Fed Reserve QE Tapering is Positive for Pension Scheme Deficits
Mercer’s investment experts say speculation that QE may end proves to be good news
EU Hints at Scaling down Controversial Financial Transactions Tax
EU's top tax official Algirdas Semeta prefers to lower rate for trading in government bonds.
The Return of the EMU Crisis: Economic Monetary Union Wobbles Again
Daniel Stewart & Co’s chief economist Alastair Winter says EMU problems are overshadowing the market
'John Lewis Economy': Co-operatives Can Make Britain Better Off
Giving staff a stake drives up productivity, wages and morale and is good capitalism. Shane Croucher wants to see more.
WH Smith Hit by Spending Slowdown on High Street
Group sales fall 5% in 14 weeks to 8 June with like-for-like sales declining 6%.
Markets, Politics and Economics: Quick, Big Bucks in Shorting But Risks Remain
Daniel Stewart & Co’s chief economist Alastair Winter previews the month ahead in markets, politics and economics.
Severn Trent Cites Undervaluation to Reject £5bn Bid from Pension Funds
British water utilities Yorkshire Water and Thames Water have attracted foreign investor-attention in the past.
UK to Curb Overseas Pension for 'Spouses'
The new state pension scheme plans to stop unjustified, new claims for pension.
Tax Avoidance: HMRC, Goldman Sachs and UK Uncut High Court Challenge to 'Sweetheart Deals'
Shane Croucher explores UK Uncut's high court case against HMRC over dodgy handshakes with corporate tax avoiders.
UK Public Borrowing Falls, Deficit Narrows
Chancellor George Osborne borrowed less than fiscal watchdog predicted, despite weak domestic output weighing on tax receipts.
Cyprus Extends Bank Closure until Tuesday as it Prepares "Plan B" for Bailout
The new plan is expected to include a levy on bank deposits over €100,000 and nationalising pension funds.
Budget 2013: George Osborne Slashes Spending Further to Invest in Infrastructure [VIDEO]
Live coverage of Chancellor George Osborne's 2013 Budget speech where he will also scrap beer duty escalator.
Osborne's Budget 2013: Pity George's Impossible Task [BLOG]
Chancellor faces painful budget as he juggles infinite demands with finite resources, says LCA Business School's Doug Beardon.
M&S Shares Surge on Qatar Takeover Speculation
Qatar Investment Authority reported to be looking to invest in the British retailer.
Ever Wondered How the EU Can Blow So Much Money? Just Look at a Eurocrat's Pay Packet
EU foot soldiers earn more than heads of state, even though their project is doomed, says Martin Cole.
Find Invest Grow: Help UK Angel Investors and Start-ups Heal Economy
Find Invest Grow calls for tax relief extension among other ideas in new manifesto.
Coalition Mid-term Report: Is the Government Giving up on the Deficit?
All things considered, Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron and his Liberal Democrat Deputy Nick Clegg, have established a close working relationship over the past two-and-a-half years of Coalition Government.
Bank of England Pay Deal Makes Mark Carney World's Most Expensive Central Banker
Mark Carney will earn £874,000 a year on Threadneedle Street in the City of London.
Marks & Spencer Shares Rise As Pension Deal Ignites Takeover Talk
Britain's biggest clothing retailer slashes pension deficit by more than £1bn and reaches 10-year deal with trustees to plug "black hole"
UK Government Borrowing Hits Four Year Low in September: ONS
Stronger tax receipts help narrow budget deficit to £4.9bn higher than it was at this time last year.
Planning Reforms Latest Infrastructure Push to Save UK Economy from Recession
Prime Minister David Cameron announces reforms around planning laws to stimulate house-building.
European Crisis: Spain Debt Costs Soar, Greece to Name Finance Minister [VIDEO]
Cyprus becomes fifth Eurozone state to seek financial help ahead of 20th Summit since crisis began in 2010
David Cameron's Attack on Benefit Culture: The Key Points
Prime minister calls for a debate about structure of welfare state and targets 'culture of entitlement'.
Jimmy Carr: I Made Terrible Error of Judgment about K2 Tax Avoidance Scheme
Comedian Jimmy Carr apologises for sheltering £3.3m income from taxman after David Cameron accuses his use of scheme as morally wrong.
David Cameron: Jimmy Carr’s Tax Avoidance is ‘Morally Wrong’ [VIDEO]
Prime Minister David Cameron joins debate over comedian Jimmy Carr’s tax avoidance scheme that allows him to pay one percent income tax.
Three Quarters of GP Practices to Stay Open during Doctor's Strike
Majority of GPs decide to keep working as patients' concern grows in build-up to first industrial action since 1975.
Doctors Publish Letter Defending 24-Hour Pension Strike
British Medical Association publishes letter in newspapers explaining why members have chosen to strike over pension pay.
Barclays Shareholder Approve CEO Diamond's £17 million Pay After Board Apology
Nearly 73 percent agree to payout despite sharp criticism and slumping Barclays equity returns
London Underground Maintenance Workers Announce 72-Hour Strike
London Underground workers in RMT union plan 72-hour walkout over pay and pensions.
London Tube Staff to Strike in Pensions And Pay Row: Piccadilly, Northern and Jubilee Lines to be Hit
The staff involved work on the Piccadilly, Northern and Jubilee lines and provide a number of services, including emergency repairs, across the entire network.