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Unsold vehicles on the dockside
Union stands by car plant warning
A union defends its claim that a major UK car plant is facing imminent closure without government help.
'War of words' over car claims
Union's 'catastrophe' fear
Saab aims to survive without GM

Ryanair aircraft Ryanair to abolish check-in desks
Ryanair is to close its airport check-in desks by the end of the year, requiring all passengers to confirm flights online.

Sir Richard Branson Branson opposes wider bail-outs
Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson has backed state bail-outs for failing banks but opposed similar rescues for other industries.


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Rentokil's profits almost halve
Anglo American to cut 9,000 jobs
Slump hits China multinationals
Brazil aircraft maker to cut jobs
Recession reduces total tax paid

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Lending revival 'unlikely soon'
National Savings rates cut again
ECONOMY
UK car plant 'at risk of closure'
California approves budget bill
IMF expects more requests for aid
COMPANIES
UBS blocks US client details move
Russian rail boss criticises bank
Shoe shop chain cuts 2,500 jobs

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Bernard Madoff's Florida home Rich pickings
The privileged world of Madoff's Palm Beach victims
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MARKET DATA - 17:48 UK

FTSE 100
3889.06down
 -129.31 -3.22%
Dax
4014.66down
 -200.55 -4.76%
Cac 40
2750.55down
 -122.05 -4.25%
Dow Jones
7365.67down
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Nasdaq
1441.23down
 -1.59 -0.11%
BBC Global 30
4508.75down
 -85.86 -1.87%
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