* Chamber of Commerce: spending on roads a good investment * U.S. in danger of falling behind rest of world -congressman (Adds detail on money raised by gasoline tax) By Doug Palmer WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - A leading U.S. business group on Wednesday threw its support behind the politically unpopular idea of raising the federal gasoline tax to help fund trillions of dollars in projected U.S. infrastructure needs.

* Corporations want tax break on offshore income * White House has wavered in past on regime type * Tax code overhaul fate murky with crowded agenda By Kim Dixon WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The chief of a group of more than 200 CEOs said on Thursday that President Barack Obama had told the business community last month he might back a territorial tax system, a regime that would exempt offshore corporate profits from U.S. taxation.

By Neil Maidment LONDON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Frenchman Jacques Borel's opponents have ranged from the Nazi secret police to compatriots angered by his move to bring fast food to the home of fine dining. Now the 85-year-old is in Britain, leading a campaign to cut tax for pubs and restaurants.

(Adds Burberry, Co-operative Group, Halfords, Moss Bros, Ocado) LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - With British shoppers fretting over job security and a squeeze on incomes, retailers found the going tough in 2012. Following is a summary of how they fared in the Christmas trading period. RETAILER/RIC/PERFORMANCE SECTOR Burberry Sales up 9 pct in 3 months to Dec. Luxury goods 31. Co-operative Group like-for-like sales, Food inc VAT, ex fuel, up 2.2 pct in 3 weeks to Jan. 5.