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THE new boss of Royal Bank of Scotland has admitted that he expects job losses to be part of his review of the company.

THE development arm of property firm Heritor's has gone into administration following a battle against the downturn in the property market.

MICROEMISSIVE Displays, the Edinburgh-based firm credited with developing the world's smallest television screen, is to fall into administration.

MOTHER and baby retailer Mothercare said the baby range launched by Myleene Klass is among new lines proving popular with customers.

A TRUST run by Standard Life Investments has won an award for smaller companies at a ceremony for investment trusts.

THE following business news is expected on Monday:

FUND giant Fidelity has abandoned plans to create a fund management base in Edinburgh.

A SCOTS company credited with developing the world's smallest television screen has become the latest victim of the global economic crisis, prompting fears that there coul

IN TODAY'S seemingly completely crazed world of banking, there is no more sobering statistic than this: yesterday, Scotland's mighty Royal Bank of Scotland, the great

RBS 46p +3.7p Young & Co 380.5p-24p

BANCO Santander was under attack from an influential shareholders group last night after it denied 1.8 million UK private investors the right to take part in its 7 billion &#4

TEMPORARY power supply company Aggreko has earned itself a vital foothold in the increasingly important Indian market.

BABY and maternity goods retailer Mothercare has booked a near-doubling in profits helped by strong performances at its international and online divisions.

THE development arm of upmarket property firm Heritor's has fallen into administration after months of battling against the credit crunch and the downturn in the property

LONDON FTSE 100 CLOSE 3,875.0 -130.7

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CAR parts and bike seller Halfords said it remained on track to meet profit targets, despite a further slowdown in sales in recent weeks.

PENSION funds are likely to continue raising allocations to hedge funds over the longer term, despite a disappointing performance this year, a leading pensions consultant said