Metro Bank takes another step to profitability but challenges loom large
Challenger bank posts profits for third consecutive quarter as deposits and lending both grow.
British telecoms should see Brexit as 'an opportunity', says TalkTalk Business general manager
Kristine Olson-Chapman tells IBTimes UK digital economy could become more important for the UK post-Brexit.
Alitalia goes bust: Italy's flagship airline triggers insolvency process as liquidation looms
Two-thirds of workers at Italy's flagship airline rejected turnaround plan involving salary cuts and redundancies.
Nestle to cut 300 jobs in Britain as it moves production of Blue Riband bars to Poland
Swiss company's decision draws strong criticism from unions, who accuse it of jeopardising workers' future.
FX Focus: Pound gains ground as public sector borrowing declines sharply
Euro remains on the front foot as investors expect Macron to secure French presidency next month.
Britain's public borrowing falls to lowest level since the financial crisis
The UK's public sector net borrowing falls 28% year-on-year in March.
British Gas boss Iain Conn claims Conservative government does not believe in free market
Centrica CEO says government approach to energy bills cap is 'concerning'.
Qatar Airways CEO says Trump is a 'very good businessman' but admits decline in flights to the US
Gulf-based airline says drop in passengers after Trump's travel ban was affecting business only to a 'small extent'.
Woolworths could be set to return to Britain's high street
Retailer collapsed in 2008 after racking up debts of £400m but former boss plans to resurrect brand.
FX Focus: Euro surges as investors cheer French election results
Euro climbs to five-month high against the dollar, while pound falls 1.2%.
FX Focus: Pound slips against the dollar after dire retail sales figures
Euro falls from three-week high as investors remain cautious ahead of Sunday's presidential elections in France.
Frankie & Benny's finance chief departs after less than a year in the role
Barry Nightingale joined Restaurant Group in May last year to help turn the company's fortunes around.
UK retail sector suffers biggest slowdown in seven years amid rising inflation
Retail sales fall 1.4% in the first quarter, the third consecutive decline and the biggest drop since early 2010.
Sports Direct buys 50 US stores from bankrupt Eastern Outfitters
Acquisition of US group is the latest addition to Mike Ashley's portfolio.
FX Focus: Euro surges to three-week high after polls place Macron in lead in French elections
Analysts warn Sunday's election could destabilise the currency, despite recent gains.
M&S to close six stores as it bids to 'stay in tune' with customers
High street chain will also open 34 stores over the next six months to create 1,400 jobs.
BT and TalkTalk ranked as worst broadband providers in the UK
Which? survey finds only 38% of TalkTalk and 45% of BT customers are satisfied with the service.
Sky seals £195m HBO deal but costs soar on the back of Premier League TV rights battle
Telecoms giant reports 11% year-on-year increase and launches multi-year deal with the US channel.
Emirates cuts US flights as Trump's travel ban knocks demand
World's fourth largest airline blames Trump's travel ban, imposed on several Muslim countries, for weaker demand.
FX Focus: Election rally drives pound close to four-month high against the euro
Sterling pulls back from six-month high against the dollar but remains 2.5% higher against the greenback this week.
Next slashes CEO Lord Wolfson's pay after profit declines for the first time in eight years
Wolfson misses out on annual bonus for the first time in 18 years amid difficult trading conditions.
Burberry shares tumble as slowdown in US market halts growth
Luxury retailer reports 1% decline in revenue as slowdown in US market offsets "exceptional performance" in the UK.
Financial regulator warns access to EU markets is crucial for healthy competition
FCA urges Britain to retain access to EU markets in order to avoid disruption in the sector.
TSB boss rules out deal for Co-op Bank
Struggling Co-op Bank said last week it was in talks with a number of parties.
Pound surges against dollar after Theresa May calls snap UK general election
Sterling hits highest level since January against dollar after PM calls for 8 June election.
Londoners work on average 100 hours a year more than other Britons
Average working week in London lasts 33 hours, the longest since the 2008 financial crisis.
FX Focus: Dollar tumbles after Trump says the currency is 'too strong'
US president warns dollar's ongoing strength could hurt the US economy in the long-term.
Staff on Virgin East Coast Trains to stage two-day strike over guards' role
RMT Union says strike will be held over 28-29 April as it demands 'explicit explanation' from rail operator.
Union threatens strike as Royal Mail closes defined benefit pension scheme
CWU urges postal operator to reconsider decision that could see workers lose third of future pensions.
UK manufacturing exports surge to two-year high despite Brexit fears
BCC survey shows firms remain confident over the short-term future but medium-term outlook is uncertain.
