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EU to urge bank bonus 'sanctions'

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European leaders have signalled their desire to crack down on bonuses European Union leaders meeting later are to urge the threat of "sanctions" for banks that pay excessive bonuses. They will also urge the Group of 20 (G20) richest nations to maintain stimulus... Full Article at BBC News

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