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| BBC News - Business |
| Fixed retirement age to be axed People reaching the age of 65 will no longer be forced to retire from October next year, under plans announced by the government. |
| House price inflation eases again UK house prices fell 0.5% in July, the Nationwide says, cutting the annual rate of house price inflation to 6.6% from 8.7%. |
| BSkyB profits on high definition Satellite TV group BSkyB reports a sharp jump in profits, driven by new subscriptions, particularly for high definition services. |
| California in 'fiscal emergency' California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declares a fiscal state of emergency, putting pressure on lawmakers to pass a budget. |
| Shell sees profits almost double Second-quarter profits at oil giant Royal Dutch Shell almost double after it completes a year-long restructuring programme. |
| Scottish review warns of job cuts Up to 60,000 people working in the public sector in Scotland could lose their jobs, according to an independent review commissioned by ministers. |
| New High Street bank opens doors The first High Street bank to launch in the UK for more than 100 years opens its doors for the first time. |
| Results boost AstraZeneca shares Shares in AstraZeneca rise more than 4% after the drug company reports a rise in profits after strong sales of key drugs. |
| BT profit up despite revenue fall BT reports what it describes as "acceptable" quarterly results, with profits sharply higher despite a fall in revenue. |
| Greek police clash with hauliers Greek police fire tear gas to disperse hundreds of lorry drivers protesting in Athens against a government order to end their strike. |
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