Government makes 'real progress' after cutting stake in Lloyds to below 5%
The Government has now recouped £18bn of its £20bn bailout, after cutting stake in lender to 4.99%.
Brexit could derail the economy of British cities relying on EU exports
Almost 50% of all exports from British cities are destined to the EU market, Centre for Studies report shows.
The great statistics miracle: Why one million refugees later, German unemployment has not spiked
Where did all the refugees go? Labor Agency data only lists on average 10,000 refugees as unemployed.
Super Bowl LI: America's eating, betting and retail extravaganza is more than just a game
Apart from Thanksgiving, more food and drink is consumed during the Super Bowl than any other day.
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Commodities Round-up: Oil futures jump sharply as output cut sentiment perks up
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Britain's economy going strong with better than expected growth in final quarter of 2016
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Dow Jones Industrial Average breaks historic 20,000 points barrier
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Optimism returns to UK manufacturing sector, as orders rise at fastest pace since 2014
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Scotch whisky industry's 'historic expansion' returns £5bn a year to UK economy
Scotch whisky industry employs 40,000 people nationwide and delivered a £3.7bn boost to Britain's trade deficit in goods.
Why we have 16 trillion reasons to worry about the US Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve gave $16trn to many 'Too Big To Fail' banks between 2007-2010 - yet, they did not tell us.
HSBC signals end to UK branch closure programme - by shutting another 62 branches
HSBC signals end to its UK branch closure programme in tandem with ongoing investing in its digital channels.
Revision to UK public finances data puts Hammond on track to hit deficit goal
Public borrowing falls less than expected in December but remains 14% lower year-on-year in first nine months of 2016-17.
German Vice Chancellor says Trump's exit from Trans Pacific Partnership 'will open opportunities for us'
Aside from the US, UK's exit from the EU would also generate trade for Germany, Sigmar Gabriel pointed out.
Commodities Round-up: Trump's inauguration speech sees gold spike to two-month high
US President's 'America First' line at his inauguration extended gains in the precious metals market.
Buyout boss says Brexit will be good for his business but will mean a 30% cut in UK wages
Brexit will lead to wage cuts, higher interest rates and increased non-EU immigration, says private equity chief.
Donald Trump to withdraw US from TPP deal and renegotiate Nafta agreement
Trump set to waste no time to apply his 'America first' policy by renegotiating important trade deals.
Europe's infrastructure challenge in light of Brexit uncertainty
UK ports, which are highly reliant on imports, and UK airports could be most exposed to the consequences of Brexit.
May and Trump to discuss tariff cuts and free movement of workers between US and UK in first meeting
Any deal with the US on tariffs will give May a stronger bargaining position with the EU.
Davos 2017: Trump will fall out with the Federal Reserve, says BlackRock chief executive
Larry Fink forecasts the US dollar to remain strong for foreseeable future, which could impact on competitiveness.
High street hitch: Why retail sales plunged in December
Rising inflation and Black Friday sales saw shoppers keep their hands in their pockets over Christmas.
Davos 2017: Singapore 'ready' to sign free trade deal with Britain post-Brexit
Premier Lee Hsien Loong says the island nation would remain one of London's largest trading partners in Asia.
High street spending tumbles by the most in five years in December
Retail sales slow as inflation begins to build hitting household spending.
People's Bank of China lowers bank reserves ratio ahead of Lunar New Year holiday
Annual holiday puts banks' reserves under great strain as households and corporates withdraw large sums of cash.
China's economy grows more than expected in fourth quarter
GDP increased by 6.7% in 2016 – the slowest rate of annual growth recorded in 26 years.
Davos 2017: Goldman Sachs boss says if Trump is against free trade 'I'm at odds with him'
Goldman chief Lloyd Blankfein says a trade war between the US and China would lead to a smaller global pie.
Davos 2017: German finance minister Schäuble warns UK against becoming a low tax haven
German finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble says the UK has to stick to existing international agreements.
ECB maintains interest rate as Draghi hints at looser monetary policy
Central bank's President Mario Draghi says it is too early to comment on monetary policy response to Trump or Brexit.
Goldman Sachs rubbishes reports it is moving jobs out of London
Global investment bank says no decision had been taken on UK jobs post-Brexit.
Davos 2017: London will remain financial centre of Europe after Brexit, says Barclays chief
Jes Staley confident London will retain its role after Brexit but admits bank has been courted by European capitals.
Davos 2017: Brexit will deal a damaging blow to the UK and the EU, warns Pierre Moscovici
European Commissioner warns Britain's decision is a "wound" for Europe and not "an example to follow".
Davos 2017: Trump's a 'bizarre manifestation' of growing concern over inequality, says Larry Summers
Ex Clinton and Obama official believes populism will hurt those "in whose name the policy was offered" the most.
Davos 2017: Hewlett Packard boss says 'chickens have come home to roost' for millennials
Meg Whitman says society needs to address young people left behind by shifting economies.
Davos 2017: IMF boss Christine Lagarde warns of middle-class crisis
The IMF chief said a greater spread of wealth, not a retreat from globalisation, would ease economic tensions.
A Britain without foreign workers is not Britain at all
Free trade has taken away just as many jobs from the British working class as the free movement of people.
Davos 2017: Biden accuses Putin of wanting to undermine decades of progress
US vice president defends globalisation and urges world leaders to work together to address social uncertainty.
UK unemployment remains at record low as wages grow more than expected
Number of unemployed people in the UK declines to 1.60 million as unemployment rate remains at 4.8%.
Donald Trump aide insists US would win trade war with China
Anthony Scaramucci says import tariffs would hurt China 'way more' than the US.
Japan's Mitsui to buy 40% stake in Greater Anglia train franchise
Operator of Greater Anglia train franchise Abellio has sold a minority stake in the venture to Japan's Mitsui
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