FSA to inflict tougher curbs on bankers' bonuses

FEW hearts are likely to bleed at the news the Financial Services Authority is looking to inflict tougher curbs on bankers’ bonuses.

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BT's network success as profits rise

TELECOMS group BT hit a milestone in rolling out fibre-optic broadband as it shrugged off concerns about spending cuts with higher quarterly profits.

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Heart drug boost for Astrazeneca

ASTRAZENECA yesterday provided a welcome tonic with a good set of first half results, US backing for blood-thinning treatment Brilinta and plans to double a share buyback programme to $2billion (£1.3billion).

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Santander in British spin-off

SPANISH bank Santander confirmed it is looking to spin off its British operations into a separate stock market-listed company worth up to £3billion, as it posted higher profits.

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Internet poker giant Partygaming in £2.1bn deal

INTERNET poker giant PartyGaming is poised for more takeover deals after a £2.1billion tie-up with Austrian rival bwin to create the world’s biggest listed online gaming company.

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Mecca Bingo sees rise in customers, owner Rank Group reports

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Buy designer fashions on a shoestring

CHIC&Seek is selling luxury clothes and accessories at low prices. So how does it measure up? Maisha Frost reports.

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Is an Iraqi note of any value?

QI have a 250 dinar note, issued by the Central Bank of Iraq, with a picture of Saddam Hussein on the back. Is this worth keeping? It was given to me just before the Iraq war broke out.

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Is buying a house better than renting?

BUYING a place of your own remains a dream for millions of Britons and new figures confirm that it makes sound financial sense as well. Taking out a mortgage to buy a home is cheaper than paying rent in 75 per cent of British towns, according to property website Zoopla.co.uk.

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Savers ill-informed of interest rate changes

SAVERS are being kept in the dark about changes to the interest rates paid on their accounts, according to a consumer watchdog.

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