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Credit Suisse to cut 2,000 jobs
Credit Suisse is to cut 4% of its total employees across the group in a bid to slash spending after its net profits dropped 52% year-on-year to 768 million Swiss francs (£587 million) in the three months ended June.
July28thEgg sell-off puts 600 jobs at risk
More than 600 jobs are under threat after the internet bank Egg announced a further break up of the company.
July25thMore jobs go at Life & Style Retail
A number of people may be having to rely on their mortgage payment protection insurance, after 181 fashion chain workers were made redundant following the closure of 12 stores.
July25thPolice dog 'too timid to bite'
A German shepherd who is too timid to bite has been turned down by Northumbria Police's dog training section.
July21stCats 'disappear to relieve stress'
Just like human beings, cats too take 'time out' to relieve stress, a report has said.
July19th670 jobs to go at Co-op Finance
Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) has announced plans to withdraw its field-based financial advisory team in a move which will lead to the loss of 670 jobs.
July18thOverweight dogs look for new homes
A pair of overweight dogs at a rescue home are looking for new owners to take care of them.
July15th550 Royal Mail jobs under threat
Some 550 Royal Mail jobs could be lost if it goes ahead with plans to close its processing centre in Leicester.
July14thNew roles for jobless NOTW staff
Many News of the World employees who were made redundant following the Sunday paper's closure last week are likely to be provided with new positions elsewhere, according to News International (NI).
July14thPet owners 'ditch Fido for Poppy'
Pet owners are ditching Fido and Tiddles in favour of more
July12thCouncil 'to axe a quarter of jobs'
Plans have been made by Southampton City Council to cut 25% of its 4,300 staff over the next three years, a union has claimed.
July12thPet dog wins weight loss award
An overweight Labrador and his owner have lost seven stone between them within a year, helping the pet to win an award from an animal charity.
July11thDolphin owner in administration
The company that owns Moben Kitchens and Dolphin Bathrooms has gone into administration.
July7thChildren at risk of liver diseases
Obesity has put more than half a million children under the threat of liver diseases, a Government expert has warned.
July6th140 Panasonic jobs under threat
Panasonic has announced it is considering transferring work from the UK to Japan in a move which could threaten nearly 140 jobs.
July5thNew pet passport rules from 2012
The Government has announced that new rules designed to make it easier to travel abroad with pets will be introduced at the beginning of next year.
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