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Egyptologists find remains of a mummy thought to belong to a queen who ruled 4,300 years ago, Egypt's antiquities chief announced.

Banks in Northern Ireland start to react to the latest cut in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.

Car maker Nissan announces it is to axe around 1,200 jobs at its Wearside plant - around a quarter of the workforce.

Somerset Rebels announce the first four riders in their 2009 squad, with Steve Johnston named the new number one.

An electronics firm is to press ahead with a factory closure and 265 job losses after consultation.

The administrators at music, games and DVD retail chain Zavvi say they are closing 22 stores with immediate effect.

The city of Hull will welcome the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh in March, Buckingham Palace announces.

Two large Asian technology firms, TDK and Lenovo, announce a total of 10,500 job cuts after a fall in demand.

Commercial radio's Hit40UK chart will be based solely on digital downloads from this weekend, its producers announce.

Microsoft's Steve Ballmer kicked off the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas by announcing the first public release of Windows 7.

The pound reaches its highest level against the euro for three weeks, ahead of Thursday's UK interest rates announcement.

A Shropshire engineering firm announces it is cutting the jobs of about 60 temporary and contract workers.

Charlton plc chairman Derek Chappell announces the club made a net loss of £11.5m during the last financial year.

President Sarkozy plans to scrap investigative magistrates, bringing French justice closer to the system in English-speaking countries.

The Scarlets announce ticket deals as they bid to fill their new stadium against a star-studded Barbarians side.

The government is pledging more money to create apprenticeships as part of its efforts to tackle the downturn in the economy.

The Bishop of Ludlow announces he is to retire after 40 years' service in the same diocese.

A Norfolk fruit and vegetable wholesaler announces it is to close, with the loss of more than 40 jobs.

Hundreds of IT workers for Barclays Bank are expected to lose their jobs following a review, the bank announces.

One of the two main stores Marks and Spencer plans to close is in Surrey, it is announced.

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