The Paragon Group Launches New UK 'Challenger' Bank
Nigel Terrington, The Paragon Group chief executive, praises speed of new UK regulatory approval process.
UK Energy Firms Agree to Automatic Refund of Customers in Credit
Direct debt customers of some energy firms will no longer have to request a refund on acocunts in credit.
Average UK House Price Hits £250,000
ONS reports average price of a house hitting 3% stamp duty threshold.
BoE's David Miles: UK Housing Market Not Overheating Yet
Miles said the financial policy committee is "mindful of the risks" of a UK house price bubble.
Scottish Independence: How David Cameron Can Beat Alex Salmond
Alex Salmond's version of independence from the UK looks remarkably similar to a Scotland that belongs to it.
Iran's Bank Mellat Suing UK Government for £4bn in Nuclear Sanctions Damages
Bank Mellat, Iran's biggest private bank, claims "significant pecuniary damages" over quashed 2009 UK sanctions.
Unique Lloyds Ringfence Rules Unlikely from Bank of England
FT report suggests Lloyds pushing for softer ringfence terms, but Bank of England source plays down discussions.
Urban House Price Growth Outpaces Rural Areas in England
UK recovery and jobs growth in cities driving housing demand to urban areas in England.
Hammerson Malls Buoyed by UK Recovery as Rent Income Rises
Shopping mall landlord Hammerson, which owns Birmingham's Bullring, reports 2013 profit of £341.2m.
UK Manufacturers Ploughing Cash into Managing Down Painful Energy Costs
EEF and npower survey finds manufacturers' gas prices up 122% and electricity bills up 94% since 2002.
Government to Review 'Frequency of Revaluations' in UK Business Rates Regime
Terms to reference for business rates review includes looking at how often commercial properties re-valued.
New Housing Work Hits Near Four Year High as UK House Prices Soar
Help to Buy scheme fuelling demand in housing market and pushing up house prices.
French Economy Dodges Recession in Boost for Embattled Francois Hollande
Insee data reveals France's economy grew by 0.3% in the fourth quarter.
UK Pound Nears Three Year High Against US Dollar Amid Stronger Recovery
Sterling gains ground on dollar as forecasters lift UK growth estimates for 2014.
Help to Buy: Average House Price Edges Towards 3% Stamp Duty Threshold
Calls for Chancellor George Osborne to ease stamp duty burden on first time buyers.
Rolls Royce Shares Plunge on 'Lacklustre' Results and SFO Probe Arrests
Engineering firm sees share price fall by more than 17% in trading on the London Stock Exchange.
EU Contemplates Consumer Savings Account to Fund Long-Term Investment
European Union eyes raising money from its 500 million citizens to fund small business lending and infrastructure projects.
Supply of UK Homes for Sale Hits 18 Month Low Despite Soaring Demand
Rics survey reveals January dip in homes coming up for sale in UK housing market.
All Aboard the Misery Express: UK Commuters Unhappier than Homeworkers
Office for National Statistics study shows those who travel into work worse off than others.
UK Interest Rate Hike Delayed as UK Recovery 'Neither Balanced Nor Sustainable'
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney rejigs forward guidance away from unemployment rate as it falls below 7%.
UK Housing: Sharp Leap in Lending to First-Time Buyers Amid Help to Buy
Council of Mortgage lenders say lending to first time buyers jumped 37% in December.
Qatar Investment Authority Eyeing UK Energy Opportunities
Ahmad Mohamed Al-Sayed, chief executive of Qatar sovereign wealth fund, says interested in more UK infrastructure investment.
UK Housing Associations: Bedroom Tax Heaping Misery and Hardship on Struggling Families
National Housing Federation finds two-thirds of housing association tenants pushed into arrears by bedroom tax.
RBS Appoints Les Matheson as Chief Executive of UK Retail Banking
Matheson heads up state-backed Royal Bank of Scotland's UK high street banking business.
Richard Lambert: No Bankers Should Run New Banking Standards Body
Lambert, tasked with setting up new professional body for bankers, says finance workers should not govern it.
Help to Buy: Islamic Mortgages Now Offered Under Scheme
UK Treasury extends Help to Buy to incorporate Islamic finance as London vies to become global hub for Muslim money.
CBI: Looming General Election a 'Real Mood Killer' for UK Recovery
Political uncertainty ahead of the UK's 2015 general election may hinder rising economic growth.
Britain Has 'Too Many Shops' as 50,000 Lay Empty
Local Data Company report shows shop vacancy rate falling to near-four year low in 2013.
UK Recovery: Retail Sector Bosses Bullish Despite Continuing Consumer Squeeze
Korn Ferry survey of retail sector chairmen and chairwomen finds 73% optimistic about economic outlook.
Centrica Shares Drop After Ed Davey Flags British Gas to Ofgem
UK energy secretary urges Ofgem to investigate bumper profits and rising bills of Big Six, particularly British Gas.
