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The downtrend in the euro (EUR) seems set to last in the coming weeks as the single currency continues to come under pressure due to political uncertainty, sovereign debt crisis, and deepening recession in the eurozone.

Lille playmaker Eden Hazard confirms he will be leaving the French club at the end of the season.

Bryan Robson believes that Danny Welbeck would be an apt fill-in for Wayne Rooney during the group stages of the 2012 Euros, with the Manchester United striker shining for his club this season and showing great potential for England.

State-rescued bank must pay €50 million to traders despite €6 billion in losses at investment banking division

As yet more rows start over executive pay, IBTimes UK looks at the issues around salary-setting remuneration committees and the calls for their reform.

Glenn Roeder has lauded Newcastle United's Premier League form this season and believes the club's scouting network has paid dividends in the club's pursuit of Champions League football.

Germany showing signs of rust as rotting European economy chaffs the region's engine

The Government has confirmed that millions of victims of payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling

Stock gets biggest boost since January after solid earnings and lower impairment charges

Barclays' Bob Diamond and Aviva's Andrew Moss have felt the wrath of angry shareholders in rows over executive pay.

As Barclays' CEO Bob Diamond admits to "mistakes" linked to swap sales, a German law firm with a winning track record in mis-selling cases is courting UK clients

Guy Hands's Terra Firma private equity group has agreed to buy Four Seasons Health Care in an £825m deal.

Bank says insurance group 'core' to Lloyds ongoing business but refuses comment on market speculation about Duke Street Capital bid.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Jack Wilshere still has a long way to go before he is ready to play for the Gunners again and cautioned Team GB manager Stuart Pearce it would be a mistake to rush the youngster back for the Olympics.

As Barclays' question CEO Bob Diamond's remuneration package and his colleagues' bonus pool, the debate on executive pay, bankers' bonuses and pay legislation intensifies.

Nearly 73 percent agree to payout despite sharp criticism and slumping Barclays equity returns

HSBC confirms culling another 2,217 UK jobs as new banking regulation and cost-cutting push it to wield headcount axe

British bank also reports drop in bad loans as earnings surge by 22 percent.

Investment banks need to heed the warnings and adopt a more cautious view on India and other emerging markets

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The last time Liverpool won the league championship, a jubilant Roy Evans was pictured alongside Kenny Dalglish in the Anfield boot-room basking in the acclaim of an eighth title in ten years.

Major measures such as selling its Indian subsidiary is on the cards for travel giant Thomas Cook for its immediate survival.

Former Burnley manager Brian Laws has praised the ease with which Swansea and Norwich have adapted to life in the Premier League and believes they have set a brilliant example for those Championship sides vying for promotion this season.

This is a big chance for Blackburn Rovers to get all three points as they are playing Liverpool, who are having their worst run in six decades.

Britain's well-known tour operator is on the verge of signing the deal after a 12-month struggle.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is confident his team will secure a third-place finish in the league this season, to ensure direct qualification to next season's Champions League.

Mata Saves Blues: Injury Time Goal Gives Chelsea 2-1 Win over Wigan

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini, who has done quite well this season, believes his future at the Etihad may be in doubt if the Citizens fail to secure the Premier League title this year.

France international Marcel Desailly has maintained that Arsenal will be buying a player who has the potential to be better than Patrick Vieira, if the club can make a deal for Yann M'Vila this summer.

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