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Page last updated at 15:29 GMT, Wednesday, 20 August 2008 16:29 UK

Planes at Heathrow
BAA 'should sell three airports'
The Competition Commission says BAA may have to sell three of its seven UK airports - two in London and one in Scotland.
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Houses for sale in Macclesfield Mortgage lending slump continues
The slump in mortgage lending continued in July, according to the latest figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

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A near-record fine has been levied after consumers were thrown by a recorded telephone message that caused them to call back.


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