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HSBC Data Theft Hits 15,000 Rich Customers

Banking giant HSBC has apologised after revealing that details of 15,000 wealthy customers who held accounts with its Swiss private bank were stolen by an employee.

Scottish Energy Follows Rivals' Gas Price Cuts

Scottish Power has become the last of the "big six" energy providers to drop its gas tariffs.

MSN Launches New On-Demand Video Player

MSN has launched a new video-on-demand service which will allow viewers in the UK to watch more than 1,000 hours of popular TV shows.

3D Potter Would Be Cineworld's Dream Ticket

Cinema chain Cineworld says it hopes a rising trend for 3D films - which may include Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - will help it build on a "phenomenal" 2009.

John Lewis Staff To Share £151m Bonus Pot

Staff at John Lewis are to receive a bonus of 15% of their salary after the department store announced a pre-tax profit of £306.6m.

Value Food Range Fuels Morrisons Profit Rise

Supermarket Morrisons has beaten expectations to post a 21% increase in annual pre-tax profits to £767m.

Video: BA Double Trouble As Another Strike Threatens

British Airways is facing the prospect of crippling strikes by its cabin crew after talks aimed at resolving a bitter row over cost-cutting broke down.

Strikes Ahead? BA Union Talks Break Down

Talks aimed at averting strike action by BA staff have broken down, the TUC has said.

Chester City Wound Up Over £26k Tax Debts

Chester City Football Club have been wound up in the High Court, ending the 125-year history of the side.

Open Road: Google Street View Goes UK-Wide

Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians will be able to cruise almost every inch of Britain from the comfort of their own laptop when Google extends its street-level imaging service this week.

Former Cabbie Convicted Over £34m Fraud

A fraudster who conned investors out of millions of pounds using a "pyramid" scheme was has been found guilty of 14 counts of theft and deception, the Serious Fraud Office said.

Banks Pushed To Reveal Number Of £500k Staff

Sky sources say banks would be forced to disclose the number of employees earning more than £500,000 under new Government proposals.

Npower Follows Rivals With Gas Price Cut

Energy firm npower has followed three of its rivals by announcing a gas price cut of up to 7% in standard bills.

Pound Sinks On Trade Gap And Credit Warning

Britain's trade gap grew unexpectedly in January, new figures show, killing off hope that the recent weakness in the pound would have boosted exports.

Network Rail Boss: Strike Wouldn't Derail Us

The man in charge of Britain's rail system has told Sky News that Network Rail would be able to cope with a walkout by maintenance staff.

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Firefighters Tackle Major Blaze In London

More than 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a restaurant and office in Shoreditch, east London.

Video: Expenses: Sixth Politician May Be Charged

The Crown Prosecution Service will announce today whether it will bring charges against a sixth politician over the expenses scandal.

Nobel Gesture: Obama To Donate Prize Money

Barack Obama has announced plans to donate the $1.4m from his Nobel Peace Prize to students, war veterans' families and survivors of Haiti's earthquake.