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Is legalized marijuana a threat to beer?

The legalization of marijuana in two U.S. states, could put pressure on drinks makers, or provide an big opportunity.

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Train firm offered new franchise

First Great Western is to be offered a new franchise which could last up to four-and-a-half years, the Department for Transport announces.

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VIDEO: Designed In China: The facts

Animated graphic illustrating the advances China is making from a manufacturer to a designer of goods and products

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Asia extends global share slide

Asian shares fall back, following big losses on Wall Street, as concerns about the health of the global economy worry investors.

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Severn Trent Water to axe 500 jobs

Severn Trent Water, based in Coventry, announces 500 job cuts in a restructuring programme.

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Former China mining head extradited

A former Chinese mining firm executive on the run from insider trading charges in Australia has been extradited from Hong Kong.

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Lego ‘won’t renew’ Shell contract

Danish toymaker Lego will not renew a promotional contract with Royal Dutch Shell following pressure from environmental group Greenpeace.

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Symantec to split in two companies

Software maker Symantec becomes the latest tech company to announce that it will split its operations into two.

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VIDEO: IMF, World Bank to tackle global growth

Finance ministers, IMF and World Bank officials are gathering to explore how to get the global economy back on track.

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Has Royal Mail reason to celebrate its ‘first’ birthday?

The service celebrates a ‘first’ birthday