Topic: Confederation of British Industry
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Good Reads: So Western nations have failed to cut spending. What's next?
With a US Congress 'super committee' unable to cut spending and Britain's government also struggling, the West is looking like a wastrel; and Cairo's Tahrir Square seethes once more.
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Royal wedding: by the numbers
Weighing in at $65 million, the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton is about 2,000 times as costly as the average British upper-middle class wedding.
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From Eurostar to Heathrow, snowy Europe struggles to move
Much of Western Europe has come to a halt as governments, airports like Heathrow, and train operators like Eurostar appeared unprepared for fast-moving winter storms.
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Britons welcome royal wedding – as long as they don't have to pay
The royal nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton is welcomed by Britons – but most say they want a more modest affair that doesn't drain the public purse.
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Has BP oil spill damaged the US-UK 'special relationship'?
Some British officials complain about harsh criticism of the company formerly known as ‘British Petroleum.' Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron will try to smooth US-UK ties when they discuss the BP oil spill – among other topics – this weekend.
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Money Daily Brief: Dollar rises broadly
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