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Lianna Brinded

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UK IT jobs: 91% of firms say less than a fifth of applicants are women

Recruiter Technojobs.co.uk says overall there is a dearth of female applicants in the industry.

Dec 22, 2014

Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi gestures as he arrives at his hotel

Saudi oil minister Ali al-Naimi: We'll never cut production despite plunging prices

Al-Naimi reiterated that his country is not conspiring to target US and Russian oil producers.

Dec 22, 2014

FCA to regulate FX, swaps, repo, gold and oil indexes after market fixing scandals

Market manipulation across several sectors has led watchdog to take formal charge.

Dec 22, 2014

A Barclays branch in central London

Barclays accountants PwC under investigation for bank's failure to protect £16.5bn in client assets

The Financial Reporting Council has launched a probe into the bank's accountants.

Dec 22, 2014

workers in London

UK finance industry has highest number of workers since credit crisis

TheCityUK reports financial and professional services industry is 80% more productive than other sectors

Dec 22, 2014

Tesco

Tesco crisis: FRC launches investigation into supermarket's accounting scandal

The Financial Reporting Council joins the Serious Fraud Office in launching a probe.

Dec 22, 2014

UK job market

UK economic recovery: BoE predicts pay rises and increased hiring in 2015

MPC member Martin Weale also sees more permanent jobs being created.

Dec 22, 2014

Sydney cafe siege live

Amirah Droudis: Partner of Sydney siege gunman Man Haron Monis loses bail

Amirah Droudis was on bail after being charged with murder of Man Haron Monis's wife.

Dec 22, 2014

Oil rallies on US data and growing interest in US Oil Fund

Oil prices rise but Opec production will keep them around $60 for 2014

Opec has admitted it is willing to let prices fall to around $40 per barrel before stepping in.

Dec 22, 2014

Oil Futures Drop to New Lows on Global Growth and Oil Glut Concerns

North Sea oil: UK considers sweeping tax breaks to revive flagging industry

Production has diminished over recent years and low oil prices are hurting exploration.

Dec 22, 2014

a 45 bedroom mansion

UK house prices: Westminster becomes least desirable London borough to buy property

Only 17% of Westminster homes coming on to the market in December have been sold, said online estate agents eMoov.

Dec 22, 2014

London financiers expect a 21% bonus boost for 2014 despite banking scandals

Managing directors see bonuses averaging £124,680 for this year.

Dec 22, 2014

HKMA

FX fixing scandal: Hong Kong finds 'no evidence' of market rigging after probing 10 banks

However, the Hong Kong regulator said it found 'communication indiscretions' amongst traders.

Dec 19, 2014

Marijuana plant

US states Nebraska and Oklahoma suing Colorado for marijuana legalisation

The two states allege that Colorado's law is in violation of federal law.

Dec 19, 2014

Afghan immigrants use blankets to keep warm near makeshift shelters before French police evacuated them from an improvised camp in Calais, northern France, May 28, 2014.

Number of illegal immigrants caught trying to enter UK quadruple in three years

Home Office revealed 11,920 entry attempts were detected at ports in first four months of 2014.

Dec 19, 2014

A female recruit does situps while a male recruit holds her ankles during the new equal opportunities physical tests for the British Army in Pirbright

Army women tipped to serve in close combat units by 2016

However, concerns remain over whether women can cope with the physical demands of an infantry unit.

Dec 19, 2014

UK house prices

UK house prices fall as rent drops for first time in eight months

Monthly rents across England & Wales drop to £768.

Dec 19, 2014

Mortgage Bank of England

US government monitored North Korean hackers since 2010

The Interview tipped to cost Sony Pictures $200m following hack and cancellation

It cost $80m to make and market and now it will cost at least additional $100m following cancellation.

Dec 18, 2014

Scotland independence

Scottish devolution: IFS warns new recommended tax powers are 'unworkable'

Scotland was promised devolution max in the event of voting to stay part of the UK in the independence referendum.

Dec 18, 2014

Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey: Astounding cost of Crawley family's lavish lifestyle at Highclere Castle

If you want to live in a sprawling castle, the annual energy costs alone will be eye-watering

Dec 18, 2014

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