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20.08.2008
BAE in £2bn MoD ammunition deal
20-08-08 23:02 BBC News | Business | World Edition

BAE Systems signs a 15-year deal with the Ministry of Defence to supply ammunition for UK armed forces.

Business
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac slump
20-08-08 20:38 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Shares in US mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plunge again amid new talk of a government bail-out.

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German law to target non-EU bids
20-08-08 15:32 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Germany prepares legislation aimed at blocking sovereign wealth funds from taking big stakes in local firms.

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Discount supermarket sales rise
20-08-08 11:21 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Discount supermarkets such as Aldi and Lidl see sales grow as cost-conscious UK consumers look to save cash, figures suggest.

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Myth of the New Internet User
20-08-08 11:00 WebmasterWorld

"In a moment in time where millions are surfing the web on iPhones and everyone from senior citizens to children are online, users who are new to the web are increasingly rare in the developed world."

eBay Plans Fixed-Price Sales Emphasis
20-08-08 11:00 WebmasterWorld

"Acknowledging that most online shoppers cannot be bothered with auctions, eBay plans Wednesday to announce changes to its fee structure that emphasize fixed prices over bidding."

Mortgage lending slump continues
20-08-08 09:59 BBC News | Business | World Edition

The slump in mortgage lending continued in July, according to the latest figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

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Three-way split again on UK rates
20-08-08 08:44 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Bank of England policymakers were again split three ways when they decided to hold interest rates at 5% earlier this month.

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Olympic thirst boosts China beer
20-08-08 07:31 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Chinese brewer Tsingtao sees half-year profits up 42% from publicity gained by sponsoring the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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