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Page last updated at 06:37 GMT, Friday, 16 May 2008 07:37 UK
BA planes
BA reports large jump in profits
British Airways reports a 45% jump in annual profits to £883m but warns of challenges ahead.
BA confirms June move for flights
BA managers leave after T5 fiasco

Tap Water sector competition proposed
Watchdog Ofwat is recommending that the water and sewerage sector be opened to competition.
Rebranded Currys.digital store Currys.digital to close 77 stores
DSG unveils a revival plan which will lead to the closure of almost half of its Currys.digital stores.
OTHER TOP BUSINESS STORIES

Fed auctions $7bn in securities
Exports bolster Japan's economy
World Bank boosts microfinance
Barclays in £1bn credit writedown
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Sensex sign on TV screen Sensex and sensitivity in Bombay stock market trademark row

MARKET DATA - 07:44 UK

FTSE 100
6251.8up
 35.80
Dax
7081.1down
 -2.19
Cac 40
5057.5up
 2.27
Dow Jones
12992.7up
 94.28
Nasdaq
2533.7up
 37.03
S&P 500
1423.6up
 14.91
BBC Global 30
5958.1up
 5.25
open Marketwatch ticker

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Gold Coast surfers Russian arrival
Wealthy investors eye sea and sand on Australia's Gold Cost
BA is about to report bumper profits but this will not reduce the pressure on boss Willie Walsh Cockpit worries
In spite of bumper profits, BA is still under severe pressure
Emeline Pillay, of Windies West Indian food company, has received Prince's Trust support Royal success
The Prince's Trust marks 25 years of helping businesses

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