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Online campaign group Avaaz wants judicial review of the way HMRC offered generous Liechtenstein-based amnesty to HSBC tax evaders.

State-backed bank said it had reduced bad debt losses.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley also eases rules for application of MAT for real estate investment trusts.

"Our case is morally and logically robust, so today's verdict is a kick in the teeth," says the workers' union.

Apple warned European Commission's investigation into tax deals with Ireland could have 'material' impact, if decision goes against it.

Asia's largest drugmaker was accused of failing to warn users that Actos could raise the risk for bladder cancer.

IAG made an operating profit of €25m in the first quarter.

Nokia now expects a network operating margin around the midpoint of its earlier goal of 8% to 11%.

Sites will continue to operate as separate brands.

The Nikkei tanks, pulled down by the BoJ's announcement, lacklustre corporate earnings and weak US growth data.

Oil major has been hit by collapse in crude prices.

RBS reported a first quarter loss of £446m in 2015.

Bank has led $50m funding round with Chinese investment firm, IDG Capital Partners, for bitcoin payment technology firm Circle.

Microsoft, SAP and IBM reported to be among potential bidders.

Transport for London boss: 'Passion is no excuse for insult. Sorry.'

Part gives wearer the feeling they are being 'tapped' on the wrist

Paddy Power hopes to take in as much as a £1m worth of bets on the birth of the hotly anticipated royal baby.

A move in headquarters or selling a retail bank is a risky move but HSBC are open to both possibilities.

BAT's first-quarter revenue rose 1.7% at constant exchange rates, trailing the 3.5% median growth estimate forecast.

CEO Mike Coupe was convicted over claims that in July 2014 he tried to seize cheques connected with the collapse of business it invested in 16 years ago.

It saw its pre-tax profit reach £34.2m.

Sales rise at Argos helps drive profits at Home Retail.

In Australia, the ASX's 10 main sectors traded in red terrain.

Bitcoin payment processor Coinbase expands to 'forward-looking' UK with wallet and exchange.

Knoyme King, a black woman who worked for Slator, alleges she was passed over for promotions because of her race.

Following Twitter's weak first quarter results, shares closed down more than 18% on 28 April.

US retailer already operates more than 400 stores in China.

Strong demand for Samsung's new Galaxy S6 helped company, despite dip in total shipments and market share.

Critics charge it smacks of rape insensitivity, Bud Light apologises.