Ofgem Pledges To 'Simplify Energy Market'

Ofgem has published plans that it says will create a "simpler, clearer and fairer" energy market. The regulator outlined a range of measures including scrapping confusing tariffs and forcing suppliers to tell consumers the cheapest deal available. ...

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Google Beats Rivals With Low Price Laptop

Google is launching its new low-priced Chromebook laptop as rivals Microsoft and Apple prepare to release their latest gadgets. The lightweight computer will sell in the UK for around £200 and $249 in the US. It will go on sale early next week. It...

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PPI Scandal: Barclays Sets Aside Another £700m

Barclays Bank has set aside another £700m to cover its costs after a surge of customer complaints over the payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling scandal. The move takes the bank's total estimated bill to £2bn. It released a statement on Thursday...

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Almost $20bn Wiped Off Google's Market Value

Google saw nearly $20bn wiped off its market value after third quarter earning figures were released prematurely by its financial printer. The internet search and advertising giant, which recently overtook Microsoft Corp to become the second-largest...

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Retail Crisis: Chain Store Closures Hit 32 A Day

There has been an acceleration in the number of chain stores closing on the UK's high streets - hitting 32 a day on average amid high rent bills and the recession. According to data released by professional services firm PwC and the Local Data Company...

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Apple iPad v Samsung Galaxy Copyright Appeal

By Katie Stallard, Media and Technology Corrrespondent Apple and Samsung will return to the Court of Appeal in London today in the latest round of their global patent wars. The two tech titans are currently embroiled in a series of lawsuits around...

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Unemployment: UK In Youth Jobs Crisis

By Gerard Tubb, North of England Correspondent Young people are finding it increasingly difficult to get full time work as employers choose experienced candidates and fill positions quickly. Researchers who sent out 2,000 applications from fictitious...

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Exclusive: Thatcher Aide To Head Bankers' Body

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor A former aide to Margaret Thatcher will be named on Wednesday as the new chairman of the British Bankers' Association (BBA) as it begins a long haul to repair the industry's battered image. I can reveal that Sir Nigel...

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