Business sectors

HSBC appoints new head of global retail banking

26 Nov 2010: Paul Thurston promoted as part of major shake-up at HSBC
Vince Cable 'not persuaded' banks have got message on bonuses

26 Nov 2010: Business secretary insists no gap between what action the government is taking on bonuses and pledges made in the coalition agreement
Ofgem promises review as energy firms boost profit margins 38%

26 Nov 2010: Analysis shows energy companies are making £90 profit on a standard dual-fuel account – up from £65 two months ago
New Zealand mine rocked by third blast

26 Nov 2010: Blast came almost exactly a week after an earlier explosion caused the death of 29 men
Scientists give all-clear for meat and milk from cloned cattle

26 Nov 2010:
Advisory committee's decision increases likelihood of authorities approving sale of foodstuffs from cloned animals
Big deal for banks in the Big Society

25 Nov 2010: Do banks really think they can take the heat of bonus controversy by funding the Big Society Bank? By Nils Pratley
US bid spices up Capital's shopping centre idea

25 Nov 2010: Capital Shopping Centres seems surprised by the threat of a bid from US Simon Group
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Bankers' bonuses: 'Tis the season to be jolly

26 Nov 2010: Editorial: George Osborne now has the chance to put pre-election promises into action. So what does he do? Backtrack
US shops go all out to lure Black Friday shoppers

25 Nov 2010: Retailers expecting improvement but nervousness about prospects remains
Dixons pins hopes on new technology to boost sales in run-up to Christmas

25 Nov 2010: Six-monthly loss of £7.9m marks an improvement over last year's figure as Dixons prepares for vitally important Christmas trading period
Retailers hope for Christmas sales boost

25 Nov 2010: CBI survey shows most retailers reporting better sales in November and optimism about festive shopping season
€9.5m Donegal property development receives one bid at auction – for €5,000

25 Nov 2010: Upmarket 47-apartment complex in Donegal withdrawn from auction amid angry scenes as contractors protest about unpaid bills
Capital bid for Trafford Centre prompts offer from US property firm Simon

25 Nov 2010: Capital Shopping Centres valued at £3bn if approach by Indianapolis-based Simon Property takes off but owner of MetroCentre and Lakeside dismisses speculation
Passive smoking kills 600,000 a year, including 165,000 children, says WHO

26 Nov 2010: Estimates from the first analysis of the true global picture say biggest impact is on young in the developing world
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Bank bonuses unbound

25 Nov 2010:
Chuka Umunna: Despite coalition pledges to make the City pay its fair share, Osborne has let bankers off the hook