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London 2012 cost 'likely to rise' - 02 Apr 2006 21:37:45 GMT London probably will need much more cash for the 2012 Olympic Games, the man overseeing preparations says.
Alcatel and Lucent agree to merge - 02 Apr 2006 19:23:15 GMT France's Alcatel and US firm Lucent Technologies, leading IT and telecoms systems firms, agree to merge.
First-class stamp price now 32p - 02 Apr 2006 14:04:54 GMT The cost of a first-class stamp is to rise by two pence to 32p, and the price of a second-class stamp to increase to 23p.
Sixth firm bans hosepipes - 02 Apr 2006 13:31:46 GMT Three more water companies in the south-east of England are beginning to enforce hosepipe bans.
Google sells $2.07bn of its stock - 02 Apr 2006 08:52:19 GMT US search engine Google raises $2.07bn in its second share sale in seven months.
Mutual vote could cost, says MP - 01 Apr 2006 13:19:52 GMT Standard Life members could find themselves worse off if the insurer floats on the stock market, an MP warns.
Possible reprieve for PC scheme - 01 Apr 2006 11:45:08 GMT The chancellor asks for proposals to replace a popular scheme designed to provide home computers for low paid workers.
Pensions warning to young - 01 Apr 2006 03:12:58 GMT Most young people will face retirement in poverty unless they save for a pension, warns the TUC.
Scotland brings in free eye tests - 31 Mar 2006 21:23:35 GMT Eye examinations will be free for everyone in Scotland from Saturday in a move launched by the Scottish Executive.
Microsoft and EU 'breakthrough' - 31 Mar 2006 21:01:40 GMT Microsoft and the EU reach a breakthrough in talks over millions of dollars in fines, the software firm's lawyer says.
US consumers perk up - 31 Mar 2006 19:59:51 GMT US consumer confidence improved in February amid rising wages and a better job market, a report shows.
FA reveals new Wembley delay - 31 Mar 2006 17:27:38 GMT Wembley Stadium builder Multiplex says it should not be held totally to blame for the project being behind schedule.
Delphi primed for GM court battle - 31 Mar 2006 15:43:01 GMT Troubled car parts firm Delphi seeks a court order to annul supply contracts with GM and also plans to cut 8,500 staff.
Norway protects Arctic oil areas - 31 Mar 2006 15:10:43 GMT Norway approves increased oil exploration in its Arctic waters but will limit drilling until 2010 to protect the environment.
China slams online counterfeits - 31 Mar 2006 15:10:26 GMT China has closed a company for selling counterfeit goods online.
ITV 'considering new bid' - 31 Mar 2006 14:52:00 GMT Commercial broadcaster ITV rejects the latest takeover offer from a private equity consortium.
Ofcom starts radio spectrum sale - 31 Mar 2006 14:28:28 GMT A range of the radio spectrum will be auctioned next year, for use by mobile, wireless communication and broadband services.
China death threat for oil theft - 31 Mar 2006 12:45:37 GMT Chinese police threaten to impose the death penalty for oil theft pipelines to try and clamp down on the practice.
Yukos to face fraud allegations - 31 Mar 2006 12:02:57 GMT A US judge rules that ailing Russian oil firm Yukos will have to defend itself against investors' claims of fraud.
Bank of America to sue Parmalat - 31 Mar 2006 11:11:19 GMT A US judge gives Bank of America the go-ahead to launch $1bn fraud claim against Itlaian dairy firm Parmalat.
Gas and power prices rise again - 31 Mar 2006 10:56:03 GMT Scottish & Southern Energy is putting up its gas and electricity prices for the second time this year.
BBC used to entice cyber victims - 31 Mar 2006 10:23:37 GMT Cyber criminals are using BBC News stories in spam e-mails in order to trick users into visiting malicious websites.
Gold price reaches 25-year peak - 31 Mar 2006 10:11:24 GMT Gold hits its highest level in 25 years, more than $588 an ounce, following a trend of rising precious metal prices.
Royal Mail wants shares for staff - 31 Mar 2006 09:42:41 GMT Royal Mail chiefs ask the government to give postal workers a stake in the company.
Free trade bid for emerging world - 31 Mar 2006 09:25:27 GMT Brazil, India and South Africa pledge to set up a free trade area which may grow to take in the nations they represent.
Southern Water to face big fine - 31 Mar 2006 09:07:00 GMT Southern Water has been told by the regulator Ofwat that it will be fined for failing to meet customer service standards.
Spurs report big rise in profit - 31 Mar 2006 07:09:41 GMT Tottenham Hotspur announces a profit of £4.4m for the second half of 2005, up from £1m the year before.
China, US and EU in tariffs row - 31 Mar 2006 06:52:55 GMT China says it "regrets" a decision by the EU and US to take a row over car part imports to the WTO.
French job law 'constitutional' - 30 Mar 2006 19:02:06 GMT A youth employment law that has sparked protests across France is legal, says the top constitutional body.
Nokia says industry will grow 15% - 30 Mar 2006 16:20:07 GMT The mobile phone giant Nokia predicts the global industry will expand 15% in 2006, with growth led by Asia and Africa.
Equitable in 'serious' sale talks - 30 Mar 2006 13:06:24 GMT Insurance firm Equitable Life says it is in "serious talks" about a sale of all or part of its business.