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Widow fails in suing tobacco giant in 12-year battle

A WIDOW failed yesterday in the first bid in British courts to sue a tobacco giant for the death of her husband from lung cancer.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2005

Footsie falls away from 5000 mark

London shares returned from the holiday weekend in lacklustre form today despite gains by tobacco stocks.

Tue, 31 May, 2005

FTSE keeps close to opening mark

Imperial Tobacco shares rose 2% today after the cigarette maker won a landmark case at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

Tue, 31 May, 2005