U.S. job losses largest since 1945
Job losses in the U.S. totalled 2.6 million in 2008. Employers cut payrolls in December driving the unemployment rate to its highest level in almost 16 years. Full Article
Shops report
Tesco and DSG reports next week will show discretionary spending is falling. Full Article
Boat industry buoyed by exchange rate
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's boat manufacturers attending this year's London International Boat Show were in buoyant mood, forecasting that a weaker pound would help them stave off tough competition from abroad. Full Article | Video
EU seeks to finalise Russian gas deal
MOSCOW/KIEV (Reuters) - The European Union sought to finalise details on Friday of a gas monitoring deal to allow the resumption of gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine, which have been cut off for days over a pricing row. Full Article | Video
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