Britain colder than Moscow as Arctic snap brings snow
Parts of Britain will be colder than Moscow this weekend with up to four inches of snow in the east and areas as far south as Kent expected to receive a dusting.
Clinton still dithering over Obama job
As the frenzied speculation continues over whether Hillary Clinton will become the next Secretary of State, there appears to be only one stumbling block – Hillary Clinton.
Christmas turkeys under threat from strike
Turkey supplies could be under threat this Christmas after meat hygiene inspectors voted to go on strike.
Woolies lenders balk
Last-ditch talks to rescue Woolworths are close to collapsing.
Scottish knights walk away
Burt and Mathewson abandon campaign to derail HBOS takeover.
Rock risks another £3bn
Another £3bn of taxpayer money has been put at risk in Northern Rock.
Cope with mortgage arrears
More homeowners are falling behind with their repayments.
United suffer double injury blow
Manchester United will be without Dimitar Berbatov and Wes Brown for Premier League visit to Villa Park on Saturday.
Gerrard ruled out of Fulham match
Liverpool captain fails to recover from torn groin muscle that kept him out of England’s friendly win over Germany.
Celtic's Reid accused over Famine Song attack
Sir David Murray has accused his Celtic counterpart John Reid of launching a politically-fuelled attack on Rangers.
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Markets and mountains
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Sailor rescued off coast of Spain after wife raises alarm from London
A British sailor who spent four days adrift on an inflatable life raft after his motorboat capsized in rough seas off Spain was rescued after his wife raised the alarm in London.
Dubai resort stages most expensive launch party
The global recession may be biting, but try telling that to the celebrities and business moguls who attended the opening of The Atlantis.
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