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Train operator cancels dividend

By Press Association, May 20, 2013

Bus and train operator FirstGroup has announced a £615 million fundraising and cancelled its dividend after plans to turn around the business were derailed by the West Coast mainline fiasco.
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Florida woman wins $590.5m jackpot

By Hannah Ricci, May 20, 2013

Luck was shining on one Florida lady this weekend as she awoke yesterday the winner of the $590.5 million US Powerball jackpot
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Ryanair announces rise in profits

By Press Association, May 20, 2013

Low-cost airline Ryanair has boosted annual profits by 13% but warned that the recession across much of Europe will dampen growth this year.
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'Gloom lifting' for family budgets

By Press Association, May 20, 2013

The pressure on household finances has eased to its weakest levels in three years, in a sign that the "gloom is lifting", a report has found.
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Empty shops reach new high of 11.9%

By Press Association, May 20, 2013

Shop vacancies have surged to a new high of 11.9% as retail failures including Comet and Jessops knock holes in shopping centres
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Call to stop demonising bankers

By Press Association, May 20, 2013

Sir Mervyn King has called for an end to bankers being "demonised" for their role in the financial crash, insisting the problem was with the system rather than individuals
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'Bedroom tax' prompts payment surge

By Press Association, May 18, 2013

The number of people claiming extra handouts from councils to meet housing costs has soared following the introduction of the so-called "bedroom tax"
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Pru bosses avoid pay award revolt

By Press Association, May 17, 2013

Shareholders accused Prudential bosses of greed after their pay surged to £33 million, but the Asia-focused insurer dodged a major revolt on pay at its annual meeting.
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