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Sunday, 23 November 2008
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Debenhams pretax down 16 percent
Debenhams department store chain, posted a 16 percent drop in annual profit on Tuesday, in line with expectations, and halved its dividend amid worsening trading conditions.
21 Oct 2008 |
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Bernanke warms to second stimulus
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress on Monday that another wave of government spending may be needed as the economy limps through what could be an extended period of subpar growth.
21 Oct 2008 |
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Debenhams sees FY profit in line with expectations
Debenhams, the country's second-largest department store chain, said on Tuesday it expected to report in October a full-year profit before tax and a net debt position in line with market consensus forecasts.
16 Sep 2008 |
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Reckitt Benkiser H1 profit up 13%
Reckitt Benkiser said on Monday that its first half year net revenues increased 11 per cent. The cleaning products company said its second quarter revenue was also up 11 per cent to £1,564 million thanks to strong sales in brands like Finish, Vanish, Dettol, Lysol and Airwick.
28 Jul 2008 |
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Jobless may have to work for benefits
The long-term unemployed could be forced to work for their benefit payments under plans for the biggest reform of the welfare system in 60 years, the government said on Monday.
22 Jul 2008 |
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Pope calls for unity against terrorism
Pope Benedict called for all religions to unite against terrorism and resolve conflicts peacefully on Friday and heard an Islamic leader urge Christians to overcome "misconceptions and prejudices" of Muslims.
18 Jul 2008 |
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Pakistan says U.N. favourable to Bhutto inquiry
Pakistan has reached a "broad understanding" with the United Nations on aspects of a proposed U.N. investigation into the killing of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto but details remain to be worked out, its foreign minister said on Thursday.
11 Jul 2008 |
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Catholic church reopens abuse case ahead papal visit
Only days before Pope Benedict arrives in Sydney, a 25-year-old sexual abuse case involving a Sydney priest has been reopened by the Catholic church after an Australian cardinal denied he tried to cover-up the abuse.
11 Jul 2008 |
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