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American Idol Kelly Clarkson faces export ban from UK Government over Jane Austen ring
Thursday 01 August 2013
The Government has stepped in to stop US singer Kelly Clarkson taking a gold and turquoise ring once owned by Jane Austen out of the country.
Better exports boost manufacturing sector
Thursday 01 August 2013
Stronger exports helped the manufacturing sector record its best performance for more than two years in July as its recovery gathered pace.
Exports Refinancing Facility: The £5bn export scheme which has spent £0 since it began last year
Tuesday 30 July 2013
Labour says Government's 'failure is letting down businesses across Britain'
Abe’s ‘shock and awe’ tactics win approval
Tuesday 23 July 2013
Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, has won fresh backing at the ballot box for his “shock and awe” strategy to revive the economy, sending Asian shares higher.
Vince Cable blocks sale of military and intelligence equipment to Egypt as protest death toll mounts
Friday 19 July 2013
Five export licences suspended over fears weapons are being used for internal suppression against its people
British arms sales: A step towards transparency, but many more are needed
Thursday 18 July 2013
This information was only released through the efforts of one Committee
Hamish McRae: China's slowdown is a blip and could actually help us
Thursday 11 July 2013
Economic View: A cargo of liquefied natural gas not being imported by China is a cargo available to be imported by us
Recovery hopes hit by shrinking factory output
Tuesday 09 July 2013
The worst month for Britain’s manufacturers since January and a widening trade deficit gave a reality check to recovery hopes today following a raft of upbeat news.
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Wednesday 26 June 2013
Boost to German morale raises hopes for end to eurozone recession
Tuesday 25 June 2013
Hopes that the eurozone can pull out of its lingering recession were boosted yesterday when German business morale rose for the second month in a row.
Gavin Patterson replaces BT chief Ian Livingston after he quits to take on role as Government trade minister
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Former chairman and chief executive of HSBC Lord Green to stand down
Institute of Directors in push to attract leaders of the future
Tuesday 11 June 2013
The Institute of Directors is preparing for a shake-up after a sixth year of sliding membership that drove it into the red.
Pakistan denies receiving weapons and security equipment from Israel
Tuesday 11 June 2013
Liberal newspaper claims Jewish state exported arms to four Arab countries
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