JD Sports rejects 'prison' conditions at warehouse as profits almost double
The chain has taken advantage of the trend to wear trainers and sportswear as everyday clothing.
The Priory opens healthcare centre in Dubai aimed at burnt-out executives
Private health group opens its first clinic outside the UK in almost forty years since business launched.
FTSE Moves: Oil and gold stocks keep top flight shares above water after US missile strike
London market edges higher while other European Indices are lower after US hits Syrian airbase.
UK house prices rise at weakest rate in four years
Slowing wage rises are having an affect on housing prices, says a Halifax report.
Co-op bank board battles on to sell business valued at zero
The lender said it will enter detailed takeover talks with 'several parties'.
FTSE Moves: London market falls as US Fed hints at bond sell-off
Traders caught between US Fed and European Central Bank's differing signals on performance of their economies.
US-China talks: Trump's five top rants against China's economic miracle
US President Donald Trump says China's economic rise has been built on flouting international trade rules.
Unilever to sell Flora as household giant regroups after Kraft takeover bid
The Anglo-Dutch group unveils wide-ranging review to boost profits following Kraft's $143bn takeover attempt.
Co-op slumps to a £132m loss after writing down the value of its bank stake to zero
The supermarkets-to-funeral parlours group said its new bank valuation was a 'prudent' measure.
FTSE Moves: Footsie gains as services sector rebounds
Wood Group shares rise as oils services firm says it can squeeze more savings from £2.2bn merger with Amec Foster Wheeler.
The Grand National: Britain's £250m punt
The four-mile steeplechase manages to capture the imagination of people who never watch horse racing and only bet once a year.
Britain's service sector growth hits three-month high
Resilient economic conditions and client demand sees service sector best expectations.
Spotify signs deal with Universal, bringing it closer to billion-dollar flotation
Deal allows artists to restrict their albums to Spotify's paid site for the first two weeks after release.
FTSE Moves: Top flight shares make strides despite lacklustre construction data
Shares in Sainsbury's lost ground after losing market share in a poll by Kantar Worldpanel.
Brussels to launch probe into RBS plans to avoid bank unit sell-off
RBS proposes launching a £750m fund for challenger banks and fintech investment in the UK.
UK construction cools in March as housebuilding loses momentum
A slowdown in Britain's construction industry follows data showing a similar easing in the manufacturing sector.
Supermarket promotions sink to 11-year low as shoppers hunt for lower prices every day
Amount supermarkets spent on promotions fell to a quarter of typical shopper's basket from a third.
The real Pink Panther: Pink Star diamond sells for $71.2m setting new world record
Sotheby's had to hold onto the gem for a number of years after a 2013 buyer defaulted.
FTSE Moves: London market struggles for direction as factory output cools
BP is a strong riser in the top flight after it sells North Sea pipeline to rival Ineos for $250m.
Reckitt Benckiser looks at food business sale
The household goods giant confirmed it has launched a "strategic review" of its French's sauce business.
FCA proposes tough rules to slash billions from debt of struggling credit card holders
Credit card firms must contact customers with long-term debts to set out repayment plans and cut charges.
Britain's manufacturing surge eases to four-month low
UK factory growth slipped unexpectedly to a four-month low in March.
FTSE Moves: Top flight shares fall as Brussels talks tough on Brexit negotiations
Stocks with significant South African operations slump after President Jacob Zuma sacks finance minister.
Senior executives cost their firms more than £6,000 a trip waiting around at airports
It pays for chief executives on £4m a year to get around quickly, says report.
FTSE Moves: European markets struggle for momentum following Brexit trigger
Shares in Scottish energy supplier SSE fell after it said it it expects profit at its networks division to be £100m lower.
West London is streets ahead on Europe's rich list
The pull of Kensington, Chelsea and Notting Hill for world's rich has made area Europe's elite spot.
H&M to launch new brand in London as the fashion group suffers 'very tough' market conditions
The Swedish group said its new Arket store will sell upmarket clothes for men, women and children as well as homeware.
FTSE Moves: Top-flight shares shrug off Brexit leaving pains as PM triggers Article 50
The move comes as Brussels confirms it will block the €29bn merger of the London Stock Exchange and Deutsche Börse.
City on Article 50: The hard work starts here as business demands special deals and market access
The City expects plenty of turbulence and uncertainty over the next two years as Britain begins exit talks with the EU.
Surge in overseas property buyers since Brexit looks set to continue says report
Chinese and Middle Eastern buyers have jumped since Brexit, and the triggering of Article 50 will not slow them down.