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FTSE's Worst Week For Six Years
The FTSE 100 Index has tumbled 7% this week - its worst plunge for more than six years.

Govt Slammed Over Fuel 'Disgrace'
The Government's decision to rule out cash handouts for households struggling with soaring fuel bills has been blasted by unions as a "downright disgrace".

Smart Way To Slash Energy Bills
A new energy company launches on Monday with the promise to revolutionise the industry and help you with your gas and electric bills.

Brown 'Keeps Focus On Economy'
Gordon Brown has said Britain faced "the first great financial crisis" of the "global age" as he sought to shrug off betrayal at the hands of former Home Secretary Charles Clarke.

Burning Issue Forces Sony Recall
Electronics firm Sony has been forced to recall almost half a million laptops because of an overheating problem that has caused a series of burns injuries around the world.

Alarm As US Hit By Jobless Jump
The US has been rocked by a huge jump in unemployment last month, sending alarm bells ringing for the global economy.

Time To Wave Goodbye To Remotes
People will soon be able to control their TVs simply by waving their hands, researchers have said.

Pub Blasts Taxes As Profits Dry Up
British chain JD Wetherspoon has hit out at the Government over high taxes it says are stifling the pub sector and business in general.

Food Prices Go Off Their Trolley
British households are swallowing food prices that have risen at almost twice the rate of inflation.

PG Snips: Salons Top Tea Table
Salon workers have overtaken builders to become the UK's number one tea break takers, according to a study of workplace habits.