Commodities round-up: Brent spikes above $55 as Opec cut fires-up crude market
Brent caps $55 per barrel mark for first time in 16 months on Opec's decision to reduce its 2017 output.
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IAG traffic flies higher in November but load factor dips
British Airways owner says it carried 7.25m passengers in November, 5.2% more than in the same month last year.
Just what do you get for a £6,000 Christmas hamper these days?
From Graham's Vintage 1970 Port to Maldonado ham, Fortnum & Mason's hamper has everything for someone with £6,000 to spare.
RBS agrees £800m settlement with shareholders over 2008 rescue fundraising
The FTSE 100-listed lender has reached an agreement with three of the five groups representing shareholders.
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UK services sector grows at fastest pace in 10 months in November
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Fortnum & Mason Christmas hampers drives the luxury retailer to record profit
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India's cyber security agency warns of hacking attempts on micro ATMs and POS terminals following demonetisation
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Lisk's Max Kordek touts sidechain flexibility for 2017
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Iceland vs Iceland: Trademark row between supermarket and Icelandic nation escalates
Iceland Foods chief executive Malcolm Walker claims Icelandic authorities have 'no interest' in resolving the matter.
Jeremy Corbyn invites left-wing EU leaders to London on eve of Brexit talks
Source close to Labour leader told IBTimes UK the progressive politicians will dine with the shadow cabinet.
Euro falls to 20-month low as traders react to Italy's referendum No vote
Markets brace for a tough period after Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi loses campaign for constitutional reforms.
Tyrrells won't do a Cadbury and stunt UK production following US takeover
UK crisps producer was acquired by US-based Amplify Snack Brands for £300m in August this year.
BHS administrator's £4m demand rejected by Pension Protection Fund
Row over fees as Pension Protection Fund vetoes invoice from Duff & Phelps.
EU blames China for failure of WTO environmental trade talks
The talks were meant to remove important tariffs on 'green goods'.
Tata Steel edging closer to a deal with unions that would keep its Port Talbot plant open for longer
The deal's focus is on the plant's two blast furnaces, which turn iron ore and coke into molten iron.
UK manufacturers expect modest recovery in 2017
Manufacturers report positive output and new orders for the first time in 18 months.
Burberry rejects multiple takeover offers from US fashion group Coach
The two companies combined would have had a market valuation in excess of $20bn.
Explosions heard as 'state-of-the-art' recycling facility bursts into flames
More than 80 firefighters still trying to tackle blaze which they say 'could burn for days'.
UK private sector growth steady at 9%, CBI says
Businesses expect a slightly higher rate of growth at 11% over the next quarter.
Why the music industry can't escape the choke-hold web streaming services have it in
Services such as YouTube and Spotify have slashed royalties to musicians and changed our relationship with music.
Deutsche Bank to cut ties with about 3,400 clients in its debt and equities sales activities
The move is part of a broader restructuring programme aimed at saving costs.
Meet the people adding $3.7 trillion to the developing world with financial inclusion
IBTimesUK spoke to Kosta Peric of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wayne Hennessy-Barrett, CEO, 4G Capital.
US unemployment rate hits nine-year low in November
Unemployment rate falls from 4.9% to 4.6% in November as non-farm payrolls fall slightly below expectations.
1MDB scandal: Singapore to ban former Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner
Former top Southeast Asia dealmaker faces a 10 year ban from the Singapore securities industry.
UK markets should 'brace for tremors' ahead of Italian referendum
Italy heads to the polls on Sunday to vote on a referendum that could trigger volatility across the Eurozone.
UK construction sector grows at fastest pace since March despite mounting inflation costs
Markit PMI shows average cost burdens rose sharply, with the rate of inflation the steepest since April 2011.
UK train passengers face more fare price hikes from January
Rail Delivery Group says the increase will go towards improving services and simplifying fares.
Donald Trump warns businesses of 'consequences' if they leave US
US president-elect says companies will be taxed 'at the border' if they opt to move their operations abroad.
Rolls Royce to slash 800 jobs in marine division in bid to cut costs
Jet engine maker aims to save between £45m and £50m a year from the middle of 2017.
Top 1.5% of earners to pay an additional £20bn in income tax by 2021, OBR says
About 1.1% of earners pay the additional 45 percent tax-rate now up from 0.75% in 2010.
Howard Schultz to step down as Starbucks chief executive
Schultz will be succeeded by Kevin Johnson, current president and chief operating officer of Starbucks.
Commodities round-up: Oil futures rally enters second day following Opec's production cut
Brent touches $54 per barrel as Opec announces it would cut production by 1.2m barrels per day
Ukip accuse David Davis of 'going weak at the knees' over EU payments after Brexit
MEP Gerard Batten attacked the Brexit Secretary after his admission in the House of Commons.
Spain's dying coal industry: Brilliant documentary photos by David Ramos
In the 1960s, Spain had more than 100,000 coal miners. Nowadays there are fewer than 3,000.
UK could pay for access to EU single market says Brexit Secretary David Davis
His admission in the Commons sent pound sharply higher.
Legendary cryptographer Dr Lisa Yin joins Symbiont
Dr Yin was one of three researchers who broke SHA-1, the US Government hash standard.
How can finance catch up with other intelligent real-time systems?
Thalesians founder Paul Bilokon will be speaking at the IBT data science and capital markets event.
Nestle says it has found a way to cut sugar in chocolate by 40%
Swiss food giant said it will launch its fast-dissolving sugar process in its confectionery from 2018.
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