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Tax credit repayments 'to soar'
Many more people will face having to pay back some of the money paid to them as tax credits because of Budget changes, experts say.
Interns are 'entitled to be paid'
Many young people working free as interns may legally be entitled to pay, a report says.
Addresses set to lose county name
Counties appear set to be dropped from postal addresses in future years after complaints about out-of-date names.
US economic growth slows to 2.4%
US economic growth slowed between April and June, with GDP growing by an annualised rate of 2.4%, the US Commerce Department says.
Strikes and ash extend BA losses
BA reveals a steep quarterly loss of £164m after being hit by cabin crew strikes and disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud.
Northwest agrees to pay $38m fine
Northwest Airlines will plead guilty and pay a $38m fine for fixing air-cargo prices, the US justice department says.
Immigrant worker limit criticised
Government plans to limit the number of skilled foreign workers allowed into the UK are criticised by the Lord Mayor of London.
Airbus firm EADS lifts output aim
Airbus parent firm EADS says it is confident about future orders, despite reporting a fall in second-quarter earnings.
Royal Mail pension plan in doubt
The Pensions Regulator is challenging a crucial plan to pay off the £10bn deficit in the Royal Mail pension scheme.
Fraud charges over £115m inquiry
A businessman investigated by City of London police is facing 30 charges of fraud