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Last Updated: Sunday, 8 April 2007, 16:57 GMT 17:57 UK
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Ford staff will not fight closure
Workers at the Ford foundry in Leamington Spa will not take action over a decision to shut the site.
Aston Martin sold to UK-led group

Ten pound notes Court bid for bank charge ruling
A barrister is attempting to force a high street bank to justify its penalty charges in court for the first time.
Sainsbury's sign Sainsbury's bid 'risks collapse'
A proposed £9.7bn bid for UK supermarket giant Sainsbury's is in danger of falling apart, reports suggest.
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