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Party leaders in Greece are to resume crisis talks on new austerity measures demanded by EU leaders in return for funds needed to avoid defaulting on its debts.
China in EU carbon scheme 'ban'
China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
Article written by Robert Peston
Robert Peston
Business editor
2 hours ago
The lightning rod for the unhappiness of business leaders is their perception that ministers helped to whip up popular and media anger against the bonus awarded to Stephen Hester – and exposed the chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland to a campaign of personal vilification.
Article written by Stephanie Flanders
Stephanie Flanders
Economics editor
11:45 UK time, Wednesday, 1 February 2012
There are no great shocks in the headlines from the IFS Green Budget, but deep in the 251 page report there are some hidden nuggets.
Japan carmakers see US sales jump
Japanese carmakers report a jump in their US sales in January boosted by new models and the restoration of supply chains.
Greek leaders pause bailout talks
Party leaders in Greece's ruling coalition end talks on details for a crucial 130bn-euro EU rescue plan without agreement.
Uganda signs oil production deal
Oil production is set to start in Uganda after a deal is signed between the government and London-based Tullow oil, which also draws in Chinese and French firms.
China miner gets gold price boost
Chinese mining group Zijin says it expects a 20% jump in profits for 2011 boosted by higher gold prices during the year.
England players go unsold at IPL
Seven England players and Ireland batsman Kevin O'Brien fail to attract bids at the Indian Premier League auction.
Viewpoint: The connected workforce
Google's Sebastien Marotte on the internet giant's predictions that the cloud, mobile and social media are going to radically alter the way we work
Giving an invasive water pest the bullet
The small firms working together to help to tackle one of the UK's most invasive species - the zebra mussel.
Borrowers 'shunning credit cards'
Demand for credit cards is "feeling the strain" as UK borrowers turn to other forms of finance, a report suggests.
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