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Shell 'Could Quit Nigeria'
Royal Dutch/Shell could be forced to leave Nigeria by 2008 because of violence in the oil-producing Niger Delta region, a study funded by the group shows.

Oil Prices Surge Again
Oil prices have begun to surge again after the industry watchdog said global demand in 2004 would be higher than previously thought.

'All Classes Back Smoking Ban'
Four out of five people support a law banning smoking in all enclosed workplaces, according to a new survey.

FirstGroup To Operate Scottish Franchise
British bus and rail operator, FirstGroup has been chosen as preferred bidder for the Scottish Passenger Rail Franchise the Strategic Rail Authority has announced.

Young Face Pensions 'Nightmare'
Young people face poverty in their retirement because fewer are saving for pensions and are not aware of the "timebomb" that lies ahead, the TUC has warned.

Rate Rise Pushes Up Home Loans
Mortgages are on the way up after interest rates were raised for the second month running.

Betting Firm's Shares Slow Down
Shares in Britain's No 2 betting shop chain William Hill fell after its chief executive sold nearly all his shares in the company.

Property 'Bad As Pension Fund'
People relying on property to provide them with a retirement income could be left "high and dry", says a report.

Airport Owner Sees Profits Dip
Profits for airport owner TBI have fallen, largely due to one-off costs.

BAA passenger numbers rise
Britain's main airports operator BAA has seen a 7.8% rise in passenger traffic in May from a year ago.