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US car bail-out compromise sought
US politicians are looking for a compromise plan to aid the country's crisis-ridden car industry. Read more.
Government agrees Alitalia sale
The Italian government agrees to sell the bankrupt airline Alitalia to a business consortium, paving the way for a relaunch. Read more.
Bank hints at further rate cuts
Expectations of another rate cut rise after the release of minutes from the Bank of England meeting which slashed rates to 3%. Read more.
Lloyds TSB approves HBOS takeover
Lloyds TSB shareholders vote in favour of taking over HBOS as well as taking bail-out money from the government. Read more.
M&S resorts to one-day sale move
Retailer Marks & Spencer is to hold its first one-day sale in four years in a bid to revive its pre-Christmas trading. Read more.
House sales rise as prices fall
Property sales rose slightly in October, for the second month in a row, estate agents say. Read more.