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24/01/2011

The Government and UK banks carry on talks, as a deal on bonuses and lending is delayed. And why profit warnings hit a record low at UK quoted companies.

The Government and the UK's biggest banks carry on talking, as a deal on bonuses and lending is delayed.

Last year profit warnings were at a record low among UK quoted companies but by the end of 2010 the momentum was waning.

Research shows economic recovery in the UK this year will be unevenly spread - as public sector cuts hit home.

And as we approach Burns Night, the Scottish Government attempts to overturn a 40 year old ban on importing haggis to the US. The sticking point? American fears over BSE and sheep lungs.

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