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Two energy firms to raise prices
E.On and Scottish and Southern Energy are to raise gas and electricity prices by up to 29%, blaming higher wholesale costs.
Surprise gain in UK retail sales
Retail sales defy grim forecasts to rise 0.8% in July, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Persimmon posts sharp profit fall
UK housebuilder Persimmon reports a sharp drop in half-year profits as it struggles to deal with the housing market downturn.
Wholesale gas prices up on leak
Wholesale gas prices in the UK jump by 15% after a gas pipeline leak in the North Sea.
BAE in £2bn MoD ammunition deal
BAE Systems signs a 15-year deal with the Ministry of Defence to supply ammunition for UK armed forces.
Lone Star Funds to take over IKB
US private equity firm Lone Star is to buy German lender IKB Deutsche Industriebank, its biggest shareholder says.
Retail group in government plea
The British Retail Consortium writes a letter to the government asking for help to support struggling High Street stores.
Supply concerns send oil surging
Oil prices rise above $122 a barrel on the back of geopolitical worries after the US signs a missile shield deal with Poland.
German tyre firm succumbs to bid
Tyre maker Continental agrees that suitor Schaeffler can buy up to half the company after it ups its offer.
China bank sees top 2008 profits
China's largest bank reports a 57% jump in first half profits and says its earnings have outstripped any of its rivals.

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