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Manufacturers go to great lengths to improve energy efficiency

Next time you're grousing about your $50 tank of gas, think of Northwest Airlines. It's expecting its fuel bill to reach $3.3 billion this year, more than double what it was in 2002. µ Rising oil prices are taking a toll throughout the economy. Restaurants are hurt by fewer people eating out. Farmers are absorbing their higher costs, while supermarkets are passing on some of theirs. µ While many businesses have passed on few -- if any -- of their costs to consumers, home builders and cab drivers are increasing prices. But retailers and car dealerships likely will resort to discounts to keep people buying. µ Here's a look at how five industries are dealing with expensive oil.Fuel costs are up 30 percent for airlines this year, but domestic fares are up only 11 percent. Fuel now is Northwest's top expense -- even more than those labor contracts it has been working so hard to negotiate -- accounting for up to 35 percent of operating costs.

Rates seen steady in cliffhanger decision

Interest rates will probably remain on hold on Thursday, marking a year of no change at 4.5 percent, but the chances that the Bank of England will raise them are higher than for a long time.

Following a series strong economic reports, seven out of 46 economists polled by Reuters last week forecast the Monetary Policy Committee would increase rates to 4.75 percent on Thursday, .

£800,000 for bullied city high-flyer

She said of the ruling: "I am absolutely delighted and very relieved that the trauma has come to an end. This is the end of a long and painful battle. Instead of acknowledging the problem, the bank added to my anguish by conducting this litigation in an unnecessarily obstructive and hostile manner.

"In fighting my case I have become more aware of what a big problem bullying is for the City. Not only does Deutsche Bank have to put its house in order, but all City businesses will have to do more."

Deutsche Bank had denied the allegations of bullying and said her breakdowns could not have been foreseen. It also claimed that Miss Greens poor performance and attitude meant it was unlikely she would have been kept on.

It has yet to decide whether to appeal.

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