BUSINESS

An 11% acquisition of House of Fraser has dumped the controversial businessman directly in the spotlight.

Mick Whelan, general secretary of train drivers' union Aslef, sets out case for bringing UK rail companies back under public ownership.

Overseas expansion is a necessity for Singapore firms, which are battling rising rental costs and a labour crunch.

The Conservative Prime Minister says he is delighted that Asda is investing heavily.

GSK is investigating allegations that its staff in Iraq have bribed physicians to use Glaxo products

BIS select committee orders Cable and Michael Fallon to another hearing after damning NAO report.

The rules mean unemployed people will have to prepare a CV before their first interview.

Lafarge and Holcim agreed on their merger and announced details about the combined company.

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry report shows rising confidence over economy as a whole.

Cash penalty can trump $780m deal between Swiss bank UBS and US authorities.

PCG says statistics reflect surge in optimism among independent professionals.

Anonymous has launched a coordinated cyber-attack against websites in Israel in support of the people of Gaza.

Energy Ombudsman reveals shocking complaints data as Ofgem refers industry to competition regulator.

Mike Ashley is facing a legal battle with House of Fraser after he purchased an 11% share.

Barclays will sell its UAE retail banking operation to ADIB for £107m.

Manuel Cortes, leader of the TSSA, says rail franchising is not fit for purpose.

World's second-largest economy to expand 7.6% in 2014 from 7.7% in 2013.

Libya's oil exports have declined 80% after rebels seized four vital terminals.

In latest Deloitte CFO survey, 71% say it is good time to take risk on balance sheet.

Sun Pharmaceutical will be world's fifth-largest generic drugs maker following acquisition of Ranbaxy.

WWE has become popular across the globe.

Jan Peter Schmittmann, wife and daughter all found dead in their home near Amsterdam.

Private equity firm Onex and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to exit their investment in Gates.

About 20% of China's economy is shrinking, says economist Andy Xie.

Brent crude shed 1.3% for week as a whole as Libya uncertainty impacts prices.

Price-sensitive physical buyers again back in bullion market.

BJP, however, would open other sectors to FDI to compensate negative sentiment.

Peter Vessenes says collapse of MtGox poses challenge to digital currency.

There were 24 IPOs on London market in first quarter, raising total funds of £3.9bn, according to E&Y report.