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Singapore and US in tax evasion deal

Singapore has agreed to share information with the US under a new law aimed at preventing offshore tax evasion by American citizens.

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UBS reports strong quarterly profits

UBS has reported better than expected first quarter results and reveals plans to reorganise its business to ensure it can more easily be broken up.

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Tesco to launch own-brand smartphone

Supermarket giant Tesco plans to launch an own-brand smartphone by the end of the year, chief executive Philip Clarke tells the BBC.

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Australia billionaire in brawl probe

Police begin an investigation into a street brawl between Australian billionaire James Packer and a TV network head that has sparked a tabloid frenzy.

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Coca-Cola to remove drinks ingredient

Coca-Cola plans to remove a controversial ingredient from its drinks by the end of this year following an online petition.

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Apply for loans now, students urged

Students in England and Wales are being urged to apply now for their loans for the new academic year or risk weeks without cash.

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