04-Jan-2013 11:10

Bad weather prompting more British farmers to consider GM use - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2013/jan/04/bad-weather-farmers-gm

Carbon compensation scheme may benefit companies already enjoying ... - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/energy/9779259/Carbon-compensation-scheme-may-benefit-companies-already-enjoying-windfalls-say-MPs.html

Swiss bank Wegelin to close after US tax evasion fine - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20907359

Liverpool MP calls for an end to peak-time rail fare rises - Liverpool Echo :: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2013/01/04/liverpool-mp-calls-for-an-end-to-peak-time-rail-fare-rises-100252-32543161/

Scottish stores lead John Lewis sales surge - Scotsman :: http://www.scotsman.com/business/retail/scottish-stores-lead-john-lewis-sales-surge-1-2718279

Fed hawks prompt dollar surge - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/b8c63e8c-561c-11e2-9aa1-00144feab49a.html

One million people use payday loans to pay mortgage or rent - MyFinances.co.uk :: http://www.myfinances.co.uk/mortgages/2013/01/04/one-million-people-use-payday-loans-to-pay-mortgage-or-rent

UK service sector shrinks for first time in two years - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/9779832/UK-service-sector-shrinks-for-first-time-in-two-years.html

UK November mortgage approvals highest since January - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/01/04/uk-nov-mortgage-approvals-idUKBRE90309D20130104

Next bolsters hopes for high street sales with a festive leap - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/next-bolsters-hopes-for-high-street-sales-with-a-festive-leap-8437704.html