Asian stock markets gain following the US Fed raising rates but keeping a dovish stance
The US central bank said there will be no pick-up in the pace of monetary tightening.
Mar 16, 2017
UK policies on climate change not pushing up energy bills says CCC
Several energy firms in the UK such as SSE and E.ON are increasing electricity prices in 2017.
Mar 16, 2017
Tesla to raise about $1.15bn ahead of its Model 3 launch
It will offer $250m of common stock and $750m of convertible senior notes due in 2022.
Mar 16, 2017
Asian stock markets mixed ahead of US Federal Reserve's two-day meeting
Political uncertainties such as Dutch elections and triggering of Article 50 could also affect Asian equities.
Mar 14, 2017
BCC upgrades 2017 UK growth forecast from 1.1% to 1.4%
The upgrade is amid stronger than expected consumer spending and ONS' upward revision of its Q4 GDP data.
Mar 14, 2017
Asda offers 135,000 UK store employees £8.50 per hour as part of new contract
The offered rate is £1 more than the National Living Wage of £7.44.
Mar 14, 2017
Asian stock markets gain even as investors remain cautious over potential March Fed rate increase
The bullish trend follows positive Wall Street close on Friday amid an encouraging US jobs report.
Mar 13, 2017
Costa Coffee to open Europe's biggest coffee roastery in Basildon
The move will quadruple the company's annual roasting capacity.
Mar 13, 2017
Vodafone to bring 2,100 customer service jobs back to the UK in the next two years
This is part of its £2bn investment plan aimed at improving operations in its home market.
Mar 13, 2017
UK consumer spending picks up momentum in February, Visa reveals
After touching a five-month low in January, spending rose 1.5% on-year in February.
Mar 13, 2017
Lloyds, ICAP Europe and Tullett Prebon dismissed from yen Libor litigation in the US
The dismissal came on 10 March from US district judge George Daniels in Manhattan.
Mar 11, 2017
Asian stock markets rise ahead of US non-farm payrolls data
In South Korea, equities rose after its court upheld a 2016 parliament vote to impeach President Park Geun-hye.
Mar 10, 2017
Yorkshire house hunters take least time for saving deposit than rest of UK, reveals Adzuna
In contrast, Londoners take the most time to save a 15% deposit for a 3-bed house.
Mar 10, 2017
Airbnb raises more than $1bn in funding, company valued at $30bn
Airbnb turned profitable before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation, in the second half of 2016.
Mar 10, 2017
Asian stock markets dip as consumer inflation in China slips to 2-year low
China consumer-price index grew just 0.8% y-o-y in February, marking the slowest pace since January 2015.
Mar 09, 2017
New EU trade deal needed to allow UK insurers to operate across borders, says London Market Group
Insurance firms in the UK are planning to setup offices in the EU to continue operations in the region post Brexit.
Mar 09, 2017
UK rents expected to grow by 20% over the next 5 years, Rics survey warns
The increase in rent expectations comes as the number of new houses put up on rent declined.
Mar 09, 2017
Asian markets trade weak amid mounting geopolitical risks and rising expectations of Fed rate hike
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged North Korea to suspend its missile and nuclear activities.
Mar 08, 2017
Nestle to remove 10% of sugar from its confectionary range in UK and Ireland by 2018
The move will see about 7,500 tonnes of sugar being removed across many of its well-known brands.
Mar 08, 2017
UK permanent placements in February rise at quickest pace in one year, report reveals
Region-wise, all four English regions saw an increase in permanent placements.
Mar 08, 2017
Asian stock markets trade mixed following poor Wall Street performance overnight
Reserve Bank of Australia leaving cash rates unchanged had a positive effect on the country's equities.
Mar 07, 2017
UK oil and gas production continues to rise while unit costs improve
UK oil and gas output increased 5% on-year to 1.73 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2016.
Mar 07, 2017
UK retail growth subdued in February as non-food sales decline for first time since 2011
While total sales grew 0.4% on-year in February, like-for-like sales were down 0.4%.
Mar 07, 2017
Most Asian stock markets gain despite China lowering its growth target
The world's second largest economy set an economic growth target of 6.5% for 2017.
Mar 06, 2017
Standard Life and Aberdeen agree £11bn merger to form largest UK asset manager
Martin Gilbert, the chief executive of Aberdeen, said the merger will result in "some job losses."
Mar 06, 2017
UK factories growing at fastest pace in more than three years, survey reveals
Brexit, Trump and European elections still pose dangers.
Mar 06, 2017
Daimler's Mercedes-Benz recalls 75,000 cars in UK over fire risk
The automobile giant is withdrawing around one million cars worldwide.
Mar 04, 2017
Sainsbury's to cut up to 400 jobs following a review of its operations
Other employees to face major changes to their working hours.
Mar 04, 2017
Asian stock markets decline amid increasing chances of a Fed rate rise later this month
According to FedWatch, there is a 74% probability that the Fed will raise rates this month.
Mar 03, 2017
Controversial zero hours contracts near a million, Resolution Foundation says
The think tank said that 110,000 more people were added onto these contracts in 2016.
Mar 03, 2017
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