Shane Croucher

Bank of England data suggests consumers increasingly confident about UK recovery.

Improving economic data from US to China to Europe sets up UK markets for solid start to New Year.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang suggests tightening of credit conditions will continue.

Governments in the UK and beyond have stepped up the fight against tax dodgers.

Friends Life finds both genders expect uncomfortably low pensions.

More consumers turn to internet shopping as physical retail store footfall lifts just 1% on year.

UK house prices, the cost of living and the unemployment rate are ones to watch in 2014.

Blurred Lines singer Thicke was everywhere in 2013. He must be nowhere in 2014.

Under US offer, potential tax evasion prosecutions dropped in exchange for penalties and data sharing.

French finance minister says tax havens Jersey and Bermuda cooperating with information requests.

One-size-fits-all policy may be blunt, but it is fair to everyone and manageable for a business.

Trade minister Lord Livingston to target small firms directly in effort to boost UK trade.

Royal Mail enters London Stock Exchange index for most valuable firms.

Business Secretary Cable also warns on Bank of England's interest rates dilemma.

Bank of England study finds low interest rates keeping failing firms alive, not bank forbearance on loans.

Serco under Serious Fraud Office investigation on overcharging taxpayers allegations.

Report suggests UK government looking at selling rest of 32.7% in tranches over coming months.

MPs on business select committee demand advertising controls on controversial payday lending industry.

Royal Mail shares soared on the London IPO, leaving the government accused of undervaluing the firm.

Both Serco and G4S ruled out of bidding for probation contract following overcharging scandal.

Insurance firm makes cash immediately available under wider £25bn commitment by industry.

ONS figures show slight retail sales rise over one month and three month periods.

Europe's finance ministers seal third pillar in banking union with plan to wind down eurozone's failed banks.

Bank of England MPC says chancellor's fiscal measures in Autumn Statement barely change UK outlook.

UK Prime Minister brings forward plans to restrict benefits for EU citizens ahead of feared influx of Romanian and Bulgarian workers.

Despite loss, National Audit Office declares Lloyds shares sell off as value for money for taxpayers.

Despite fracking fears, UK's Cameron warns European Commission President Barroso against more regulation.

Ex-Citi and UBS trader Hayes and former RP Martin brokers Gilmour and Farr appear at London court

Diamond, who quit Barclays amid the Libor-fixing furore, will manage Africa-focused Atlas Mara.