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US trade deficit in surprise fall

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The US trade deficit narrowed unexpectedly in January as fewer foreign cars and less crude oil were imported.

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Plans for a new high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham are announced by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis.

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Greek public and transport services grind to a halt and clashes break out during a third strike over austerity measures.

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Profits at German carmaker Volkswagen dropped 71% in 2009 hit by the falling demand for cars in the global downturn.

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A firm of solicitors which worked for a leading claims management company has been shut down by the solicitors’ regulator.

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Union leaders representing British Airways cabin crew are meeting to decide whether to announce dates for a strike.

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About 24,000 clients of HSBC’s private banking operation in Switzerland had personal details stolen, the bank admits.

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The energy company Scottish Power says its gas prices will fall by around £66 a year and vulnerable customers will get extra help.

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The validity of Portsmouth’s administration will not be challenged by HM Revenue & Customs, the BBC learns.

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Mexican Carlos Slim overtakes Bill Gates as the world’s richest man, according to the Forbes “rich list”, with a fortune of $53.5bn.