BUSINESS

Budget carrier says paid seats increased to 4.6 million

Shadow chancellor Ed Balls warns of tax credits bombshell as new financial year starts.

Tough budgets in Iberia failed to lower borrowing costs, ECB holds key rate at 1 percent

Halfords Group expects its full-year gross margins to decline by 130 to 150 basis points. It says the expected decline is in line with market expectations although it is worse than the forecast at least 100 basis points given in November.The group is scheduled to release its pre-close trading update on Thursday.

Robert Walters says it is well positioned to exploit opportunities through long-term investment and cost management and is committed to expand in markets which offer the best prospects for growth, its future investment plans may reflect this.

Research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution shows that the UK will become the eight largest grocery market in the world, pushing Germany down to ninth place.

Private non-bank firms post softer margins in Q4

Europe's sovereign debt markets were back in focus Wednesday after poorly-received bond sales from Spain and Portugal lifted borrowing costs and hit stock markets across the region.

Activity slumps below growth mark, but outlook hits 8-month high

Service sector growth builds on positive data from the construction, manufacturing sectors.

BTG Plc has raised its revenue estimate for the year ended 31 March 2012 to £190 - £195 million from the previous guidance of £160 - £165 million due to the robust trading in the Licensing & Biotechnology business, which was significantly ahead of expectations and higher than anticipated royalties from BeneFIX and Zytiga.

Mortgage lender's results show marked contrast to predictions of further slump in the market.

Bond yields rise as debt auction indicates investor concern over economic fate

WPP Plc through its wholly-owned global interactive marketing agency, Possible Worldwide, has agreed to acquire Carnation Internet Tanacsado Zrt in Hungary through a share purchase.

Apple fever is spreading like wildfire around the world.” That’s according to one American tech analyst, who’s predicted the company’s share price will hit the one thousand dollar mark within the next 12 months.

Waster management group strikes deal with three UK councils to cap solid full year performance

Europe's biggest utility says may drop bid for final 30% stake

Food prices surge more 5.4% to lift "High Street" measure of consumer prices

Interested companies can submit their bid until July.

If you've always wanted to own a flying car, stick around, it's about to become a reality.

Following a tough week, RIM has announced an update to its BlackBerry Mobile Fusion server software which will support Android and iOS devices.

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James Murdoch wants to avoid becoming 'lightning rod' for cable broadcaster linked to scandal-hit News Corp.

With the continued emphasis on cost control and PFI margin improvements coupled with its distinct strategy, Shanks Group, the provider of recycling and energy recovery solutions and technologies is scheduled to release its pre-close trading statement on Wednesday.

Growth in the UK's construction and manufacturing sectors pushed Sterling up against the dollar.

Canadian and American brewer moves to capitalise on “attractive” Eastern European beer market.

Government says Debt levels rise as jobless rate doubles past EU average

Dashing footballer sizzles in TV advert for fast food chain's strawberry banana smoothie.

The iPhone 6 is expected to launch in July 2013 but the tech giant has not made any announcement so far.