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The BBC's Wyre Davies in Sao Paulo says that Brazil's World Cup preparations are likely to be last minute, at times chaotic and down to the wire.

Caffe Nero refuses to comment on a letter that has gone viral on social media accusing it of failing to "pay its dues" by avoiding corporation tax.

Business Secretary Vince Cable tells MPs the government will not let Pfizer use the UK as a tax haven and promises to secure British science jobs.

The former chief executive of AstraZeneca has attacked the attempted takeover of the UK pharmaceuticals firm by its US rival Pfizer.

Shares in London are hit by weak earnings from Barclays and a profit warning from Balfour Beatty.

The key economic issues that need tackling in South Africa