FTSE closes higher on miners
A flurry of U.S. economic data and a rebound in metals prices helped push the top share index to a higher close on Wednesday, with Compass Group topping the blue-chip gainers list after results.
Banks gain shock victory on charges
Millions of consumers' hopes of reclaiming unauthorised overdraft charges were dashed when the banks won a surprise victory in the Supreme Court.
GM to shed 9,000 jobs across Europe
Car giant General Motors has firmed up plans to cut 9,000 jobs across Europe, saying that up to 60% will be in Germany.
Beefeaters sacked in bullying probe
Two Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London have been dismissed following an investigation into allegations of harassment of the first female Beefeater.
White House: Exit plan from Afghanistan is key
The White House says President Barack Obama is placing heavy emphasis on how the United States eventually will withdraw from Afghanistan even as he plans to announce a troop increase next week.
White House: Exit plan from Afghanistan is key
The White House says President Barack Obama is placing heavy emphasis on how the United States eventually will withdraw from Afghanistan even as he plans to announce a troop increase next week
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A flurry of U.S. economic data and a rebound in metals prices helped push the top share index to a higher close on Wednesday, with Compass Group topping the blue-chip gainers list after results.
Banks gain shock victory on charges
Millions of consumers' hopes of reclaiming unauthorised overdraft charges were dashed when the banks won a surprise victory in the Supreme Court.
GM to shed 9,000 jobs across Europe
Car giant General Motors has firmed up plans to cut 9,000 jobs across Europe, saying that up to 60% will be in Germany.
Beefeaters sacked in bullying probe
Two Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London have been dismissed following an investigation into allegations of harassment of the first female Beefeater.
White House: Exit plan from Afghanistan is key
The White House says President Barack Obama is placing heavy emphasis on how the United States eventually will withdraw from Afghanistan even as he plans to announce a troop increase next week.
White House: Exit plan from Afghanistan is key
The White House says President Barack Obama is placing heavy emphasis on how the United States eventually will withdraw from Afghanistan even as he plans to announce a troop increase next week
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