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Northern Italians don\'t like this season of the year at the best of times. These days, the chill winds and rain are made worse by austerity. Repeated tax hikes and rising unemployment really do make it feel like economic winter has set in. Read more »

Ikea has withdrawn meatballs from sale in 14 European countries after tests in the Czech Republic found traces of horsemeat in a batch made in Sweden. Read more »

Primark's 'outstanding' sales boost AB Foods

Clothes retailer Primark has enjoyed an "outstanding performance" during the past few months, according to its owner Associated British Foods. Read more »

How Old Age Technology could help stop a demographic time bomb

German manufacturers, particularly firms like BMW, are not renowned for doing wacky things just for fun. Read more »

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Evictions warning over benefits reforms
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