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Ryanair Profit Up 13% But Expects Slowdown

Budget carrier Ryanair has posted record full-year earnings but warned profit growth would slow sharply in the coming 12 months.

Tax Havens: Cameron Warns Over Transparency

Britain's offshore tax havens have been warned to enforce regulations and improve transparency to avoid evasion by individuals and companies.

Video: Sir Mervyn King Criticises Help To Buy Scheme

The outgoing governor of the Bank of England has issued a warning over George Osborne's plan to boost the housing market.

Euro Tax 'To Decimate Pensions', Report Says

The trading of government bonds would be rendered uneconomic and pensioners would find their savings hit under proposals for a Europe-wide financial transactions tax, according to one of the financial sector's most influential trade bodies.

Video: British Army Hiring While Firing Thousands

The Army is sticking the boot into those who think that cutbacks in military spending mean that recruitment has stopped.

MPs Are In Line For £20,000 Pay Rise

MPs are in line for a pay rise of up to £20,000 in a move that could spark public fury.

Sir Roger Carr In Lead to Become BAE Chair

Sir Roger Carr, the President of the CBI, has emerged as the leading candidate to chair defence contractor BAE Systems.

Slovenia Gets Second Agency Debt Downgrade

Slovenia said it was confident its newly-adopted action plan would stabilise public finances and lead to an economic recovery, a day after ratings agency Fitch downgraded the crisis-hit country.

China Spreads Alternative To US GPS System

Pakistan is set to become the fifth Asian country to use China's domestic satellite navigation system, which was launched as a rival to the US sat nav system.

EU To Ban Olive Oil Bottles From Restaurants

Traditional olive oil jugs are to be banned from restaurants across Europe following a decision in Brussels.

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