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Net profits for the quarter decline to €1.2bn from €1.6bn a year earlier.

While many us keep an eye on how much fat we eat, we give little thought to what happens to waste cooking oil and fat - especially when it's poured down the drain. Deep below London's streets, the results are all too clear.

Government advisers sounding out private equity groups as plans for £1bn flotation fall through.

Standard Life shares rise more than 5 percent on higher first-quarter sales and asset management details.

The deal is expected to safeguard Singapore Airlines' market share in Australia and counter Qantas' partnership with Emirates.

CEO Antony Jenkins says new path 'not easy' as lender reveals restructuring costs may hit £1bn in post-Bob Diamond era.

EXCLUSIVE: One of Britain's biggest banks delivers positive first set of redress offers for SMEs.

Holman tells IBTimes UK about group's strong results and insurance industry outlook.

The move will allow airlines to complete test flights and resume commercial service.

Strong demand for chips from manufacturers of smartphones and tablets help the company's results.

Mars One began its search for volunteers to fly and live on the red planet on Monday (April 22).

UK foreign secretary declares there’s no need for new sanctions against Tehran just as investigation accuses Glencore for 'unacceptable' Iran trades.

British government pushes on with plans for uranium company stake sale.

Philips targets annual comparable sales growth between 4 percent and 6 percent for 2013.

The deal positions ABB group as a leading provider of solar inverters.

Chancellor George Osborne mounts legal challenge against adoptees of new financial transactions tax over concerns of repercussions.

Airline warns of massive long-haul delays while all but 20 short-haul flights cancelled.

Samsung has come under fire for posting fake negative reviews of rival HTC smartphones on Taiwanese websites.

Ratings agency follows Moody's to downgrade Britain to AA+ but keeps a stable outlook

Flybe sees full-year loss at the lower end of the previous guidance.

The OFT investigates whether or not any competition law has been infringed by the actions of GSK.

The tech majors report higher quarterly profits, despite problems related to the fast changes in the sector.

IB Times UK presenter Marverine Cole looks at the declining fortunes of the UK high street.

Premier Cru Co-founder and CEO tells IBTimes UK how fine wine investment is ‘evolution, revolution and war proof’

The fine wines market has evolved into an established alternative investment sector where total returns have vastly exceeded those in traditional assets, such as equities and bonds, even during unprecedented market collapses.

The CEO of corporate and investment banking and leader of wealth set to leave the bank and will mark the last of the executives from Diamond's legacy

Debenhams shares gain about 8 percent on better second-half forecast.

Britain’s biggest homebuilder plans to accelerate dividend payments to shareholders and pay a slice by next year.

Carrefour's first-quarter sales rose 1.3 percent year-on-year to €20.83bn on constant currency.