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Row over independence start-up costs

The Scottish government and UK Treasury clash over the cost of setting up the public bodies needed in an independent Scotland.

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Pfizer drops its AstraZeneca bid

US firm Pfizer abandons its £55 a share, £69bn bid for UK drugs company AstraZeneca, after failing to get the British company to agree.

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Ireland unemployment falls by 0.2%

The unemployment rate in Ireland falls by less than expected in the first quarter of the year leaving a 12% unemployment rate.

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Apple wants Samsung case retried

Apple seeks a retrial for increased damages after a jury ordered Samsung to pay $119m for infringing Apple patents.

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AUDIO: AstraZeneca 'must explain Pfizer decision'

AstraZeneca shareholder Robert Talbut discusses the company's decision to reject potential takeover bids from Pfizer.

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Number in council tax debt 'rocketed'

The number of people seeking help for council tax arrears has "rocketed" to become the most common type of debt problem, Citizens Advice says.

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