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Ex-HSBC boss honoured in UK »

Ex-HSBC boss honoured in UK

The former chief executive of HSBC Dyfrig John receives the only high profile honour for banking in the New Year Honours.

Ticket tricksters »

Ticket tricksters

UK fraudsters target European music fans

The year that was: Global financial quiz 2009 »

The year that was: Global financial quiz 2009

Test your business knowledge with our quiz of the year

US votes for Chinese steel duties »

US votes for Chinese steel duties

A US trade commission has agreed plans to impose tariffs of up to 15% on imports of Chinese-made steel pipes.

Google loses domain name claim »

Google loses domain name claim

A small Canadian company behind a search engine called Groovle.com wins a case filed against it by search giant Google.

Copper price hits 16-month high »

Copper price hits 16-month high

The price of copper reaches a new 16-month high as strike action looms in Chile.

Apple shares up on tablet rumour »

Apple shares up on tablet rumour

Apple shares rise by more than 1% in early trading on Wednesday amid further speculation over new products.

Iraq oil contract goes to Angola »

Iraq oil contract goes to Angola

Angola’s state-owned oil company, Sonangol, has signed a deal to produce oil in one of the most dangerous parts of Iraq.

Spinvox bought by Nuance for £64m »

Spinvox bought by Nuance for £64m

Voice-to-text company Spinvox has been bought by speech recognition firm Nuance.

Portsmouth faces wind-up petition »

Portsmouth faces wind-up petition

Portsmouth Football Club has been issued with a winding-up petition by HM Revenue & Customs, the BBC learns.