Asian markets: China Shanghai Composite gains despite slowdown in its services sector
China Caixin services PMI, an economic indicator of the services industry, came in at 51.8 for April.
Loyalty programme membership in UK plummets by 15% over last two years
Members of loyalty programmes in the UK fall 15% since 2014, with airlines and credit cards among the worst hit.
CBI urges government and businesses to work together to revitalise Britain's industrial strategy
British firms and the government must join forces to revitalise the UK's industrial strategy, according to the CBI.
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Asian markets: China Shanghai composite gains despite disappointing manufacturing data
The China Caixin manufacturing PMI stood at 49.4 for April, indicating contraction in activity.
UK business confidence at 4-year low, shows ICAEW poll
China slowdown, EU referendum and rising labour costs dent confidence.
EU referendum: Brexit risks £250bn of UK trade per year says Alistair Darling
Former Labour chancellor claims leaving the EU would be 'catastrophic' for businesses and families.
Investor Liberty House confirms bid for Tata Steel's UK operations
The commodities investor could save Tata's UK operations by taking over all its British assets.
Asian markets led by Nikkei slide as US dollar touches 18-month low against yen
Investors disappointed as they were expecting Bank of Japan to introduce a stimulus package.
Puerto Rico to default for third time on debt payments
US territory says cannot repay creditors without sacrificing essential services to Puerto Ricans.
Number of Britons filing for 'Bankruptcy light' rises as criteria for debt relief eligibility widens
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UK consumer confidence hits 15-month low as Brexit fears mount, GfK says
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Asian markets: China Shanghai Composite declines following weak Wall Street close overnight
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'Mugabe-Must-Go' Pastor Mugadza protests against lack of freedom and the nation's ailing economy.
EU referendum: Brexit would leave UK richer rather than poorer say economists
Scrapping trade deals and EU red-tape could see economy grow 4% in the next decade, economists claim.
UK ranks 10th among 18 European countries in a standard of living study by Glassdoor
Switzerland, Denmark and Germany bagged the top three slots.
Asian markets: China Shanghai Composite slips after Bank of Japan keeps monetary policy steady
The US Federal Reserve too decided not to increase interest rates.
Rolls-Royce's secret internal report reveals it could boost profits by £1bn if margins raised
Bain & Company was commissioned by chief executive Warren East to do the study.
EU referendum: UK government uses seafood plea to sink Brexit vote
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Zimbabwe: Photos illustrate life in a country on the verge of total economic collapse
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EU referendum: Brexit could cost British workers a month's salary by 2020, OECD warns
OECD report warns of Brexit impact and claims 'Leave' camp indulging in wishful thinking.
UK economic growth slows down in the first quarter amid Brexit uncertainty
UK economy expands 0.4% in three months, in line with forecast, but down from the previous quarter.
Asian markets: China Shanghai Composite gains ahead of US and Japanese central bank policy decisions
US Federal Reserve not expected to increase interest rates.
Pension deficit at Tata Steel UK could drive away potential buyers
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Asian markets: China Shanghai Composite slips following a weak Wall Street close overnight
The US Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting concludes on 27 April.
Britain's economy boosted by £109bn contribution from freelance workers
Freelance workers account for 6% of total UK workforce and economists expect growth to continue strongly.
South African President Jacob Zuma praises Iran's revolution as he eyes business deals
Embattled President Zuma visits Iran for a three-day state visit following recent calls for his resignation.
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