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RBS Blamed For Banks Missing Lending Targets
UK banks have missed the overall target they agreed with the Government for lending to small businesses, with the blame falling on taxpayer backed Royal Bank of Scotland.
Barclays Cuts Bonus Pool As Profits Fall
Banking giant Barclays has posted pre-tax profits of £5.9bn for 2011, a fall of 3% on the previous year.
Greeks To Protest Over Tough Bailout Terms
A wave of fresh protests is expected to hit Greece today after eurozone finance ministers rejected the country's proposals on austerity.
LinkedIn Revenues Soar As Membership Rises
Career networking website LinkedIn has seen its fourth quarter revenues double compared to a year ago, exceeding all expectations.
Women Could Get Tax Breaks For Cleaners
Prime Minister David Cameron has been criticised by Labour for suggesting he might look at a scheme offering tax breaks to working women who employ domestic staff.
Kodak To Bring Down Shutters On Cameras
The iconic photography brand Kodak has announced it will stop making digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames in the first half of 2012 in a bid to cut costs.
Bank Of England Makes £50bn Cash Injection
The Bank of England has announced it will extend its quantitative easing (QE) programme by £50bn in a bid to stave off a double-dip recession.
Record Orders Boost Profits For Rolls-Royce
UK engine maker Rolls-Royce has posted a 21% rise in pre-tax profits, driven by record orders.
Diageo 'Cautious' As UK Drinks Sales Decline
Drinks company Diageo has reported a decline in UK sales, prompting its chief executive to tell Sky News he "remains cautious" about the future.
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Lambert: Curb Bank Pay But Protect Sector
People are right to be angry over bankers' bonuses but we must be careful not to drive away our strongest industry, a former policymaker has said.
