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Spain's Bankia asks the government for a bailout of 19bn euros ($24bn; £15bn), while the region of Catalonia has already asked for help.
China firm in 3G patent abuse row
China's Huawei files a complaint against InterDigital, accusing the US firm of abusing its position and charging ''exploitative'' fees for mobile patents.
Football creditors rule to stay
The High Court has rejected an attempt by HMRC to get the so-called "football creditors rule" abolished in England.
Article written by Robert Peston
Robert Peston
Business editor
12:17 UK time, Friday, 25 May 2012
The memo written by Jeremy Hunt in November about News Corp’s BSkyB bid seems to explain almost everything that transpired in relation to the bid over the succeeding six months or so.
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