UK economy grew half as fast as expected in first quarter

First official estimate of GDP growth for Q1 comes in at 0.2%, down from 0.4% in the final three months of last year. By Katie Allen
Euro hits year low against dollar

Single currency tumbled to as low as $1.3201 on Friday morning as faith in Greece's ability to service its debts has faded further this week
City bonuses forecast to rise to £6.8bn

Forecast likely to spark further outrage over excesses in the Square Mile, as ongoing investigations at Goldman Sachs continue to sully the already tarnished image of the banking industry. By David Teather
Arriva bid revives foreign takeover row

Move by Deutsche Bahn to buy UK bus and train operator threatens to become election issue
- Arriva falls to Deutsche Bahn
- Nils Pratley: Transport is now a demolition derby

Obama calls on 'cynical' banks to agree rules that will protect Americans

Gloves-off speech condemns Wall Street as a moderate Republican moves to support financial transparency
- Nils Pratley: Banks may not bend to Obama's will
Windows 7 lifts Microsoft profits

Microsoft reported a 35% jump in quarterly profit last night, lifted by sales of Windows 7, but its shares fell more than 3%
- Nokia warns on profits as it delays 'iPhone killer'

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