BUSINESS

British Chambers of Commerce lifts growth forecasts, but cautions recovery driven by household consumption not trade.

IBTimes UK investigates paternity and maternity discrimination in the UK.

US lawyer, specialising in art recovery, discusses the plight for Jewish families being reunited with heirlooms

European regulators propose to speed up banking reforms to protect taxpayers from bank failures.

The EC has honed in on protecting member states' tax bases.

Market players await Eurozone factory output and US retail sales data.

Co-operative Group drafts in former Labour minister to oversee internal review.

Asian indices slide to 10-week lows on 12 December.

The British government will announce the launch of the scheme on 12 December.

Federal authorities nearing settlements over JPMorgan's involvement in Madoff case.

Bob and Harvey Weinstein are suing Time Warner for refusing to pay for the second and third films

Nasa inspector general says Google executives used discounted fuel for six years on their private planes.

Samsung on Thursday (December 12) lost its bid to ban sales of Apple's older iPhone and iPad in South Korea after a court dismissed a lawsuit claiming the U.S. firm had infringed on three of Samsung's mobile patents.

Move follows GM subsidiary Holden's decision to exit Australia in 2017.

Embattled lender admits to 'deeply regretting these failings'

Councils' study says move would cause devastating economic consequences for west London.

ONS figures show Wales in strong position but region is still poorest per head in UK.

UBS Wealth Management investment chief gives positive outlook for equities and high yield credit in 2014.

Barclays will stop sponsoring Boris Bikes three years earlier than the London mayor had hoped.

Thornell speaks with IBTimes about her award win in the Financial Services category.

Regan was also the first woman in England to head a department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Ukraine's statistical service says that the economy shrunk less than expected amid widespread protests against government.

Ukraine's ongoing economic crisis increases the cost of insuring country's debt

The TUC calls for better employment opportunities for young people in the UK.

Financial services firm Lighthouse Group forecasts a large portion of 20,000 ex-servicemen to enter finance

Britain's "Patent Box" tax breaks motivate GSK to invest more in UK.

Expenses restrictions and a reminder that office parties are still in working hours. Merry Christmas.

The employer says positions will be filled in Glasgow and Edinburgh in 2014.

Appreciation of Australian dollar has prompted many car manufacturers to exit country.