FX Focus: Slowdown in UK economy drags pound lower
UK GDP data revised down to show economy grew only 0.2% in the first three months of the year.
May 25, 2017
UK economy slows down as households rein in spending
First quarter GDP revised down to 0.2% as consumer facing industries suffer slowdown.
May 25, 2017
Wizz Air toasts record year after shrugging off Brexit impact
Budget airline posts 28% increase in revenue as passenger numbers continue to grow.
May 25, 2017
British sports car company Lotus acquired by Volvo owner in bid to revive fortunes
Geely will control a 51% stake in the British carmaker and a 49.9% in Malaysian group Proton.
May 24, 2017
FX Focus: Markets lack drivers as investors await Fed minutes
Federal Reserve will release minutes of its latest meeting tonight.
May 24, 2017
Who is the email prankster who caught out the Bank of England boss?
Mark Carney and Barclays boss Jes Staley have both been targeted by the same prankster this month.
May 24, 2017
Kingfisher shares slump on restructuring costs and weak sales in France
B&Q owner says five-year restructuring plan remains on track.
May 24, 2017
Dixons Carphones posts increase in revenue despite 'lively political environment'
Electronics group's sales rise 9% year-on-year in 12 months to April, despite political headwinds.
May 24, 2017
Mark Carney tricked by email prankster who caught out Barclays boss
Prankster had an email exchange with Bank of England governor before posting it on Twitter.
May 23, 2017
Swinging 50s: Barclays and Aviva among firms pledging to hire more older workers
Government aims to raise the number of over-50s in work by 12% over the next five years.
May 23, 2017
FX Focus: Pound falls as budget deficit spells bad news for UK finances
Sterling falls against dollar and euro as public sector borrowing widens more than expected.
May 23, 2017
Britain's public borrowing falls to lowest level since financial crisis
Higher than expected VAT receipts drive borrowing down, but trend could be reversed in current financial year.
May 23, 2017
Union starts battle for workers' rights at Deliveroo
IWGB wants to secure holiday pay and minimum wage for Deliveroo riders in Camden.
May 23, 2017
Stripping City of clearing houses could cost €100bn LSE boss warns
European Commission has proposed euro-denominated transactions should be cleared only in the Eurozone.
May 22, 2017
FX Focus: Pound recovers as May backtracks on 'dementia tax'
Pound climbs back above $1.30 after losing half a cent against the dollar as Tories' lead narrows.
May 22, 2017
Barclays set to create 100 jobs as it steps up private banking push
Move comes three years after lender aborted first expansion plan in private banking.
May 22, 2017
Companies underpay workers in a bid to rescue pension funds
Resolution Foundation says workers miss out on £200 a year as companies plough money into pension schemes.
May 22, 2017
How much is Sir Richard Branson worth?
The Virgin tycoon owns more than 400 companies and was named on Forbes' list of the world's richest men.
May 22, 2017
Alitalia pleads for buyers as government sets deadline
Potential suitors have until 5 June to submit bid for bankrupt carrier.
May 19, 2017
FX Focus: Pound recovers from flash crash and climbs above $1.30
Sterling remains above $1.30 for only the second time since September 2016 as dollar struggles.
May 19, 2017
London City is first major airport to use amazing new technology to land planes
Air traffic controllers will be 80 miles from the airport and will control traffic through a series of HD screens.
May 19, 2017
UK consumers worried by Brexit-driven price hikes
Eight in 10 Britons fear prices in goods and services will continue to rise, Mintel survey reveals.
May 19, 2017
Chances of Trump being impeached are low says investment bank
Analysts at Nomura suggest US president is unlikely to impeached as odds stack up against him.
May 18, 2017
FX Focus: Pound breaks $1.30 barrier for the first time since September
Dollar loses all post-election's gains in two sessions amid Trump's turmoil.
May 18, 2017
Easter and warm weather boost UK retail sales
Retail sales increase 4% year-on-year in April, surging past expectations for a 2.2% rise.
May 18, 2017
Greggs reaps benefits of £2 breakfast menu but warns of rising inflation
Bakery reports 7.5% year-on-year increase in total sales as overhaul plan continues apace.
May 18, 2017
Royal Mail on track to save £600m but warns of challenging conditions in the UK
Postal operator hikes total dividend 4% as full year revenue edges 1% higher.
May 18, 2017
FX Focus: Unemployment data drives pound closer to $1.30 mark
Sterling has not climbed above $1.30 since September 2016 but data could see it breach barrier.
May 17, 2017
UK wages fall behind inflation for the first time in three years
Average weekly earnings excluding bonuses fall 0.2% year-on-year in the three months to March.
May 17, 2017
Volkswagen issues recall for 600,000 cars in China
Golf and Sagitar cars to be recalled amid concerns a faulty headlight fuse could jeopardise safety.
May 17, 2017
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