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Tories pledge new 'green' taxes
More money would be raised from "green" taxes under the Tories, says shadow chancellor George Osborne.
Car insurance costs set to rise
Norwich Union, the UK's second biggest car insurer, is to put its rates up by an average of 16%.
Big China order for Embraer
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer signs a $2.7bn deal to deliver 100 jets to Chinese airline HNA Group.
BAA rejects calls for break-up
Airport operator BAA dismisses calls for the break-up of its UK airports, saying it would hamper investment.
Casino giant to buy London Clubs
The world's largest casino operator, Las Vegas-based Harrah's, agrees to buy London Clubs International for £279m.
Japanese industrial output slows
Industrial output in Japan shows a surprise drop of 0.7% in July, as export growth slows, the government says.
'Firm' growth in UK house prices
House prices grew by 0.8% in August, the Nationwide says, lifting the annual growth rate to 6.6%.
California set to cap emissions
California is set to introduce tough laws on greenhouse gas emissions in a deal reached by Governor Schwarzenegger.
Cars 'vital to 47% of UK drivers'
Almost half of UK drivers say they could not substitute public transport for any car journey, a survey finds.
TUC warns on pension proposals
The TUC says some unnamed employers are trying to water down the government's pension reform proposals.