Sales fall at Next and Debenhams
Next and Debenhams see sales fall over the Christmas period, as a survey puts UK consumer confidence at a new low.
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Venezuela suspends US fuel aid
Venezuela's US-based oil subsidiary is halting a programme to provide cheap heating oil to low-income communities in the US.
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Areva wins Niger uranium licence
French nuclear energy group Areva is awarded a licence to build and operate a uranium mine in Niger.
January 6, 2009 No Comments
Aer Lingus cool on Ryanair offer
Shareholders in Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus show little appetite for a Ryanair takeover.
January 6, 2009 No Comments
Robert Peston
Sterling's fall is next challenge for UK High Street
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Porsche takes majority VW stake
German luxury carmaker Porsche announces that it now holds more than 50% of Volkswagen's shares.
January 6, 2009 No Comments
House prices ‘fell 15.9% in 2008′
House prices fell by 15.9% last year, according to the latest survey by the Nationwide building society.
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Retail sales seen falling despite deep discounts
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Deep discounts failed to coax consumers to shop in December, but are sure to sap margins and will likely lead to a number of profit warnings when retailers report sales for the all-important holiday month this week.
January 6, 2009 No Comments
Toyota shuts plants for 11 days
Toyota announces that it is to halt production at its domestic plants for 11 days in February and March.
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India truck strike over fuel cost
Millions of trucks in India are off the roads in an indefinite strike, with operators demanding a lowering of diesel prices.
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