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Sunday, 09 January 2011

BBC News

• Crow attacks 'partying' bankersBusiness Secretary Vince Cable is "standing idly by" as bankers are set to be paid billions in bonuses, a union leader has said. The RMT's Bob Crow said bankers were still "partying like it's 1999" despite government calls to curb bonuses.

The Herald

• Top firm's fears over scrapped rail grantsOne of Scotland™s top companies has accused the Scottish Government of threatening its competitiveness by scrapping a scheme that helps firms switch their goods from road to rail.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Yanks locomotive set to hit the rails again Two famous steam engines are soon to take centre stage on a heritage railway after undergoing major repairs.

London Evening Standard

• Union chief Crow in pay deals callThe leader of one of the country's largest unions has called for workers to stand firm and fight for fair pay deals amid reports that bank chiefs are in line for huge bonuses.

Bucks Free Press

• Wycombe railway station development continues MOTORISTS will endure short term pain for long term gain as road works to the A404 Amersham Hill near High Wycombe Railway Station resume next week.