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Reform plans set up Davos clash
Proposals for bank reforms and tighter regulation are set to cause controversy at the World Economic Forum in Davos
Building societies' merger backed
Yorkshire Building Society members vote in favour of a merger with Chelsea, paving the way for the deal to go ahead.
Global bosses are confident again
Most of the world's top bosses are confident about the future, and many plan to start hiring again, a survey suggests.
Yahoo profits rise but sales fall
Internet giant Yahoo posts a $153m profit in the fourth quarter, but says sales are continuing to fall.
UK economy out of recession
The UK economy leaves recession, after figures show the economy grew by 0.1% in the last three months of 2009.
Saab being sold to Dutch carmaker
General Motors agrees to sell its Saab subsidiary to Dutch luxury carmaker Spyker and vows to suspend wind-down activities.
Davos police commander found dead
The police commander in charge of security at the World Economic Forum in Davos has been found dead in his hotel room, local authorities say.
IMF more upbeat on world growth
The International Monetary Fund raises its projection for GDP growth in the worldwide economy from 3.1% to 3.9% in 2010.
Crystal Palace in administration
Championship side Crystal Palace go into administration and are set for a 10-point deduction.
Business struggles to gain trust
Business leaders around the world are struggling to regain the trust of consumers, the annual Edelman Trust Barometer suggests.
US deficit 'set to hit $1.35tn'
The US budget deficit is expected to reach $1.35 trillion (£837bn) in 2010, according to US Congress estimates.
US home prices up for sixth month
US house prices rose in November for the sixth month in a row while US consumer confidence continues to grow, figures show.
National Savings' bid for savers
National Savings & Investments is to launch an instant access savings account accessible by phone or internet.
New Zealand airline unveils beds for economy class travellers
Air New Zealand unveils the first beds in economy class travel, for couples or small families.
Pound falls after weak GDP growth
The pound falls against the dollar and the euro on the money markets after disappointing UK economic growth figures.
Aldi Travel stops taking bookings
UK firm Aldi Travel, a holiday business belonging to the German supermarket group, closes to new bookings.
German business confidence rises
German business confidence rises to its highest level in 18 months, driven by strong exports, according to a key index.
King backs radical banking reform
The head of the Bank of England, Mervyn King, backs calls for radical reform of the global banking sector.
Japan interest rates kept on hold
Japan's central bank keeps its key interest rate unchanged and underlines its determination to overcome deflation.
New rules over mortgage arrears
New rules to protect mortgage holders who are in arrears have been proposed by the Financial Services Authority.
