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Lloyds Bank to return to private hands
George Osborne: 'I can announce that we are actively considering options for share sales in Lloyds.' Continue reading the main story.
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Chancellor George Osborne confirmed the news in his Mansion House speech on Wednesday night, as Sir Mervyn prepared for his final speech at the event.
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The US Federal Reserve has maintained the rate of its asset purchase programme at $85bn (�54bn) a month, but could start scaling it back soon.
China is to make its most spectacular mark yet on London's skyline by developing the tallest residential tower in Europe - topped off with a five-star hotel to rival the Dorchester.
Government plans to privatise the Royal Mail could be hit after a boycott by thousands of postal workers moved a step closer today.
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