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Repossessions 'lowest since 2007'
A total of 36,200 homes were repossessed in 2011 - the lowest annual total since 2007, mortgage lenders say.
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VIDEO: Interest rates decision due
The Bank of England is due to announce its latest decision on interest rates, which are expected to remain unchanged.
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VIDEO: Cost of church wedding going up
The cost of a Church of England wedding is rising after church members voted to put up the fee for getting married from £296 to £415.
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UK trade gap smallest since 2003
The UK's trade deficit fell to £1.1bn in December, its lowest monthly level for more than eight years.
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Rolls-Royce makes record profits
Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce has reported orders, sales and profits at record levels thanks to airline expansion.
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US mortgage deal nears agreement
Some of the biggest US banks are said to be close to agreeing a multi-billion dollar settlement with the US government.
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Daimler achieves record results
German car and truck maker Daimler posts record sales and profits in 2011, with the promise of more to come.
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Vodafone hit by eurozone crisis
Mobile phone operator Vodafone's revenue growth is held back by weak trading in some eurozone countries.
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Greek parties fail to agree cuts
Greece's PM says more talks are needed on fresh austerity proposals for a new bailout package, as euro finance ministers prepare to meet.
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VIDEO: Rental property danger claim
The housing charity, Shelter, is calling for greater protection for tenants after more than 80,000 complained about private landlords last year
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Rio Tinto reports 59% profit fall
Rio Tinto chief to forgo bonus as miner reports a 59% dip in profit after writing down the value of its Alcan aluminium business by $8.9bn.
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Credit Suisse tumbles into loss
Switzerland's second largest bank, Credit Suisse, reports a fourth quarter loss of 637m Swiss francs ($698m; £440m).
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Diageo half-year profits rise 15%
Drinks group Diageo reports a rise in half-year profits as demand for its global brands continues to grow in emerging markets.
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China's inflation rate up to 4.5%
China's rate of inflation accelerated to 4.5% in January after consumers increased their spending around Chinese New Year.
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Lenovo profits continue to soar
Lenovo, the world's second-largest maker of PCs, reports a 54% rise in profits on overseas acquisitions and a jump in sales.
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VIDEO: A380 wing crack checks to be extended
Aircraft maker Airbus has been ordered to check all A380 superjumbo planes currently in service after cracks were found in wing components.
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Brazil oil giant Petrobras gets new chief
Meet the woman running Brazil's oil giant
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CEO pay not linked to performance
Why chief executives are paid so much
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Small firms: Your questions answered
Your questions answered
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Annuities: Making it easier to buy the best one
Making it easier to buy the best one
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