Economy
CBI says debt reduction a false political dividing line
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has got to get a grip on its public finances, but so far there is little to choose between both main parties' deficit-reduction plans, the head of the Confederation of British Industry told Reuters. Full Article
Worst case H1N1 may cut economy by 4.3 percent
LONDON (Reuters) - A severe H1N1 flu pandemic could cost the UK economy 72 billion pounds, scientists said on Friday, but advised against closing schools even if the current mild pandemic takes a turn for the worse. Full Article
Draft bank law confirms tougher watchdog powers
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's financial watchdog will have powers to claw back bank bonuses that breach globally agreed rules on remuneration and force hedge funds to provide data, a draft law published on Thursday showed. Full Article



