Unemployment in the UK rose to 2.261 million in the three months to April, the highest figure since November 1996.
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UK jobless figure at 12-year-high
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RBS boss does 'the right thing'
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Former Royal Bank of Scotland chief Sir Fred Goodwin has agreed to reduce his pension by £200,000 a year. The government has also accepted the deal.
Bombardier at the Paris Air Show
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Aircraft orders have been thin on the ground at the continuing Paris Air Show, although the Canadian plane-makers Bombardier is set to confirm a deal to sell their new jet model.
Obama unveils banking reform
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President Obama has announced a major reform of financial regulation in the US to help prevent future economic crises.
Defence sales buoyant at air show
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Defence industry sales have exceeded expectations at this year's Paris Air Show as some civil aircraft makers struggle to perform.
UK car production drops sharply
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New figures show the number of new cars produced in the UK in May fell dramatically, compared with 2008.
Sir Allen Stanford to appear in court
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Texan billionaire Sir Allen Stanford is due to appear in court in Virginia in the US to face fraud charges.
What lies ahead for aerospace?
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The aerospace industry is not immune from the global recession, with many companies and analysts predicting a long road to recovery.
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