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Economy Headlines

06 September 2008 06:48 BST

Brown: Union must remain to fight economic crisis

Gordon Brown has told business leaders in Scotland that the union must remain if Britain is to weather the current economic storm.

In a speech to Scotland's Confederation of British Industry... Full Story

M&S accused of 'corporate bullying'
Marks and Spencer have been accused of "corporate bullying" after dismissing a worker who leaked information about a cut in redundancy payments to the press. Full Story
Tory inheritance tax policy in the spotlight
Tory plans to raise the inheritance tax threshold to £2 million are facing sustained questioning. Full Story
Stamp duty threshold raised to £175k
The government has announced a temporary increase in the stamp duty threshold to £175,000. Full Story

Government housing proposals too little too late
The government has announced a £1 billion package of measures to help kick-start the housing market and revive the economy. But they have been met with a less than enthusiastic response.
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Sports Headlines

Ferdinand a doubt for Croatia revenge mission
Rio Ferdinand has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier with Andorra tomorrow, and is a doubt for next Wednesday's fixture in Croatia. Full Story

Money Headlines

European Capital of Culture boosts Liverpool
House prices in Liverpool have skyrocketed since it was confirmed the city was to be European Capital of Culture for 2008. Full Story

Entertainment Headlines

Bands withdrawn after delay at Bestival
Bestival festivalgoers – already stung by bad weather in the Isle of Wight – have been hit by delays to the main programme due to resurfacing. Full Story