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Scotland can "more than afford" to be a successful independent country, its first minister says as he launches a paper outlining the nation's economic strength.
Multi-buy ban 'cuts alcohol sales'
The amount of alcohol sold in Scottish shops has fallen by 2.6% in the year since multi-buy promotions were banned, research suggests.
Pound falls after dip in inflation
The pound falls after lower fuel prices lead to a lower-than-expected inflation rate of 2.4% for April.
Article written by Douglas Fraser
Douglas Fraser
Business and economy editor, Scotland
11:30 UK time, Friday, 17 May 2013
One university claims to have generated so much new technology, with so many new firms and jobs, that if it were a country it would be the world's 11th biggest. David Cameron this week went to the banks of the Charles River to find out what Britain can learn.
Article written by Robert Peston
Robert Peston
Business editor
7 hours ago
Why it matters that Apple and other multinationals pay a declining share of the costs of schools, hospitals and the police in developed economies.
Data suggests housing market pick-up
The UK housing market is seeing a slight pick-up in activity with mortgage lending and prices both rising, figures suggest.
China 'can't be free rider on trade'
China cannot be a "free rider" when it comes to global trade, the EU's trade commissioner, Karel De Gucht, warns.
Apple's Tim Cook to defend tax claim
Apple chief executive Tim Cook is expected to defend the tech giant's tax strategy during a Senate grilling.
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