FINANCE & BANKING

Markit says positive sentiment was supported by reduced pressure on savings.

Oil price drop means a significant cut in jet fuel bills.

Blog post by a man named 'Jo' lambastes "the puerile self-aggrandising antics of a prancing multimillionaire"

Charity StepChange warned Scots owed almost double the debt average for rest of UK.

European companies needn't rush to remove all operations from Russia.

Edmund Shing explains why this Christmas looks likely to be a good one for last-minute bargain hunters.

According to new research bitcoin's rapid price drop over the last 12 months has seen it become the worst investment of 2014.

ONS data shows property prices increased by 10.4% in the year to October 2014.

With climate policy pledges falling short of required number, a study shows how climate finance can bring a more comprehensive approach.

Russian shares were also sold off sharply as oil prices dropped.

The rally will coincide with a vote from Labour in the Commons on 'pay transparency'.

17-year-old Mohammed Islam admitted the tale was a 'hoax' after mass media coverage in the US.

YesToBitcoins allows payment of American Express, MasterCard and VISA credit cards via bitcoins.

Customers will not be fined if they cannot pay direct debits or standing orders

Asking prices in Greater London have been falling since the summer.

One in three calls cut off on public helpline.

Glen Roberts said bitcoin can make lives of stateless people easier.

Mark Carney called the proposals "the most significant set of changes".

Both Osborne's new stamp duty system and Swinney's LBBT will cost middle income Scots more.

Restrictions were imposed to support the Icelandic currency during a financial crisis six years ago.

Moody's argues that quick bonuses are encouraging bankers to take risks

Edmund Shing explains why oil prices are falling, and what the potential BP-buyout could mean

In its first year dogecoin brought water to Africa, athletes to Olympics and drivers to Talladega.

Barclaycard says spending was up 21% on last year's event.

IBTimes UK looks at the number of people who cannot afford to eat properly in the UK, as well as the amount of people visiting food banks.

Knight Frank said some 54% of 18 to 24 year olds said they would be happy to live in a studio flat.

Visa Europe said strong November consumer spending could buoy up the year.

Interest rates have been held at a record low of 0.5% for more than six years.

Colin Goodman, Darrell Read and Danny Wilkinson appeared at Southwark Crown Court.