House prices fell further in November and property sale times lengthened as rate rises took their toll, the Royal Institute…
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McDonald’s to sponsor MTV show
McDonald’s, the world’s largest restaurant chain, is to sponsor a programme on music channel MTV as part of its latest…
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Survey confirms property slowdown
Government figures have confirmed a widely reported slowdown of the UK’s housing market in late 2004. House prices were 11.8%…
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Liberian economy starts to grow
The Liberian economy started to grow in 2004, but “sustained and deep reform efforts” are needed to ensure long term…
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Yukos accused of lying to court
Russian oil firm Yukos lied to a US court in an attempt to stop the Russian government selling off its…
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Ebbers denies WorldCom fraud
Former WorldCom chief Bernie Ebbers has denied claims that he knew accountants were doctoring the books at the firm. Speaking…
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US to rule on Yukos refuge call
Yukos has said a US bankruptcy court will decide whether to block Russia’s impending auction of its main production arm…
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Disney settles disclosure charges
Walt Disney has settled charges from US federal regulators that it failed to disclose how family members of directors were…
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Ryanair in $4bn Boeing plane deal
Budget airline Ryanair has placed an order for 70 Boeing 737-800 planes, in a deal valued at $4bn (£2.1bn) which…
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Russia WTO talks ‘make progress’
Talks on Russia’s proposed membership of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have been “making good progress” say those behind the…
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