UK & USA Today Editoweb 22 february 2009

Republican governors split over Obama stimulus

U.S. Republicans governors were split on Sunday over whether to accept all of the money their states stand to receive from a $787 billion economic stimulus plan which President Barack Obama signed last week.

EU leaders back sweeping financial regulations

European leaders backed sweeping new regulations for financial markets and hedge funds at a summit Sunday in Berlin as politicians and nations scrambled to tame the global economic crisis.

Bernanke to reassure help is coming for economy

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke this week will offer assurance that help is on the way for the troubled U.S. economy and may offer clues on additional steps that could be taken to halt an ever-steepening dive.

European economies agree need for greater regulation

The heads of Europe's largest economies agreed Sunday on the need for greater regulation of stock markets and to double the IMF's funding in order to avoid a repeat of the finance crisis.

Brown: 'Banks Must End Risky Speculation'

Gordon Brown has issued a warning to banks around the world that they must end risky speculation and resume their traditional role as "stewards" of people's money.

Banks 'must end risky speculation'

Gordon Brown has issued a warning to banks in Britain and around the world that they must end risky speculation and resume their traditional role as "stewards" of people's money.

Farhi's classic designs key to beating downturn

Nicole Farhi has shown that creating wearable, timeless classics is the key to maintaining strong sales in an economic downturn.

Man And Wife: Jade Goody Marries Jack Tweed

Terminally ill Jade Goody has married Jack Tweed in a "beautiful" wedding ceremony filled with tears and laughter.

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