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Nick Buckles quits as boss of G4S
Nick Buckles, who oversaw a staffing fiasco at last year's Olympics as well as a failed takeover of Danish cleaning business ISS during his eight-year tenure, will step down at the end of May.
Buckles bows out as G4S chief executive  Financial Times
Head of Embattled G4S Security Force Retires  ABC News
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Marks & Spencer has made its promises - now the retailer must deliver
Robert Swannell, the chairman, has spoken of a �radical transformation� at the heart of M&S to modernise the retailer and chief executive Marc Bolland has spoken of the �strong progress� in the business.
Marks & Spencer profits fall again  The Guardian
Pressure on Marks & Spencer Boss as Profit Falls  Wall Street Journal
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Vodafone revenues hit by southern European slowdown
Vodafone has recorded its first ever fall in annual revenues as the recession in southern Europe saw its takings there fall by almost 17%.
Vodafone to reinvest �2.1bn Verizon dividend  Financial Times
Vodafone keeps Verizon payout after European weakness  Reuters UK
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Apple urges reform of US tax system
An Apple store in Hong Kong. A shift to a form of territorial taxation might trigger a wave of reinvestment into the US. Apple's defence against congressional accusations that it has adopted elaborate schemes to avoid taxes on its international profits rests on a ...
Irish government says not to blame for low Apple tax rate  Reuters
Tanaiste says allegations of tax avoidance by Apple 'not an issue' ...  RTE.ie
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How Local Business Week highlighted issues affecting SMEs
Local Business Week (LBW) drew to a close on Sunday, leaving in its wake several interesting points to consider about the future of the British high street and its thousands of butchers, bakers, candlestick makers - and countless other small businesses.
Cyber crime 'costs small companies �800m a year'  Telegraph.co.uk
Cybercrime could cost small UK firms �785m a year  CRN - UK
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Market overview: Goldman Sachs ups Capita's price target
LONDON (SHARECAST) - 0907: Commenting on this morning's announcement from Capita Jefferies highlights that the "substantial" O2 contract win compensates for the disappointing news that Capita missed out on the NS&I bid yesterday.
Capita upgrades organic growth forecast for 2013  Reuters
O2 set to clash with unions over transfer of 2000 staff to Capita  Telegraph.co.uk
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London shares up again after hitting 12 year high
LONDON - London shares opened higher on Tuesday, lifted by strong mining stocks, after the benchmark FTSE 100 index reached its best level since September 2000 on Monday.
U.K. Stocks Little Changed Near 12-Year High for FTSE 100  Bloomberg
Britain is booming? FTSE reaches 12-year high as record looms  The Guardian
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Burberry Lifted by China Performance
LONDON�Burberry Group PLC Tuesday showed further signs of recovery following a shock midyear profit warning, as it reported a rise in full-year revenue and bucked a wider trend in the luxury industry that has seen some of its competitors lose steam in ...
Burberry Profit Exceeds Expectations as Sales Surge in Asia  Bloomberg
Asia Pacific helps Burberry deliver record figures  ShareCast
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Pound Declines Before Report Forecast to Show Inflation Slowed
The pound weakened against the dollar and the euro, snapping yesterday's gains, before a government report that economists predict will show U.K.
Falling petrol prices drive first drop in UK inflation since Sept  London South East
Lower transport costs drive CPI lower  Stock Market Wire
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Hounslow residents vote against Heathrow expansion
Hounslow residents have said they are against Heathrow Airport expanding in overwhelming numbers, according to council consultation.
Birmingham Airport proposes five-point plan to boost capacity  The Business Desk (registration)
Heathrow owner says third runway is 'only real solution'  Travel Weekly UK
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