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BA hopes to fly 60% during strike

British Airways has announced contingency plans to fly 60% of its customers during the first planned strike by cabin crew.

New credit card protection agreed

Credit card holders will be offered more protection from spiralling debts, but changes are watered down from original plans.

US bank regulation bill unveiled

Democrat senators have unveiled proposed new laws that will give the US Federal Reserve more regulatory powers over US banks.

Road travel 'needs big overhaul'

There needs to be a "radical overhaul" of road travel in the UK to avoid future gridlock, the CBI warns.

Second scam sucker list is seized

A second master list containing the names of 1,000 people targeted by fraudsters selling worthless shares is seized.

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Tories may 'lose broadband vote'

Research suggests that key Tory constituencies could suffer most from the Conservative policy on super-fast broadband.

Dotcom marks silver anniversary

The internet domain name dotcom celebrates its 25th anniversary as nearly 86 million active internet sites now use it.

China's stern warning to Google

China's top internet official warns that Google will "pay the consequences" if it does not comply with censorship laws.

Net clash for web police projects

A row is brewing over separate projects to use the web to bring people closer to their local police forces.

HSBC admits huge Swiss data theft

About 24,000 clients of HSBC's private banking operation in Switzerland had personal details stolen, the bank admits.