WPP Acquires South Africa's Quirk Amid Rising Competition
Advertising giant snaps up the South African digital marketing agency
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Ukraine Crisis Forces Gold Prices to Three Week High
Gold steadies after trading close to a three-week high over the increasing violence in Ukraine.
Just Eat Shares Soar as Takeaway Sales Surge on Wet UK Weather
Trading is slightly ahead of management expectations as a result of the unusually wet winter weather
Barclays Banker Bonus and Pay Plunge 20% in First Quarter 2014
Barclays' financial director says there is also a weak investment bank results will continue
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Financial Transaction Tax Won't Hit EU Until 2016, say Diplomats
The FTT, dubbed the Robin Hood Tax, is designed to impose an additional cost onto every trade
Financial Worries Stop 25% of UK Businesses from Hiring New Staff
KashFlow says firms are reluctant to take on employees because it might complicate the payroll
China National Nuclear Power Eyes $2.6bn Shanghai Floatation
Planned 16.3bn yuan share sale part of Beijing's push toward cleaner energy.
Crude Oil Ends Lower Amid Robust US Stockpiles and Improving Libya Supplies
OPEC production surveys for April produce contradictory results.
Gold Prices Set to Drop Following Upbeat US Labour Market Data
London bullion market to be shut on 5 May for bank holiday.
Russia to Cut Gas Supply in June if Ukraine Does Not Pay Up
Russia's Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Gazprom could cut supplies to Ukraine as early as this summer.
EU Commissioner Slams Russia's 'Divide and Rule' Gas Pricing
EU Energy Commissioner said the bloc should demand a single price from Russian gas giant Gazprom.
World Bank Approves $12 Billion Loan to Pakistan
First part of five year loan will be delivered to Pakistan in the next week
Turkey Confidence Boosted as Interest Rate Cut Looms
Central bank eyes interest rate cut as Turkish shares and bonds rally
Waitrose Outshines Rivals: UK Supermarket Reports Rise in Sales
The British brand reports strong sales in the first quarter of 2014.
FCA Unveils Inquiry Protocol Behind 'Zombie' Insurance Investigation Leak
The regulator appointed Simon Davis at law firm Clifford Chance to conduct an independent review
Direct Line Shares Boosted on Small UK Flood Claims
One of Britain's biggest home insurers posted a smaller than expected flood claim bill
Lebanon Politician Walid Jumblatt: 'Legalise Cannabis'
Lebanese Socialist Party leader calls for cannabis cultivation to be legalised to boost farmers' incomes.
Four Million UK Households Owe Money to Energy Suppliers
A report finds that almost four million UK homes are collectively £464m in debt to their energy suppliers.
RBS Opts for Court Battle in £4bn Shareholder Action Group Lawsuit
RBS CEO Ross McEwan said there will be no early settlement.
RBS's Nathan Bostock Leaves to Become Santander UK Deputy CEO in August
Bostock will cease to be Group Finance Director on 19 May
RBS Profits Rocket 98% from Same Quarter Last Year
RBS CEO says a lot still needs to be done
Scottish Independence May Lead to Better UK Credit Rating, says Moody's
Rating agency says if Scotland becomes independent, it would take its debt burden with it.
Can the Humble Falafel Sandwich Show When Middle East Economies Will Bite?
Falafel Index offers alternative to the Big Mac Index for the Middle East
Pound Soars to Five-Year High Against the Dollar
Sterling climbs to its highest rate since 2009, but manufacturers warn that it could hurt exports.
Oil Prices Slip on Libya Expectations and US China Data
Brent crude slipped after data suggested the world's biggest oil consumers were slowing down.
What is the IMF Small Print for $17bn Ukraine Bailout?
Ukraine's government will receive billions but it will also have to repay billions to meet foreign debt obligations.
FCA Bans Trader John Christopher Hughes over Kweku Adoboli's $2.3bn UBS Rogue Trading
Adoboli sentenced to seven years in jail in November 2012 over unauthorised trading scandal
IMF Injects $17bn Into Ukraine as Political Violence Intensifies
International Monetary Fund says resolution to geopolitical crisis would boost Ukraine's economy
Scottish Independence Poll: Businesses Think UK Government's Assessment is Fairer than SNP's
Scottish Chambers of Commerce unveils most comprehensive business survey to date on independence impact
Barclays Snaps Up CBA's Michael Harte as Chief Operations and Technology Officer
Harte will report directly to Barclays CEO Antony Jenkins
Scotland's Weir Reveals Bumper Oil and Gas Demand Offsets Mining Slump
Weir previously commissioned an independent report into how Scottish independence would affect businesses
Rolls-Royce Shares Edge Lower on Flat Profit Warning
Rolls-Royce's stock price opened 2% down on flat profits for 2014
Lloyds Plans TSB IPO by End of June 2014
Finance Director George Culmer confirms plans on a conference call
Serco Launches £170m Cash Call as Rupert Soames Parachutes In
Rupert Soames, grandson of British wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill, becomes CEO today
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