Most Chinese Provinces Miss Yearly Growth Targets
Central government wants provinces to focus on huge debt and pollution issues rather than local economic growth.
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China Expects to Win Control of Biggest Greek Port Dubbed 'Gateway to Europe'
Beijing stands by as Greece continues privatisation programme.
British Banks Tested on 35% UK House Price Plunge and Interest Rate Hike
Bank of England will test UK's lenders on whether it can withstand a housing market collapse
Paym: Twenty Million Customers Have to Wait for Revolutionary Mobile Banking App
Over 300,000 have so far signed up for new mobile banking app out of 30 million who are eligible to use it.
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London Tube Strikes: Business Owners 'Dismayed' Over RMT Walkout
Colin Stanbridge, chief executive of the LCCI, says small enterprises will be hit hardest by the industrial action.
Tokyo Facing Added Pressure to Stop Liquidation of Bitcoin Exchange MtGox
A group of bitcoin entrepreneurs looking to revive MtGox have received support from more creditors.
Russia Lashes Out at European Union Over Sanctions
Moscow accuses Brussels of doing Washington's bidding after EU slaps sanctions on individuals tied to Kremlin.
Cybercriminals Give up Targeting iPhones Focusing Entirely on Android
Cyrbercriminals give up on iPhone, with over 99% of all new mobile malware threats targeting Android.
Wolfson Shares Rocket 72% on Apple Supplier Cirrus Logic Takeover
Cirrus offers 235p for each Wolfson share
UK Government Spending £500m on Green Car Investments Confirms Clegg
The UK is set for a £500m investment in a bid to bolster the green car industry.
BofA Ditches $4bn Stock Buyback and Dividend Hike after Capital Miscalculation
US Federal Reserve orders BofA to suspend and resubmit capital plans for 2014.
Spanish Unemployment Rate Climbs to 25.93% as 184,600 Jobs Lost
There were 195,800 jobs lost in the country's private sector.
Russian Markets Rise on Relief Over Sanctions
The Russian rouble gained along with markets after Western leaders announced new sanctions over Ukraine.
Russian Confusion Over High Tech Sanctions Impact
Russia's finance minister Anton Siluanov says he can't see any impact, deputy foreign minister disagrees.
China's Rich and Poor Gap Surpasses US
Growing divide between haves and have-nots in China can fuel social unrest.
UK Tech Sector Eyes Hiring Spree in 2014
KPMG and Markit says almost half of UK technology firms expect to hire more workers throughout the year.
Nokia Posts Higher Than Expected Profit as Rajeev Suri is Promoted to CEO
Nokia reported a profits increase of 10% for first quarter.
Disney Boosts Investment in Shanghai Resort in Line With China Tourism Boom
Disney and its Chinese partner have boosted investment in Shanghai Disney Resort by $800m to $5.44bn.
Top UK Bosses Twice As likely to Be Axed Than North American CEOs
The research also revealed that the CEO turnover rate in the UK was 15% in 2013.
UK Economic Recovery Gathers Pace in 2014
ONS data shows UK economy grew by 0.8% in first quarter of year.
BP Profits Beat Estimates But Rosneft Takes Hit on Weak Rouble
BP records better-than-expected profit for first quarter and raises quarterly dividend.
Scotland's BrewDog Apologises for 'Not Giving a S***' Over Dead Pony Club Pale Ale Marketing Ruling
The Portman Group says the label "encourages both anti-social behaviour and rapid drinking"
Royal Mail Shares: FCA Will Not Investigate Controversial Sell-Off
FCA boss Martin Wheatley dismisses idea financial regulators should have probed Royal Mail privatisation.
EU Slaps Sanctions on 15 Russian Politicians, Separatist Leaders and Military Chiefs
List includes deputy prime minister Dmitry Kozak and Donestsk Republic leader Purgin
UK Interest Rates Hike Enters Horizon as Mark Carney Highlights 'Early Signs' of Sustainable Recovery
Bank of England governor says UK economic recovery looking more broad-based and sustainable.
Premier Inn and Costa Coffee Boosted by Economic Recovery 'Inside M25'
Whitbread's chief executive Andy Harrison unveiled a surge in revenues at the parent company
UK Freezes $23m of Ukraine Assets in Money Laundering Investigation
Director of the SFO has opened criminal investigation borne of suspicions of corruption in Ukraine.
Serco Shares Plunge 18% on Rights Issue as Winston Churchill's Grandson Rupert Soames Joins
Serco announced after the market closed that 'performance this year has been more challenging than expected'
Pfizer's Possible $100bn AstraZeneca Deal Sparks US Tax Avoidance Concerns
US is likely to lose tax revenue from Pfizer, if deal is concluded.
RBS's US Licence Should be Revoked on Libor Fixing Criminal Fine, says SEC Member Kara Stein
SEC member criticised her own agency for waiving 'common sense' when it came to RBS
RBS's Blocked Banker Bonus Plan Will Hurt the Taxpayer, says Standard Life
The UK government blocked RBS's proposed 2:1 variable-to-fixed pay ratio, but granted it to Lloyds.
How FX Dealers Can Trade $5tn a Day Without Being Regulated and Registered
Unlike stocks, futures or options, currency trading does not take place on a regulated exchange
Deutsche Bank's Head of Currency Kevin Rodgers Leaves Amid FX Fixing Scandal
The German bank is under investigation and is conducting an internal review
Cost of Living UK: Average Salaries Slip £1,800 in Past Year
Adzuna says the salary dip is set against a background of far more positive job market statistics.
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