31-Dec-2012 06:31

US-Europe harmony 'vital for British revival hopes' - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/useurope-harmony-vital-for-british-revival-hopes-8433718.html

Clampdown on rip-off claims firms starts to bite - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/clampdown-on-ripoff-claims-firms-starts-to-bite-8433719.html

ban on commission-based selling sparks 'death of salesman' fears - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/dec/30/fsa-ban-commission-selling-death

Duncan Smith condemns tax credits - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20873180

Trains may be crowded and late... but fares are still rising by up to 10%! - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2255110/Trains-crowded-late-fares-rising-10.html

Trader bonuses hit as RBS looks to pay £350m libor fine - Scotsman :: http://www.scotsman.com/business/banking/trader-bonuses-hit-as-rbs-looks-to-pay-350m-libor-fine-1-2712317

US Congress in final push to reach 'fiscal cliff' deal - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-20872919

French 75% income tax struck down by constitutional council - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20864114

1.5 million took out loans to fund Christmas - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/money/loans-credit/15-million-took-out-loans-to-fund-christmas-8433327.html

Opec cartel to reap record $1tn - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/eedc5b56-50da-11e2-9623-00144feab49a.html