05-Dec-2012 23:34

Miners, Tesco help push FTSE up 0.4 pct - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/uk-markets-britain-stocks-idUKBRE8710BE20121205

Banks could be compelled to join Libor-setting process - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/dec/05/libor-setting-role-more-banks

Record €1.47bn fine for TV cartels - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1a327184-3ed7-11e2-87bc-00144feabdc0.html

Brewin Dolphin profits up by a third - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/89cd2012-3ecc-11e2-87bc-00144feabdc0.html

Nine hospitalised after Co Down gas leak - RTE.ie :: http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/1205/warrenpoint-ship.html

George Osborne slashes welfare and extends austerity in autumn statement - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/dec/05/george-osborne-welfare-autumn-statement

Thousands encouraged to retire early - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9725612/Thousands-encouraged-to-retire-early.html

Cap on benefits to target 'shirkers, not workers' will worsen poverty, say critics - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/dec/05/cap-benefits-shirkers-workers-poverty

Stagecoach eyes west coast line deal - Scotsman :: http://www.scotsman.com/business/transport/stagecoach-eyes-west-coast-line-deal-1-2675224

Tesco UK sales drop and US boss departs in Fresh & Easy review - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/dec/05/tesco-sales-drop-fresh-easy