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Dell exploding laptops alert [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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The computer giant is recalling millions of batteries after reports of laptops bursting into flames
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House-buyers brave heatwave [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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House prices rose at their highest pace in two years in July, with the heatwave doing little to deter buyers, a survey showed today
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Market report: Tuesday 12.00 [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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The FTSE 100 Index slid into the red today as investors awaited key data on inflation
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Angry sellers boycott eBay [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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Traders who use the online auction site are staging a boycott today to protest about higher fees and changes to search results
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Inflation eases but rate pressure remains [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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Inflation remained above the Bank of England's 2% target last month as higher gas and electricity bills continued to take their toll
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BA could sue BAA over airport chaos [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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British Airways says it may sue airports operator BAA for compensation over losses caused by its handling of the security crisis
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The half-price wine 'rip-off' [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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Supermarket shoppers are being ripped off by bogus 'half-price' deals on wine, says the head of a leading drinks company
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£33,512 - the cost of a degree [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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As sixth-formers celebrate their A-level results, the sobering fact is that they will have to pay £33,512 to complete a three year degree
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Huge boost for Shire in US patent case win [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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British drugs giant Shire Pharmaceuticals was today poised for a major breakthrough in the US market after settling a crucial patent case
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BP chiefs sued for 'breach of duty' [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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Lord Browne and other executives of the oil giant are being sued for allegedly breaching their duty to shareholders following the Alaska shutdown
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UBS growth plans bear fruit [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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UBS chief executive Peter Wuffli's plan to turn the sprawling Swiss bank into a 'growth company' looked to be bearing some fruit
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British Land cheers city rent rise [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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Office rents in the City are on the rise again, according to property giant British Land, which syas there is a space shortage in the capital
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Johnston Press man goes for ITV job [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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Roger Parry, the media executive, today threw his hat into the ring to succeed Charles Allen as the broadcaster's chief executive
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Countrywide in huge turnaround [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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Britain's biggest estate agencies network, Countrywide has gone from a 95% slump in profits to £43.9m in the black in one year
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Brits fuel global property boom [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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British bargain hunters are fuelling a boom in house prices around the world. Thousands are investing in cheap holiday homes
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Apprentice star Syed arrested [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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Syed Ahmed, who shot to fame in BBC TV's The Apprentice, has been arrested on suspicion of being involved in a money laundering operation
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Air chaos to cost BA £50m [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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The impact of the continued flight cancellations will be worse than last year's Heathrow catering dispute, says a leading analyst
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Stores fear terror alert impact [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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Retailers are worried that the latest terror scare could have the same impact as the London bombings of last July
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Germany on crest of a wave [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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In the first six months, the EU economy has put in a decent performance - but it will be a game of two halves
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What happens with your travel insurance? [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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There could be some very nasty surprises if you are one of the thousands of travellers caught up in the current airport chaos and are hoping to claim on your travel insurance
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Dull but a nice little earner [08/15/2006 01:17 PM]
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Those of you in search of a quick buck should look elsewhere. If you want to buy a share whose value might leap, stop reading now
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