Three 'in Waterford Wedgwood talks'
10:59am Tuesday 6th January 2009
Three potential buyers are said to be eyeing up parts of the collapsed crystal and china maker Waterford Wedgwood.
Short-selling ban 'to be lifted'
10:59am Tuesday 6th January 2009
A ban on the short-selling of UK financial sector shares will be lifted despite calls from MPs for an extension.
Crossing death: Derailment theory
10:59am Tuesday 6th January 2009
A woman driver killed after her car was hit by a train on a level-crossing may have died trying to save rail passengers from derailment, it has emerged.
Baby P council boss sacking appeal
10:59am Tuesday 6th January 2009
The children's services boss sacked over the death of Baby P is appealing against her dismissal, it has emerged.
Widow's pride at policeman's medal
10:59am Tuesday 6th January 2009
The widow of a police officer stabbed to death during an anti-terrorist raid has spoken of her pride at the news that her husband has been awarded a posthumous medal for bravery.
Final day for Woolworths
10:59am Tuesday 6th January 2009
The last remaining Woolworths stores will close their doors for the final time at the end of trading.
House prices in biggest annual fall
10:59am Tuesday 6th January 2009
House prices fell by 15.9% during 2008, the biggest annual drop on record, new figures showed.
Smuggling routes 'key to ceasefire'
10:59am Tuesday 6th January 2009
A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is attainable within days if the smuggling routes which supply arms and money to Hamas can be shut down, international envoy Tony Blair has said.
Big freeze: 10 below zero forecast
10:59am Tuesday 6th January 2009
A freezing spell was forecast to tighten its grip on the country as temperatures plunge towards -10C across more of the UK.
Warning to M&S amid job cuts claims
10:59am Tuesday 6th January 2009
High Street giant Marks & Spencer has been warned that it could face a series of employment tribunal cases if it announces a huge number of redundancies when it unveils new financial figures on Wednesday.
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