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Chinese exports surge in reaction to bank policy
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:05:11 GMT

Chinese trade surged last month following the country’s rise in bank lending, leading economists to predict a strong increase in exports over the course of 2010.

Japanese gaming to profit from child subsidies
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:26:09 GMT

Japan's gambling industry is expected to be an unlikely beneficiary of a national child subsidy scheme, which aims to shower parents with cash and encourage young couples to start families.

Tullow boosts reserves as it nears Uganda deal
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:19:18 GMT

Tullow Oil, the Africa-focused oil explorer, said that a huge new oilfield in Ghana contains at least 60 per cent more crude than previously thought.

FT News - Markets

Harbinger bid hopes fade
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:45:24 +0000

A revival of takeover speculation helped the FTSE 100 hit an 18-month high, but Inmarsat was left behind

Allen takes over helm at EMI Music
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:08:03 +0000

The former chief executive of ITV is to take over as executive chairman as the music group, owned by private equity house Terra Firma, seeks to raise£120m in new funds

Airlines offer concessions to secure alliance
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:33:27 +0000

The planned global alliance between British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia moves closer to securing regulatory approval as European officials begin testing the concessions offered by the airlines

Barclays eyes large US bank deal
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:15:25 +0000

The UK banking group is looking at buying a large US retail bank as it tries to rebalance its business away from a booming investment banking franchise

Car repairs drive Lookers into black
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:49:24 +0000

The motor dealership moves to a profit on the back of a good performance from its parts and servicing division as consumers opted to refurbish old cars rather than buying new

Budget 2009 - Key points for small businesses

Here are some of the key points from the Chancellor's Budget speech - this page will be updated throughout the day.

Economic Outlook

General Measures

Taxes

Business Measures

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