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Home insurance cost less in 2014

Home owners paid less on average for their buildings and contents insurance last year, says the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

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Qatar bid wins Canary Wharf battle

A Qatari-led bid has won the battle to take over London's Canary Wharf complex after three major shareholders agreed to accept its offer..

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Apple profit 'biggest in history'

Record sales of iPhones help Apple to report a first quarter profit of $18bn, the biggest ever quarterly profit for a public company.

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Property sales reach seven-year high

Property sales across the UK rose by 14% last year to 1.22 million, the highest number since 2007, official statistics show.

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Flat profits at Ikea furniture chain

Ikea, the world's biggest furniture retailer, reports flat profits for last year despite rising sales worldwide.

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Yahoo to spin-off Alibaba stake

Yahoo announces a plan to spin-off its 15% stake in China's Alibaba Group and hand the business to its shareholders.

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