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Analysis of the investment performance of the last five countries to host the Games paints a depressing picture ahead of the games in London

Games will not offer a winning opportunity

The Olympics are expected to give a £5.1bn boost to the economy. But UK investors are unlikely to benefit.

David Cameron hails eurozone crisis 'progress'

Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday hailed "important progress" at the G20 summit in Mexico towards a solution to the crisis in the eurozone.

James Moore: It's time for George Osborne to come up with a Plan C

Outlook Talking of deficits, yesterday provided another gloomy set of numbers suggesting that the economy isn't going to do much to help the Coalition's bid to eliminate the UK's budget deficit. Au contraire.

George Osborne's call for more road and rail investment is no laughing matter

Julian Knight: Don't let Osborne put us off infrastructure plan

Whatever the Chancellor's personal standing with the public, urging pension funds to invest in capital projects is a good idea

Sage of Omaha is upbeat on US economy forecast

While all around may be losing their heads, Warren Buffett kept his, declaring emphatically that the chances of a double-dip recession in the US, the world's largest economy, were "very low".

Dow rebounds as Warren Buffett writes off chances of a double dip in US

While all around may be losing their heads, Warren Buffett kept his, declaring emphatically that the chances of a double-dip recession in the US, the world's largest economy, were "very low".

Peltz stirs takeover talk at InterContinental Hotels

A New York billionaire famed for dating Victoria Principal has taken a stake in InterContinental Hotels Group, raising speculation that it may be a takeover target.

A grim-faced Luisde Guindos, Spain's Economy Minister, at the parliament in Madrid yesterday

Madrid reels again as borrowing costs hit highest level for a decade

The beleaguered Spanish economy took another blow yesterday as the country's borrowing costs soared to its highest level for a decade and the Madrid stock market briefly sank to a nine-year low.

A grim-faced Luisde Guindos, Spain's Economy Minister, at the parliament in Madrid yesterday

Markets in spin as anti-bailout party rises in Greek polls and Spanish borrowing costs soar

Madrid government forced to deny plan to bail out troubled bank with state cash

Hedge fund manager who lied about losses fined £3m

A hedge fund manager accused by the Financial Services Authority of lying to investors about "catastrophic losses" has been fined a record £3m by the watchdog.

Hedge fund 'liar' Alberto Micalizzi fined record £3m and banned

A London hedge fund manager accused by the Financial Services Authority of lying to investors about "catastrophic losses" has been fined a record £3m by the watchdog.

Lying hedge fund boss Alberto Micalizzi fined £3m

A hedge fund boss who is accused of covering up losses of 390 million US dollars (£250 million) was facing a record £3 million fine from the City watchdog today.

Doubts arise over Madrid's ability to prop up its banks

Spain seemed to be moving closer to an official bailout yesterday as the country's borrowing costs soared and doubts over the ability of the Madrid government to prop up its ravaged banking sector multiplied.

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Few people know more about restaurants than James Pembroke, who only spent five mealtimes at home during his entire childhood.
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A Berliner in 1963 – but did John F Kennedy once admire Adolf Hitler?

The young JFK praised 'superior' Nordic races during visits to Germany
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Banned Iranian director to attend Cannes Film Festival

Mohammad Rasoulof to make his first public appearance since being imprisoned three years ago
Seeing the larger picture: Inspiring images of space

Seeing the larger picture: Inspiring images of space

An exhibition explores images how photography has shaped astronomy
Eat Spam and carry on: Wartime pamphlets could teach us a thing or two about healthy, thrifty eating

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Wartime pamphlets could teach us a thing or two about healthy, thrifty eating
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Cat beards and the purrrsuit of excellence
The 10 Best salt and pepper sets

The 10 Best salt and pepper sets

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Ferran Soriano: Predicting success if Manchester City 'vision' is followed

Ferran Soriano: Predicting success if Manchester City 'vision' is followed

Chief executive says trophies will come if a 'core' of suitable players is in place
Thomas Müller: We couldn't handle losing a Champions League Final again

Thomas Müller: We couldn't handle losing a Champions League Final again

The Bayern Munich forward tells Tim Rich his side have to shed chokers' tag after two recent final defeats
Giro d'Italia: The Stelvio Pass - cycling's killer climb

The Stelvio Pass - cycling's killer climb

As the Giro d'Italia tackles the brutal climb, Simon Usborne takes on the snow and switchbacks – and soon realises what the fuss is about
National archives: Edward VIII’s phone calls - and how MI5 bugged them

Edward VIII’s phone calls - and how MI5 bugged them

Newly unearthed papers reveal a shocking extra dimension to the constitutional crisis over monarch’s abdication
Sent down at the Old Bailey: A tour of the world's most famous court

Sent down at the Old Bailey

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Hollywood's random acts of red-carpet kindness

Hollywood's random acts of red-carpet kindness

The Hangover actor Zach Galifianakis’s date for his movie premieres isn’t arm candy  – it’s his 87-year-old friend who he saved from homelessness
British football scores an own goal

British football scores an own goal

Many managers barely survive a year in post. Martin Baker talks to experts who make a case for clubs using forensic business skills to find the best staff
James Lawton: Sergio Garcia cracks as major fault line opens up again

James Lawton

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