Rio shines on Billiton bid hopes

RIO Tinto was back in the takeover spotlight yesterday amid speculation that mining rival BHP Billiton could make another bid approach.

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Sweet result for Tate

SUGAR and sweeteners maker Tate & Lyle reported better than expected first-half profits after saying sales to food and drinks customers had held firm.

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RBS announces £2.1bn loss as bad debt grows

PART-NATIONALISED Royal Bank of Scotland has already eaten through nearly half the £60 billion “excess” on toxic debts insured by the taxpayer, it emerged today.

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Carillion in efficiency drive hope

HOPES that a multi-billion-pound Government efficiency drive will deliver more outsourcing work in areas such as property management boosted support services giant Carillion yesterday.

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ITV bursting to break news of revival in ads

ITV’s beleaguered shareholders tuned in to some welcome news yesterday when the broadcaster rushed out a trading update showing a surprise increase in advertising in the run-up to Christmas.

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'Cheap' homes put Grainger on a new hunt

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Price war heats up as new fuel firms lower bills

NEW energy suppliers are forcing down gas and electricity prices sparking a fresh price war as they strive to win new customers with cut-rate deals.

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No need to run for extra cover

RETAILERS and energy suppliers are keen to sell us warranties and breakdown cover to ensure our kitchen appliances and central heating systems are fixed quickly if they develop faults.

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Campaigners call for new rules on credit

CAMPAIGNERS are trying to stop consumers from being penalised for shopping around for loans and credit cards.

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Can I cash in on a gift?

Q I have a silver crown coin that I was given in 1977 to mark the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.

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