UK Retail Sales up 3% in January on Strong Food Sales
The UK's struggling high street records a strong start for 2013 with retail sales value rising 3 percent year-on-year.
BP Profits Beat Forecast But Gulf Fines Hit Bottom Line
Europe's second biggest oil company said net costs for fatal Gulf of Mexico disaster hit $42.2bn last year
Barclays Tabs PPI, Derivatives Mis-Selling Costs at £3.5bn
Britain's second-biggest lender sets aside another £1bn to cover costs associated with mis-selling scandals.
UK Economy Set for Weak Growth in 2013 and at Risk of Prolonged Stagnation, Says NIESR
NIESR cites poor prospects for the eurozone and slower growth in domestic economy are reasons for the gloomy outlook.
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Australia Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged at 3% on Improved Global Economic Outlook
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Standard & Poor's to Face US Government Lawsuit Over Pre-Crisis Debt Ratings
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UK Treasury Defends Flagship Investment Scheme Critics Brand 'Disappointing'
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FTSE Falls Most in 3 Months as European Markets Retreat Amid Political Concerns
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Britain Will Avoid Triple-Dip Recession as Business Confidence Soars
Britain will avoid a widely forecast triple-dip recession as business confidence soars in the first quarter of 2013, according to a report by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Libor Fixing Scandal: RBS and Lloyds Could Receive FSA 'Taxpayer' Discount
Lawyers say RBS and Lloyds could legally receive a fine discount on Libor manipulation due to being mostly owned by the taxpayer
Japan Airlines Raises Full-Year Profit Forecast Despite Dreamliner Worries
JAL expects robust travel demand in premium routes will help offset the losses due to 787 grounding.
UK Construction Sector Output Holds at Six Month Low - Markit PMI
Construction sector activity still in decline in Janaury, according to Markit PMI survey.
UK's Small Businesses Expect Activity Bounce - CBI Survey
UK SMEs report declining orders in three months to January, but expect business to pick up over next three months.
Visa Sued by Australian Regulator Over Market Power Abuse
Visa is accused of preventing customers of using currency of their choice while making transactions in Australia.
George Osborne Vows to 'Electrify' Bank Ring Fence in New Break-Up Threat
Chancellor will tell banks in speech at JP Morgan that lenders that flout new ring fence rules will be broken up.
Britain Spends £67.5 Billion at Sellafield to Clean Nuclear Waste
The Public Accounts Committee notes that government's enormous spending on nuclear waste is not yielding desired result.
China Non-Manufacturing PMI Edges up in January
China's ongoing economic recovery backed by services sector.
Barclays Finance Director Chris Lucas Retires amid Qatar Probe
Departure comes as bank faces SFO and FSA probe into 2008 deal with Qatar Investment Authority.
Eco-Warrior Al Gore Defends Sale of TV Channel to Gas-Rich Al Jazeera
Former vice-president rejects charge of hypocrisy over sale of TV channel he founded to Qatari-owned network.
Netflix Moves into TV With Spacey's $100m House of Cards Remake
Video streaming company throws down gauntlet to rivals in TV and video-on-demand sectors.
Chinese Hackers a 'Menace' Claims Google Boss
Google chief Eric Schmidt claims that the Chinese are stealing commercially and politically valuable information from foreign rivals.
30,000 Golden Dawn Supporters March in Athens Under Neo-Nazi Banners [VIDEO]
Mobs of black-vested youths carrying swastikas take to streets in central Athens, chanting anti-immigration slogans.
Osborne: Taxpayers Not Responsible for Libor Fine on RBS by US
George Osborne insists possible fines imposed on RBS by US authorities should be met by the bankers, not taxpayers.
Dow Passes 14,000, European Stocks Gain as Manufacturing Data Points to Global Recovery
Improving manufacturing and employment data help keep US, UK benchmark indices at multi-year highs
Geek Speak: Sinking our Teeth into House of Wolf
Dubbed the Victorian pleasure palace, one of London's most offbeat and decadent venues is explored by Lianna Brinded.
Barclays CEO Antony Jenkins Forgoes Potential £2.75m Bonus
Barclays new CEO will not take a bonus for last year, following a spate of Libor and mis-selling scandals
Mis-Selling Derivatives: Fitch Warns Bank Payouts Will Impact Earnings
Ratings agency Fitch says that Britain's biggest banks' will be hit by the redress costs but not as much as PPI payouts
Taxi For Mr. Li! Manganese Bronze Saved as China Billionaire Buys Black Cab Maker
Iconic cab maker bought out of administration by China's Geely Automobile for a debt-free £11m.
UK Manufacturing Sector Still Growing in January - Markit PMI
Markit's UK manufacturing PMI shows slowdown but continuing growth in the country's manufacturing sector.
Credit Agricole Takes €2.7bn Writedown Amid Stricter Accounting Rules
France's third largest bank tries to calm investors on its €2.68bn writedown, saying it will not impact on its core capital
De La Rue Shares Rise on Sturdy Trading Update
World's biggest banknote producer expects 2012/13 results to echo strong growth of previous year.
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun- Hee Retains $4 Billion Fortune in Inheritance Case
Samsung's chairman faces accusations of hiding the family fortune from his siblings and other relatives.
Japan Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.2% in December
Japan's unemployment level increases as the country seeks to escape recession.
BT Shares Hit 5-Year High after Profits Beat Forecast with Tighter Cost Controls
Group adds 122,000 broadband customers as it plans deeper push into sports broadcasting.
South Korean Exports Climb in January but Economic Concerns Remain
South Korean exports gain in January but weak PMI and low inflation rates raise concerns of economic recovery.
Chinese PMI Figures Send Mixed Signals on Manufacturing Activity
Economists widely in support of China's ongoing economic recovery despite decline in official January manufacturing PMI.
Mis-Selling Derivatives: Experts Warn of FSA Pilot Findings' Downsides
Politicians, lawyers and business experts warn SMEs of further hurdles in bank review process.
Bank of England Policymakers Should Focus on Tangible Stimuli
More policies like The Funding for Lending Scheme could provide a genuine boost to Britain, says Shane Croucher.
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