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US job numbers show strong growthThe US economy created 243,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate fell to 8.3%, official figures show.
New Virgin staff pay for checksVirgin Atlantic is forcing successful job applicants to pay for their own criminal record checks, Radio 4's Money Box reveals.
Europe hit by Russia gas shortageFreezing weather sweeping across Europe is causing a shortage of vital Russian gas supplies to several countries, officials say.
Hungarian airline Malev collapsesHungarian airline Malev ceases trading after 66 years after being ordered by the EU to repay state aid it has received.
Apple overturns Motorola's banApple is granted a suspension of a sales ban imposed on some of its iPads and iPhones in Germany.
Oil spurs Canadian PM China visitCanadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit China next week to discuss the future of Canada's oil products.
Eurozone service sector growingThe eurozone's service sector grows for the first time in four months, although Spain and Italy continue to struggle.
Motorola makes Apple pull devicesMotorola forces some 3G iPhones and iPads to be pulled from Apple's German online store after enforcing a patent injunction.
Panasonic predicts a record lossJapanese electronics giant Panasonic forecasts a record net annual loss of $10bn for the year to March.
Megaupload bail appeal rejectedKim Dotcom's bail appeal is rejected by a New Zealand Court, as US campaigners hint at legal action to prevent files being deleted.
Service sector sees strong growthThe UK's service sector grew at its fastest rate since March 2011 in January, according to a closely watched survey.
Uganda signs oil production dealOil production is set to start in Uganda after a deal is signed between the government and London-based Tullow oil, which also draws in Chinese and French firms.
Interest rate 'collusion' probeSwiss authorities investigate 12 US, European and Japanese banks over claims they have been fixing their interbank lending rates.
BT cuts costs to increase profitsTelecoms group BT reports a sharp rise in profits, thanks largely to a jump in the number of broadband users.

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