Unions slam government's long-awaited review of the gig economy
The review by Matthew Taylor will call for a new category of worker called a 'dependent contractor'.
Takeaway restaurants hit by skills shortages and rising business rates
The sector contributed £4.5bn to economic output last year, claims lobby group.
Bank of England warns it will go after banks looking for loopholes in regulations
The Bank said firms should respect the spirit as well as the letter of rules that guard against another financial crisis.
One billionth new £1 coin minted as old round pound has less than 100 days as legal tender
One in three people still have old pound coins stashed away in savings jars and piggy banks, says Treasury.
Taylor review into the gig economy set to back worker benefits and minimum wage rights
The study by Matthew Taylor is set to call for a new category of worker called a 'dependent contractor'.
European Union's Michel Barnier says 'frictionless trade' with UK after Brexit is 'not possible'
Europe's Brexit negotiator said a 'no deal' deadlock would be worse for Britain than the bloc.
Britain faces butter shortage at Christmas
The boss of dairy products maker Arla Foods says not enough milk is being supplied by farmers.
Financial Conduct Authority head calls for open financial markets after Brexit
Financial Conduct Authority boss Andrew Bailey says "free trade in financial services should be preserved".
Bovis fund to cover faulty homes scandal tops £10m
Housebuilder slows construction pace to correct mistakes in unfinished homes sold to meet sales targets.
Just Eat appoints Peter Plumb as new boss as it seeks to stabilise leadership team
Plumb joins after leaving Moneysupermarket.com just two months ago.
UK productivity falls back below 2007 pre-crisis levels
Higher productivity levels leads to stronger wage growth and improved living standards, say economists.
Euro use falls but is 'unchallenged' as the globe's second currency, says ECB
The euro was hit by political challenges in Europe and knocked by the rise of China's yuan.
London remains Europe's top tech hub after attracting record investment
Capital attracts investors and firms with its mix of finance, infrastructure, world-class universities and talent, says Mayor of London agency.
The era of low interest rates is ten years old today – but savers won't send a cake
The financial crisis and last summer's Brexit vote has seen interest rates fall from 5.75% to 0.25%.
Hawks v Doves: Inside the Monetary Policy Committee's split over interest rates
MPC members Ian McCafferty and Gertjan Vlieghe sum up the divisions over the state of the British economy.
Chancellor says Britain must 'hold nerve' over public sector pay
Philip Hammond admitted people are "weary" after seven years of austerity.
Sainsbury's beats forecasts with summer trading boosted by paddling pools and British strawberries
The grocery industry has also benefitted from rising prices this year as the weak pound pushes up imports.
London Overground to get night train service at weekends
Trains will initially run between New Cross Gate and Dalston Junction, said Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.
Snappy deliveries: Almost 2,500 Royal Mail staff were attacked by dogs last year
Seven staff are attacked a every day by dogs who feel their territory is threatened, said the letter and parcels group.
Bank of England staff set for first strike in 50 years
Maintenance and security staff at the central bank are set to walk out over a pay dispute at the end of the month .
City to press for its own free-trade deal after Brexit
A City of London delegation heads to Brussels this week to explore options with European regulators.
Energy watchdog considers price cap for vulnerable customers
The move comes after plans for a wider price cap was dropped from the last month's Queen's speech.
Nurses leaving NHS adds pressure to calls for scrapping of public sector pay cap
Downing Street is coming under increasing pressure to end its 1% cap on wage rises in the public sector.
Grenfell tenants who illegally sublet flats will not face charges
Communities Secretary Sajid Javid announced the move as authorities struggle to count death toll.
The end of easy money: Central bankers spark fears among investors
Central banks in the US, UK and Europe signalled they might end the loose monetary policy that has injected trillions of dollars into their economies.
British household saving slumps to lowest level in over 50 years
Household saving has fallen to lowest level since 1963, according to official data
Daily Mirror owner sets aside another £7.5m to settle phone hacking claims
The newspaper group also confirms it has secured a deal to print print the rival Guardian and Observer newspapers.
City watchdog warns banks against closing current accounts
Speech by FCA head comes after Norwich & Peterborough Building Society said it will close current accounts.
Sony to start pressing vinyl records again after almost 30 years
The music group will restart production at a new factory in Tokyo next March.
Rupert Murdoch's Sky takeover bid set for competition regulator probe
Culture Secretary Karen Bradley likely to ask Competition and Markets Authority to look UK media plurality.