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DoJ says BP failed to demonstrate it is a "responsible federal contractor."

ICBC agreed to buy 60% stake in Johannesburg-based Standard Bank's global markets business.

Lloyds said it will cut another 1,080 jobs as part of its Strategic Review

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Barclays says it has no plans to announce significant reductions to its UK branch network.

China's NDRC probing Qualcomm for probable violation of anti-monopoly law.

Vodafone and Verizon investors approve $130bn Verizon Wireless deal.

Obama pledged to tackle inequality in the US during his State of the Union address.

Barclays, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Lloyds are teaming up with educational charity the Sutton Trust.

King will be replaced by commercial director Mike Coupe as of July this year

Approvals will also boost domestic nuclear industry's global ambitions.

The power supply maker says it had to make the move due to slow growth and intense competition.

Reuters reports that Indian IT companies are retaining experienced workers despite higher costs.

The news comes after Lloyds announced it is to slash more than 1,000 jobs.

Year of the Horse: Chinese New Year is one of the busiest periods for KFC's China sales

Bribery probe comes as another blow to Foxconn's reputation, following labour and worker safety issues in China.

Umunna says it was not fair of him to mention Gee 7 without giving the firm the opportunity to reply.

Energy and infrastructure projects at risk in East Africa's largest economy.

Deal will help Tokyo end its self-imposed ban on arms exports.

The losses will fall within the employer's retail, risk, operation and commercial banking divisions.

Former Co-op Bank deputy chairman Rodney Baker-Bates gives evidence over 'Crystal Methodist' Flowers

China Credit Trust reached deal with investors to repay their investment in $500m investment scheme.

But NEST says a vast majority of UK employees think having more to live on than the state pension is a minimum.

Tech majors made deal with US government in bid to repair their tainted public image amid NSA scandal.

Honda's North American arm shipped 108,705 vehicles out of the US in 2013.

Normington says more ambition and willingness to take risks with senior appointments is needed.

The Swiss banker's Gibraltar-based service allows people to bet on a horse that won't win.

The group of MPs also say the JCP should conduct a more "thorough initial assessment" of claimants' barriers to employment.

While Samsung retained No. 1 spot, Apple suffered from low-cost offerings of Huawei, Lenovo and LG.