20-Aug-2012 13:23 UK

Poor Oral Health Damages Economy :: Over 2 million people in the UK say they have taken time of work due to poor oral health. The UK's economy is being damaged unnecessarily with an estimated two million workers taking sick time off work due to poor oral health over the past five years. Most problems with teeth and gums are preventable with a good oral health routine, but around seven per cent of the UK's 29 million workforce have called in sick with teeth problems at least once in the past five years... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
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UK retail sales increase in July :: A surprise rise in UK retail sales during July and an upward revision to June's figure raises hopes the recession may not be as deep as thought.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19280003#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Be the hero of your career :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/vUKbi0Il3Y0/index.html

Call to limit China's UK nuclear stake :: The deal is a big test for large-scale Chinese investment in UK infrastructure projects given the sensitivities surrounding the nuclear industry
url: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1d0e0c70-e7b0-11e1-95e1-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Fhome_europe%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct

Store attacks Sunday trading plan :: Sainsbury's chief attacks government plans to extend Sunday trading hours, saying it is no "magic answer" to the UK's current economic problems.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19311429#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

New rules for charity fundraisers :: UK charities face fines of at least £1,000 if their street fundraisers breach new rules designed to protect members of the public.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19316167#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

UK Recession: Britons Bask in Olympics Glow :: British households slowly build confidence as employment data, falling inflation and UK economy show signs of improvement.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/375318/20120820/markit-hfi-uk-recession-household-finances-index.htm

UK House Prices Plunge 2.4% in August as Olympics Restrains Demand - Rightmove :: Estate agent Rightmove said London 2012 distracted would-be buyers, but new sellers continued to find their way into the market
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/375294/20120820/uk-house-prices-rightmove-mortgage-index.htm

CME plans Europe derivatives exchange :: Exchange operator to file an application with UK regulators for a London-based bourse that would operate with its own management team
url: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e94bd88a-ea1c-11e1-929b-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Fhome_europe%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct

Sharp profit jump for Bovis Homes :: UK housebuilder Bovis Homes has reported a steep jump in profits for 2011 and says the average sales price rose to £180,100.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17176337#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Bovis Homes sees profits double :: UK housebuilder Bovis Homes reports a doubling of half-year profits after selling more properties at a higher average price.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19315635#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Call to limit China's UK nuclear stake :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/aLdNGBEsbUM/index.html

British Workers Lazy, UK Needs To Adopt Asian Work Ethic: Young Tory MPs :: They see the economic crisis as a "wake-up call" for Britain to rediscover its tradition of hard work.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/374857/20120817/british-mps-tory-lazy-workers-cameron-boris.htm

UK Recession: Property Market is Hindering Recovery [ANALYSIS] :: Falling house prices, rising rents, expensive mortgages - all put up hurdles to pulling Britain out of double-dip recession.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/374817/20120817/uk-house-prices-property-market-recession-mortgages.htm

'Next-door' post scheme extended :: A scheme to deliver post to a neighbour if no-one is at home is to be extended across the UK after a successful three-month trial.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19293772#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa