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UK has best economy in the EU for starting a business
Low start up costs and positive public perception has placed Britain on top for starting a business.
UK steel crisis: Caparo shuts 4 units resulting in 452 job losses
Units closed are Fairbright Wire, Caparo Tubes Tredegar, Caparo Atlas Fastenings and Caparo Forging Europe in Dudley and Hartlepool.
London facing housing bubble risk, cautions UBS
London is now the second least affordable of the 15 urban cities according to a study by UBS.
UK economy: Growth slows as GDP up by only 0.5% due to sluggish production output
In bad news for George Osborne the economy could not continue its strong growth from the second quarter.
UK high street spending up with help from Rugby World Cup and falling retail prices
Compared to September 2014, the month saw a 1.9% increase in volume and a 1.4% increase in spending.
Shares in Anglo American, Glencore, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton fall following weak China data
British mining firms' stocks take a beating after China's GDP numbers were out.
UK steel crisis: Caparo Industries likely to file for administration
Caparo's administration work could cost it up to £10m.
Scunthorpe steel plant owned by Tata Steel could see up to 1,000 job cuts
The British steel industry contributed £9.5bn to the country's economy.
UK store closures at lowest point since 2011 as consumer confidence rises
The overall churn rate is lower as fewer stores go bust, according to PwC
Unleashing business investment will revive Britain's zombie economy
UK government policies, deliberate or not, are tying up labour and capital in low-productive uses.
UK economic slowdown: Construction slumps in August amid larger than expected trade deficit
UK construction output declined in August at its sharpest rate since late 2012.
Rugby World Cup 2015: Early England exit could cost country £3bn
Essay published by London Business School argues England's Rugby World Cup exit could hurt economy.
Halifax: UK house price growth eases to 8.6% but demand continues to soar
The growth, still significant, is on the lower end of 2015 increases.
Deloitte survey: UK companies more worried about economic outlook
Risks include higher interest rates, emerging market weaknesses, euro zone economy among others.
UK national minimum wage hike: Adults get £6.70 an hour and apprenticeships receive big boost
Increase comes before the new mandatory National Living Wage of £7.20 in April 2016.
UK slips down global competitiveness index as Switzerland tops the league
Britain drops one place to tenth in the WEF index, with Sweden taking ninth spot.
George Osborne must simplify pensions system to get Britons saving says PwC
Consultancy firm warns young people could be left with a pension of just £4,000 per year.
UK retail sales up more than expected as online shopping falls behind
The CBI revealed 60% of retailers said sales volumes were up in September, from the same month in 2014.
UK deficit: Government borrowing balloons to £12.1bn after corporation tax receipts shrink
Chancellor George Osborne dealt blow as he drums up support for UK trade in China.
Retail sales sluggish in August as UK shows signs of slow economic growth
Compared to July, retail sales in August were up 0.4%, a sluggish growth lower than market expectations.
UK unemployment rate unchanged at 5.5% as wages edge up
42,000 more people are in work, and 10,000 more are unemployed compared to February-April period.
UK inflation rate back at 0% as oil and food prices fall
Lower costs of transport and food weigh down inflation rate.
UK manufacturing faces 'rollercoaster of risks' as global slowdown takes toll says EEF
The business body has slashed its growth forecast for the sector by 50% for 2015.
European markets dive on negative manufacturing data in Eurozone and China
In a response to the Eurozone data, the FTSE 100 dropped more than 2.2%.
UK economic growth confirmed as exports boost GDP
Year-on-year, GDP growth was 2.6%, unrevised from the first estimate.
European markets open strongly after China gains
The FTSE 100 opened 2.2% higher, recovering losses it made on Wednesday
First time home buyers fall sharply in UK after average house prices jump £3,000
Estate agents hope overall increase in house hunters will sustain market.
Rugby World Cup 2015: UK travel and tourism sector to get £1bn boost
Event expected to be biggest driver of tourism since 2012 London Olympics.
UK inflation rate rises to 0.1% although food prices are still falling
Weak outlook on inflation rate has made analysts think an interest rate rise in 2015 would be too soon.
China's slowdown is killing George Osborne's UK exports dreams
Osborne targeting £1tn value of UK exports by end of decade, but weak China threatens goal.