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| BBC News - Business |
| Empty shop numbers 'set to rise' The number of empty shops on the UK's high streets is set to increase this year, a survey says, as economic conditions get tougher. |
| Greece says lender talks 'tough' Greece holds further talks with its international lenders, as the debate on more austerity measures continues. |
| Italy acts on Russia gas shortage Italy activates emergency measures to conserve gas supplies as freezing weather continues to grip the country and much of Europe. |
| Fewer deaths 'may hit pensions' The mortality rate in England and Wales improved in 2011, which could have a knock-on effect on pensions, actuaries say. |
| Clydesdale Bank owner could sell The Australian owner of the Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank is looking for options to sell or radically reform the businesses. |
| China drives growth for KFC owner The owner of restaurant brands KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell reports another set of strong figures, helped by growth in China. |
| Citi to launch China credit cards The Chinese unit of Citigroup wins approval to launch credit cards in China, the first non-Asian bank to do so. |
| Macquarie falls on profit warning Macquarie Group, the largest investment bank in Australia, says it expects full year profits to drop 25% as a weak market hurts its business. |
| India miners face licence repeal A panel appointed by India's Supreme Court has recommended that the licences of as many as 49 iron ore miners should be cancelled. |
| US bank chairman in Vietnam push The head of the US Export-Import Bank, an independent federal agency, pushes for infrastructure deals with Vietnam worth $1.5bn (£949m). |
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