UK service sector reports a further decline in optimism, CBI says
Deterioration in optimism was found in the business and professional services segments.
Autumn Statement 2016: Philip Hammond moves to calm business Brexit fears by promising tax cuts
Chancellor Hammond confirmed that corporation tax will fall to 17% by 2020.
Autumn Statement as it happened: Key points from Philip Hammond's first fiscal plan
The chancellor abandons plans to run budget surplus by 2020 and says Britain's economy will grow 2.1% this year.
FX Focus: Pound declines against dollar and euro ahead of Autumn Statement
Sterling dips below $1.25, while dollar's rally pauses as investors indulge in profit-taking.
Collective corporate failure is to blame for Trump victory and Brexit says Jeremy Corbyn
Labour leader told the CBI conference that the US result should serve as a wake-up call.
Theresa May wins over CBI with 'ambitious and inclusive' pro-business speech
Carolyn Fairbairn says May's address will be a 'powerful catalyst' for investment in the UK.
Trade unions accuse Theresa May of 'watering down' workers on boards pledge
'This is not the way to show that you want to govern for ordinary working people', says Frances O'Grady.
Autumn Statement checklist: Hammond's ever-decreasing circles
Brexit and bond sell-offs since the US presidential election have limited the Chancellor's options.
UK firms must reform to save faith in capitalism after Brexit vote Theresa May tells bosses
Prime minister addressed the Confederation of Business Industry's annual conference in London.
Theresa May must give UK firms clarity over Brexit plans says CBI president
Paul Drechsler issues plea to the prime minister as he addresses the business body's conference.
Theresa May says Britain will seek transitional deal to soften Brexit impact
Prime Minister hints plans to place workers on companies boards could be watered down.
Theresa May reaches out to big business ahead of Autumn Statement
The prime minister will tell the CBI she supports free markets, despite pledge to cut down on tax avoidance.
70% of firms in UK plan to increase or maintain innovation spending following Brexit
While 88% of firms said their board backed innovation, 35% of staff lacked time to innovate.
CBI wants 'spades in the ground' to boost major building projects amid Brexit jitters
CBI says the competitiveness of British firms will suffer unless infrastructure spending is brought foward.
India: Questions raised over police action after 8 escaping prisoners killed in Bhopal
Lawyers demand that the Central Bureau of Investigation probe the entire incident.
UK inflation set 'to quadruple' in second half of 2017 says leading thinktank
The National Institute for Economic and Social Research says a falling pound means prices will rise.
Confidence grows among small and medium businesses, says CBI
CBI latest quarterly survey shows 25% of the companies surveyed are more confident about the economic outlook.
CBI calls on government to increase average annual public investment by £6bn
CBI said this can be done by increasing public sector net investment spending to 2% of GDP.
FX Focus: Pound wavers ahead of Mark Carney's House of Lords testimony
Pound falls against the dollar as greenback extends rally with gains against major worldwide rivals.
FX Focus: Pound gains against the dollar, as CBI survey paints mixed economic picture
Dollar hits year-to-date-high against the Chinese yuan, but slips back against the euro.
UK exports hit highest level since April 2014 as manufacturers are boosted by weak pound
CBI figures show domestic demand grows slowly as businesses warn of skilled labour shortage.
India frames charges against UK-based arms dealer in multi-million dollar defence deal
Vipin Khanna is accused of receiving $6m as kickbacks to facilitate deal between Embraer and the Indian government.
FX Focus: Pound extends losses amid fears of Cabinet plot against Chancellor of the Exchequer
Pound falls below $1.22 as political uncertainty increases and yield on 10-year gilt soars.
Philip Hammond angers Eurosceptics over calls to delay migration curbs
Chancellor accused of 'arguing like an accountant' by seeing risk rather than opportunity.
JCB quits CBI following differences over Brexit
Ahead of the referendum, the CBI had supported the Remain campaign, while the JCB chairman was in favour of Brexit.
MPs could still have say on 'final' Brexit deal following 'tyranny' accusations
The government is under pressure to debate the terms of Brexit in parliament.
Goldman Sachs has taken 'no decisions' on whether to axe 2,000 jobs in London over Brexit
Wall Street giant said the Brexit vote presented 'numerous uncertainties' but is still weighing up its options.
YouGov reports strong rise in full-year profit despite Brexit worries
Operating profit jumps 27% to £10.9m for the year ended 31 July.
UK risks 'closing the door' on an open economy with 'hard Brexit', CBI chief warns
'The world is watching. International investors are watching,' said Carolyn Fairbairn.
John Lewis boss Andy Street 'very positive' as Tories select West Midlands mayor candidate
Street is a hot favourite for the nomination as source reveals mood inside campaign to IBTimes UK.