BUSINESS

RenewableUK and the Crown Estate have suggested UK to grab the "once in a generation" chance to attract major companies to create employment through offshore wind energy sector.

The Financial Conduct Authority tells IBTimes UK that it is aware of the claims and is debating whether to launch a probe

Vodafone confirmed media reports that it is looking to buy Germany's cable network operator Kabel Deutschland.

Traders at world's biggest banks rig foreign exchange rates for huge profits in echo of Libor fixing scandal.

Industrial production grew 0.4% in April, following a 0.9% jump in March, 2013.

Indian industrial output expanded 2.0% on year in April, compared to revised 3.4% growth in March.

Essex tycoon Simon Dolan talks about his journey from expelled pupil to owning a £100m business empire

ONS figures show long-term unemployment rose in February to April as critics brand government's Work Programme "extremely poor".

Japan's core machinery orders fell 8.8% on month in April, compared with a 14.2% increase in the previous month.

Regulator sets out proposals for more level playing field to allow smaller firms to compete with energy giants.

JPMorgan chief executive and chairman Jamie Dimon hits back at claims bank did not give regulators full disclosure over London Whale crisis.

Investors tracking raft of economic data against background of Fed fears.

Total sales increase by 3.6%, while like-for-like sales grow 0.7% in first quarter.

Anastasiades criticises the lack of support for lenders when compared to its neighbour Greece

Slashed benefits keeping single parents and older workers in labour market and increasing competition, says IFS.

RBA's decision to keep the cash rate unchanged at 2.75% boosted consumer confidence.

Athens has to cut 15,000 public jobs by end of 2014 as part of bailout requirements.

Mainland Chinese and Hong Kong markets were closed for the Dragon Boat Festival.

NIESR's monthly GDP estimate shows economy rising again suggesting recovery has finally started.

Forsa poll shows nearly half of German population want to block Outright Monetary Transactions scheme.

£202.5m deal will broaden Keller's exposure to the North American energy and resources market.

TUC analysis shows North West bears worst wage decline from 2007 to 2012.

UK industrial output rises 0.1% from March, as manufacturing declines by 0.2%

European Central Bank denies charges it is bailing out eurozone members via the back door.

Britain's total pay packet is shrinking amid underemployment, welfare slashes and inflation.

Competition Commission says takeover unlikely to reduce competition but AG Barr could demand new deal terms.

Staff told undercover reporter that they were also told to ignore possible fraud by the bank's salesmen

Insurer Marsh finds European risk managers not taking enough action against cyber attacks

Softbank to raise offer for US wireless operator to $21.6bn from $20.1bn.