Ireland Digs Deep For Economic Recovery

By David Blevins, Ireland Correspondent, in County Mayo Seismic surveys are to be carried out to ascertain if Ireland has enough oil and gas reserves to export fuel. Shell is already building the longest gas tunnel in Europe (4.9km) to transport...

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Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon May Open In 2017

By Rhiannon Mills, West of England Correspondent Exploratory work is underway off the coast of south Wales where scientists hope to build the world's first tidal lagoon power station. As Britain continues to search for more sustainable forms of...

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RBS Thrashes Out Pay Deal For New Boss McEwan

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is on the verge of agreeing a pay deal for its new chief executive that will be sharply lower than that of Stephen Hester, his predecessor. Sky News understands that UK Financial Investments...

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Half Of UK Nation 'Living On The Edge'

Around nine million more adults are struggling with money compared to seven years ago, a report into the health of the nation's finances has found. More than half (52%) of those surveyed are living on the edge, equating to 26 million people across the...

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Pegatron: Second Apple Firm Slammed In China

Tech giant Apple is under renewed fire over workers' rights in China, according to a report issued by a human rights charity. China Labor Watch (CLW) said it has documented violation of work laws, forced excessive overtime and underage employees at...

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ID Theft Insurer CPP Nears Financial Lifeline

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor The struggling identity theft insurer CPP is closing in on a deal with its lenders that should secure its future beyond a £1bn-plus mis-selling payout to customers. Sky News understands that CPP has finalised the details...

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Barclays Faces Fresh Customer Mis-Selling Bill

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor Barclays will face up to mis-selling misdemeanours on three fronts next week when it sets aside hundreds of millions of pounds more for historical malpractice. Sky News understands that the bank will make provisions...

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£2bn Lloyds Profit Triggers Stake Sale Talks

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor The agency which manages taxpayers' £19bn stake in Lloyds Banking Group is expected to hold talks with City investors this week about a quick-fire sale of shares as Britain's biggest high street lender unveils a £2bn...

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