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A general view shows the Whitelee wind farm near Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire, in Scotland May 20, 2009. REUTERS/David Moir
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The small wind sector is booming despite the recession as many rural homes, farms or small business put up turbines to counter higher energy prices and blackouts.  Full Coverage 

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Tesco bank to focus on its most loyal shoppers 12:13pm GMT 

LONDON (Reuters) - Tesco, Britain's biggest retailer, will initially focus on its most loyal shoppers as it seeks to build its new banking business, it said on Friday.  Full Article  

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Gartmore plans IPO to cut H&F stake 9:24am GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Fund firm Gartmore plans to launch a London listing in a move which will allow major shareholder Hellman & Friedman to join private equity peers seeking to reduce stakes through IPOs.  Full Article

 

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