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Venezuela's inflation rises to 63.4%

Venezuela's central bank publishes long-awaited figures showing annual inflation has reached a six-year high at 63.4%, the highest in the region.

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Murdoch: Page 3 'old fashioned'

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch suggests on Twitter that Page 3 models in the Sun newspaper should start wearing clothes.

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Millions to get energy bill refunds

An estimated three million households are being encouraged to reclaim money they are owed by the big six energy suppliers, following pressure from the regulator.

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Ferrari chairman quits after 23 years

Ferrari's long-time chairman Luca Di Montezemolo is stepping down and will be replaced by Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne.

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Cost cuts lift Thorntons' profits

Chocolate maker Thorntons has reported a 60% rise in annual pre-tax profit as a result of cost-cutting measures.

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Kingfisher boss Cheshire to step down

Home improvements retailer Kingfisher has said its chief executive Ian Cheshire is to step down and will be replaced by Veronique Laury.

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