UK politician accuses Google of devious behaviour

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Mr Brittin told the committee that 99 per cent of Google’s advertisers had no dealing with the UK sales staff but the remaining 1 per cent were the biggest clients which accounted for 60-70 per cent of revenues. He thought more sales commission was paid to the UK sales staff than their Irish counterparts.

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MPs consider new inquiry into London listing rules after mining scandals

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MPs could launch a new inquiry into the City of London's listing rules and the scandal-hit commodity companies that threaten to damage London's reputation. Scandals at Bumi and ENRC have prompted questions over the rules that allow companies to float in London Photo: Bloomberg News

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The banking sector – fit for investment?

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LIBOR: We expect LIBOR to become more of an issue in 2013; however, the recent announcement from the US with respect to tail risk loss calculations, should be seen as a positive. The ruling dismisses any Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) claims and the NY court rejected claims against banks for the manipulation of LIBOR. European banks' potential losses from private lawsuits related to interest rate rigging, could be materially lower after a US judge dismissed a large portion of such claims.

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Halifax: House prices jump £6,000 in one year as mortgage access improves

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Mortgage availability has increased sharply since the Government launched its Funding for Lending scheme last August, which gives lenders access to cheap finance to help borrowers.

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Wood River Library Board fires longtime director

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The board, with two members absent, agreed to terminate Steele in the position and then appointed the assistant library director, Kate Kite, as interim director.

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