cutting pricesUK drivers are set to benefit after a number retailers including Asda, Morrisons and BP said that they would cut petrol prices.
FSA demands mortgage fraud actionThe Financial Services Authority tells lenders to step up their defences against mortgage fraud.
'Take cash and leave' says lenderA former sub-prime mortgage lender offers an 8% discount to borrowers if they redeem their home loans.
UK probes tax havenThe UK's tax authority may prosecute around 300 wealthy Britons with accounts in Liechtenstein as part of a tax evasion investigation.
Indian stocks up after key voteIndian stocks rise more than 5% after the government wins a vote of confidence that could enable key reforms.
EU suspends funding for BulgariaThe European Commission suspends aid to Bulgaria worth hundreds of millions of euros amid concern about organised crime.
Inflation 'to hit Asian growth'Inflation and volatility in financial markets will slow growth in Asia during 2008, says the Asian Development Bank.
EU offers 60% cut in farm tariffsThe European Union offers to reduce agricultural tariffs by 60% to kick-start trade talks in Geneva.
Cost cuts boost Peugeot profitsHalf-year profits at car maker Peugeot rise 50% thanks to cost cutting, but the firm warns of a sales slowdown.
GE in $8bn Abu Dhabi investmentGeneral Electric seals a $8bn tie-up with an Abu Dhabi investment firm to provide finance in the Middle East.
BP says 60 staff leaving RussiaBP says the remaining 60 of its staff seconded to joint venture TNK-BP are being recalled from Russia.
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