Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 28 Feb 2013

1. BRUSSELS AGREES BANKER BONUS CAP

Brussels has proposed strict new curbs on bankers' bonuses, limiting them to a year's salary. Britain is against the bonus cap, fearing it will drive the best talent from the City of London. But many EU countries believe it will address taxpayer anger at bankers' greed – and a majority vote will see it become European law.

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