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UK retail sales rally in January

UK retail sales rebounded in January after heavy snow caused a big drop in December sales, figures have shown. The

The oil giant Shell has reported profits almost doubled from $9.8bn to $18.6bn (£11.5bn) for 2010 partly thanks to rising

Bad weather and rising prices hit retailers in December. The volume of retail sales was unchanged from the previous year,

Spanish banking giant Santander has today reported a fall in 2010 net profits, due to changes on bad loan provisions.

Property website, Rightmove, has today reported a major fall in asking prices in November – as vendors cut their prices

European equities markets were mixed as investors worried about the effect of possible higher interest rates in China and about

Some customers of the Yorkshire and Clydesdale banks who were charged too little on their mortgages, have fended off demands

British Gas customers will face a 7% rise in gas and electricity bills this winter, the company has announced. The

Housebuilder Persimmon today added to the gloom surrounding the housing market after suggesting the lack of mortgage availability continues to

The Irish Republic has insisted it does not need European Union assistance amid speculation it is under pressure to use