Tesco reports a fall in UK sales over Christmas and says it expects “minimal” profit growth in 2012, as other high profile retailers also report tough times.

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Tesco festive trade ‘disappoints’

Top Shop and BhS owner Arcadia reports a 38% drop in profits and says it expects to close up to 260 stores in the next few years.

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Arcadia to close up to 260 stores

Toyota says it expects profits for this year to be sharply lower than last year, due in large part to the massive earthquake in March.

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Toyota forecasts slump in profits

The Bank of England says it expects inflation to hit 5% this year, due to higher utility bills, and revises down its growth projection.

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Inflation threat from fuel bills

The US says it expects to add names to terror watchlist thanks to evidence from Osama Bin Laden’s compound.

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The operator of Japan’s crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant says it expects to bring the plant to “cold shutdown” by the end of the year.

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‘Nine months’ to end Japan’s nuclear crisis

Bentley says it expects another year of double-digit sales growth, cementing a strong recovery for the luxury car company.

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Bentley eyes steady sales pick-up

Northern Ireland Water says it expects most homes in NI to have their water restored by the middle of next week.

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NI water restored ‘by next week’

The UN tribunal investigating the killing of former Lebanese PM Rafik Hariri says it expects full co-operation from the government.

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The Public Health Agency says it expects more “sporadic cases” of swine flu in Northern Ireland in the coming weeks.

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More NI swine flu cases expected

The Public Health Agency says it expects more “sporadic cases” of swine flu in Northern Ireland in the coming weeks.

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More NI swine flu cases expected

UK department store Debenhams says it expects profits to rise 20% to £150m, despite reporting flat sales for the year.

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Debenhams expects 20% profit rise

Aer Lingus cuts its pre-tax losses sharply in the first half and says it expects to break even in the full year.

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Aer Lingus reduces losses sharply