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Interest rates hit all-time low
The Bank of England cuts rates to 1.5%, the lowest level in its 315-year history, as it continues efforts to help the economy.
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UN suspends Gazan aid operation
The UN says its main aid agency is suspending work in Gaza because staff have been killed and injured in Israeli attacks.
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Nissan plant to shed 1,200 jobs
Wearside car plant Nissan is to axe around 1,200 jobs - about a quarter of its workforce - blaming the economic downturn.
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Obama urges action on economy
US President-elect Barack Obama says that a huge stimulus package is urgently needed to revive the US economy.
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Madoff 'had cheques ready to go'
Bernard Madoff had $173m in cheques in his office desk, ready to send out at the time of his arrest, US prosecutors say.
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US firm in talks to buy Wedgwood
A US private equity firm is in advanced talks to buy most of iconic china firm Waterford Wedgwood.
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Pakistan slum-dwellers die in blaze
At least 30 people are killed when fire engulfs homes in a shanty town in the Pakistani city of Karachi, officials say.
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Monitors key to Russian gas deal
Russia says it will resume pumping gas to Europe once independent monitors are in place to check the flow to EU markets.
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Pupils 'are happier in the north'
A survey of pupils' experiences reveals they tend to be happier in the north of England.
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Mosquitoes are the insect world's Barry White, scientists discover
Sexy songs sung by mosquitoes in courtship could be key to curbing the spread of dengue fever, say scientists.
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Atheists in trouble over advert doubting God's existence
An atheist campaign claiming "There's probably no God" has been reported to the advertising regulator by Christian Voice.
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Strauss ready to rebuild England
Andrew Strauss insists he has the backing of predecessor Kevin Pietersen as he takes over the England captaincy.
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Ronaldo survives Ferrari smash
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo writes off his Ferrari in a crash near Manchester Airport.
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Murray win sets up Federer clash
Britain's Andy Murray will face Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the Qatar Open after a 6-4 6-2 win over Sergiy Stakhovsky.
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Man City fail in Santa Cruz bid
Blackburn reject a bid in excess of £12m from Manchester City for striker Roque Santa Cruz.
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England rugby star's driving ban
The England and Gloucester rugby player Mike Tindall is banned from driving for three years after admitting being over the drink-drive limit.
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Falling interest
Pensioners worried as saving rate cuts hit income
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Bad signs
What effect has Israel's actions in Gaza had in UK?
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Sound of 2009
Gloomy rockers White Lies are ones to watch
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