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LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Here are the top stories on Thomson Financial NewsSABMiller dismisses rumours of takeover bid for Scottish & NewcastleLONDON (Thomson Financial) - SABMiller PLC today dismissed rumours it is planning to launch a takeover bid for Scottish & Newcastle.Speaking during a conference call this morning for the company's full-year trading update, CFO Malcolm Wyman refused to comment on other listed companies.Carpetright UK, Ireland LFL sales down 5.2 pct in last 10 weeksLONDON (Thomson Financial) - Carpetright PLC, the UK's largest floor coverings retailer, said trading in the UK and Ireland has been more difficult than it anticipated over the last ten weeks with like-for-like sales declining by 5.2 pct.In the second half, to date, total sales in the UK and Ireland have risen by 4.4 pct with like-for-like sales down 2.2 pct.UK Feb global trade in goods deficit worsens to 6.8 bln stgLONDON (Thomson Financial) - The UK's trade deficit with the rest of the world widened by more than expected in February, mainly due to a deterioration in trade with non-EU countries, official figures showed.The Office for National Statistics said the UK's trade in goods deficit with the rest of the world deteriorated to 6.8 bln stg in February from a revised 6.4 bln in January.Altadis would grant Imperial access to books if offer raised
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