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Poultry farmers hold their breath - 05 Apr 2006 21:31:35 GMT The UK's first case of avian flu will inevitably concern the country's poultry industry, the second biggest in Europe.
Noddy managers up buy-out offer - 05 Apr 2006 19:33:25 GMT Chorion, the UK firm that owns kids character Noddy, receives an increased buy-out offer from its managers.
Italian court favours Parmalat - 05 Apr 2006 18:47:49 GMT Parmalat is being allowed by Italy's constitutional court to seek billions of euros from creditors.
Bank expected to keep rates level - 05 Apr 2006 16:31:07 GMT The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates on hold at 4.5% in its latest decision on Thursday.
Bangladesh targets militant cash - 05 Apr 2006 16:26:36 GMT Bangladesh's central bank fines the country's biggest Sharia-based commercial lender on charges of violating anti-money laundering laws.
Charges in NHS drug fraud probe - 05 Apr 2006 16:01:53 GMT Nine people and five companies will be charged over NHS drug price fixing, the Serious Fraud Office says.
US service sector grows strongly - 05 Apr 2006 15:29:39 GMT The US service sector grew at an unexpectedly fast pace in March, according to closely-watched new data.
Fewer charges for website content - 05 Apr 2006 14:03:11 GMT The number of UK media groups charging for internet content has nearly halved over the last year, a survey says.
De Beers to sell 26% of SA unit - 05 Apr 2006 13:56:52 GMT Diamond giant De Beers finalises a deal to sell 26% of its South African unit to a new black-owned company.
Deal struck on Polish bank merger - 05 Apr 2006 13:48:30 GMT Poland's government reaches agreement with Italian bank Unicredito, allowing it to merge two Polish banks.
Apple makes Macs run Windows - 05 Apr 2006 13:46:36 GMT Apple is releasing software that lets its Intel-based Macs run Windows XP.
Thales in Alcatel satellite deal - 05 Apr 2006 12:49:58 GMT France's Thales buys the satellite unit of phone equipment firm Alcatel for 673m euros and a large chunk of its shares.
Pension reform deadline nears - 05 Apr 2006 12:44:23 GMT A radical shake-up of UK pension rules, designed to make saving for retirement simpler is coming into force on Thursday
OFT cracks down on card charges - 05 Apr 2006 12:37:07 GMT Charges for failing to make minimum credit card payments on time are too high, the Office of Fair Trading says.
Research reveals phishing hooks - 05 Apr 2006 12:25:16 GMT Study shows that few users know how to spot websites set up to steal confidential information from them.
Disney offers teen-tracker mobile - 05 Apr 2006 11:36:20 GMT Disney is launching a US service that will enable parents to monitor how their children use their mobile phones.
Longbridge cars 'on sale in 2007' - 05 Apr 2006 11:10:29 GMT The Chinese firm that bought Rover's Longbridge plant says it could be selling cars next year.
Surprise fall in UK manufacturing - 05 Apr 2006 10:33:10 GMT UK manufacturing output fell by 0.2% in February as production by chemical firms slipped, figures show.
Pension compromise mooted - 05 Apr 2006 10:16:08 GMT The government is believed to be seeking a compromise solution for the proposed National Pension Saving Scheme.
Goodyear to cut 585 factory jobs - 05 Apr 2006 09:55:00 GMT Tyre-maker Goodyear Dunlop says it is ending production at its factory on Wearside, with the loss of 585 jobs.
Dixons to rebrand shops - 05 Apr 2006 09:10:34 GMT Dixons, Europe's largest electrical retailing group, is to rebrand itself as Currys on the UK high street.
Easyjet takeover prospects recede - 05 Apr 2006 09:06:51 GMT The prospects of a takeover of budget airline Easyjet fall after Icelandic group FL sells its stake in the carrier.
Netflix sues Blockbuster on DVDs - 05 Apr 2006 06:47:10 GMT Online movie-rental service Netflix sues Blockbuster claiming its rival copied its way of doing business.
UK tops 'part-time friendly' list - 04 Apr 2006 23:01:21 GMT British employers are the most "part-time friendly" of 21 European Union states, a survey suggests.
Calpine to sell fifth of stations - 04 Apr 2006 20:54:50 GMT US energy firm Calpine aims to sell one-fifth of its power plants as part of its turnaround plans.
Pension plans '90 to 95% agreed' - 04 Apr 2006 16:46:21 GMT Chancellor Gordon Brown says there is consensus on "90 to 95%" of the pension reforms put forward by Lord Turner.
Virgin Mobile to be bought by NTL - 04 Apr 2006 15:11:47 GMT Cable TV firm NTL and Virgin Mobile reach agreement on a £962.4m deal for the mobile operator.
EU warns states on energy laws - 04 Apr 2006 13:43:20 GMT Brussels begins legal action against 17 states, for failing to take steps to ensure full competition in energy.