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The Business: Downfall of Victor Blank

On this week's The Business podcast, Aditya Chakrabortty and the panel talk Blank, BRICS and corporate expenses.

There's turmoil at Lloyds Banking Group after Sir Victor Blank was forced to step down. Jill Treanor adjudicates as the panel discuss if he's been shabbily treated, or got what was coming to him.

The results of India's election have boosted the country's stockmarket and its currency. Nils Pratley explores how investor attitude towards India and the other BRIC economies has changed.

Finally, with MPs being hung out to dry for their expenses, Dan Roberts takes a look at some of the more outlandish corporate claims. Anyone for a gold-plated shower curtain?

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