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Pcado has agreed a new online partnership with Morrisons

Ocado shares jump on deal with Morrisons

Shares in Ocado went up strongly after a deal with Morrisons' was announced that adds to the firms online grocery presence.

Ocado shares jump on deal with Morrisons

Shares in Ocado went up strongly after a deal with Morrisons' was announced that adds to the firms online grocery presence.
RBS taxpayer share sale could start within a year

The Chairman of the Royal Bank of Scotland Sir Philip Hampton says he can't guarantee there are no more "skeletons in the cupboard" and further job losses are possible as the company continues restructuring.
Osborne holds firm on austerity amid economic growth signals

The Chancellor, George Osborne told business leaders at the CBI dinner to stay the course on austerity as the economy shows signs of a sustained recovery.
CBI says the UK economy is returning to growth

The CBI says that the UK economy is emerging into growth as it predicts the economy will grow by 1.0 per cent in 2013 and by 2.0 per cent in 2014.

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ONS figures show construction sector saved UK from double-dip Revised figures on the economy from the Office for National Statistics shows that the UK technically avoided a double-dip recession in the six months between October 2011 and March 2012.	Tax authorities join together on global tax avoidance crackdown Tax authorities from the UK, US and Australia are to join together to investigate tax evasion from some of the wealthiest people in the world after receiving huge amounts of data from a whistle-blower.
Cable says splitting up RBS may increase banking competition	RBS keen on taxpayer stake sale but Lloyds deal more likely
Bob Diamond says King did not have authority to force him out	Osborne tells Bank of England not to hamper growth
Shares in Lloyds fall despite higher Q1 profits	Commerzbank loses appeal over £44m banker bonus payments

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Will gold sparkle in 2013?

Gold: Will it continue to rise in value in 2013?

With the global economy still struggling and with serious threats to the economy still ongoing, 2013 could see further increases in the value of gold.

Osborne vows to stick with austerity despite AAA ratings cut

The impact of the AAA ratings downgrade may impact the pound more than the wider economy

The loss of the UK's AAA rating from Moody's will add to pressure on sterling but economic impacts may be limited. However, the political pressure on the Chancellor will intensify.

What markets will provide investment winners for 2013?

The six issues that will define Osborne's Autumn Statement

Autumn Statement preview: Will George Osborne go for growth?

Wine drought provides opportunities for investors

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Investors mixed views over future price of gold

A survey by Barclays Stockbrokers reveals that its clients are mixed over whether gold will regain the value lost over the past month.
Unit Trusts vs Investment Trusts - What are the options?

Charles Roberts is a UK based IFA who writes for various journals and publications. He recommends choosing an ISA as it is perfect for putting away a lump sum, tax free.
Don’t let Libor emotion sway investments, says Schroder’s Murphy

Ivestors shouldn’t let emotions get in the way of their decisions following the Libor rigging revelations, according to the co-manager of Schroder Income.

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