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Over 1,000 To Go In M&S Job Cull
High street chain Marks & Spencer is to axe more than 1,000 jobs as economic gloom continues to grip the high street, Sky News understands.

Top Retailers Given Festive Boost
High street retailer Co-op has joined Debenhams and Next in reporting better-than-expected Christmas sales.

Europe Freezes As Gas Crisis Bites
Russia will hold talks with European officials on Thursday about its gas row with Ukraine - which has seen shortages across the continent.

Record Annual House Price Falls
House prices fell 15.9% last year - the biggest annual drop on record, Nationwide says.

'Ad Urges People To Take Sickies'
A new advert for a cold and flu remedy encourages people to "throw a sickie", according to infuriated business leaders.

Tesco Fires New Price War Salvo
Tesco is launching a £100m price cutting campaign as the supermarket pricing war hots up.

Ban On Short-Selling Is Lifted
A ban on the short-selling of UK financial sector shares will be lifted even though MPs want an extension.

Woolies 'Didn't Have To Collapse'
As the final 200 Woolworths stores closed, the chain's largest shareholder has insisted "this did not have to happen".

Consumer Confidence At Record Low
Consumer confidence has plunged to a record low in the wake of continuing massive job losses in the UK economy, the latest research shows.

Church Offers Prayers For Jobless
If you've been left on a wing and prayer after losing your job then help is at hand.