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Fri, 24 May 13
Duration:
24 mins
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Shares in Asia have been recovering after global markets got the jitters yesterday. Was the slip a blip, or a warning we shouldn't ignore? As Nissan becomes the latest company to launch a major product recall, just how many people actually listen to advice and return faulty products? And there's no shortage of budding entrepreneurs across the UK - but are they holding themselves back?
Thu, 23 May 13
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24 mins
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As the International Monetary Fund calls on the Chancellor to ease up on austerity, should the UK consider slowing the pace of cuts? The government wants more nuclear power at less cost to the taxpayer. Can those two ambitions work together? And why this could be a bumper year for apples and pears.
Wed, 22 May 13
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25 mins
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What can be done to stop massive global tax evasion? EU leaders will try and thrash out the issues in Brussels later, but are they likely to make any progress? Why you might be getting a nice surprise, or a nasty shock from the taxman this week. And how important is Microsoft's latest games console?
Tue, 21 May 13
Duration:
25 mins
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Apple has been accused of being "among America's largest tax avoiders" by a Senate committee. It's annual results day for Britain's biggest clothes retailer: We ask if M&S can get some sparkle back in its stores and mark an end to disappointing sales figures. And we discuss how much closer Royal Mail is towards privatisation.
Mon, 20 May 13
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25 mins
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An independent Scotland could become vulnerable to a banking collapse similar to the ones seen in Iceland and Cyprus. That's the warning from the UK Treasury this morning as the Government publishes its latest analysis of what impact an independent Scotland may have. Inflation will stay around 2% for the foreseeable future according to the Ernst and Young ITEM Club. If it does, what will it mean for consumers? It's been 10 years since the first person in the UK used chip and pin, we take a look at who it's transformed our spending habits.
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