Unemployment rate looks set to remain at all-time low but Brexit uncertainty could hit wages
Bank of England's policymaker Michael Saunders expects UK unemployment rate to remain below 5%.
UK authorities want details of US investigation into Fiat Chrysler emissions tests
US carmaker is under investigation for allegedly using a hidden software to cheat emission tests.
Dramatic increase of male part-time workers struggling with low wages
Number of part-time workers on low wages has increased dramatically over the past two decades.
Brexit more of a short-term threat to EU than UK says Bank of England governor
Mark Carney calls for transitional Brexit period to minimise impact on UK's financial sector.
FX Focus: Pound tumbles to two-month low against dollar before timid recovery
Sterling drops below $1.21 for the first time since late October as dollar surges ahead of Donald Trump's press conference
UK industrial production soars beyond expectations in November
UK industrial production rises for the first time in three months as it grows 2% year-on-year in November.
UK construction output suffers unexpected slowdown in November
Output in sector declines 0.2% month-on-month in November, while annual reading misses forecast.
Foxtons shares drop to all-time low as earnings plunge over 40%
London-focused estate agent reports 46% drop in annual earnings and warns of tough 2017.
City executives call for five-year transitional Brexit deal
LSE and HSBC bosses warn UK financial sector could lose tens of thousands of jobs if Britain leaves single market.
FX Focus: Pound plunges to two-month low against the euro amid rising Brexit uncertainty
Pound drops to lowest level since 10 November as investors fret over Theresa May's Brexit strategy.
UK supermarkets toast record Christmas but inflation's return drives prices up
Kantar Worldpanel figures show sales at UK supermarkets rose 1.8% year-on-year in the 12 weeks to 1 January.
Morrisons enjoys strongest Christmas in seven years as sales beat forecast
British supermarket posts 2.9% year-on-year increase in like-for-like sales as turnaround plan continues.
British Airways owner posts record passenger traffic figures in 2016
IAG says it carried over 100 million passengers in 2016, thanks to a strong performance in Europe and North America.
FX Focus: Pound plunges to two-month low against dollar over 'hard Brexit' fears
Pound drops below $1.22 after Theresa May hints Britain will leave the EU single market.
Volkswagen owners in the UK seek compensation over emissions scandal
Law firm Harcus Sinclair claims 10,000 British VW owners have expressed interest in suing the German car giant.
Government no longer Lloyds' largest shareholder after cutting stake by another 1%
Government brings stake in bailed-out lender below 6%, meaning it has now recouped £18bn.
FX Focus: Pound extends losses as dollar rallies after non-farm payrolls report
US economy adds less jobs than expected but rising wages see dollar rally against its main rivals.
US economy adds less jobs than expected but wages rise at fastest pace in seven years
Non-farm payrolls fall slightly below expectations in December but November's figure is revised upward.
Jamie Oliver forced to close six restaurants, blaming tough post-Brexit market
Outlets in London, Richmond and Exeter among the ones to be shut amid declining footfall.
Prince Harry and Game of Thrones push Gatwick Airport to record year
Britain's second biggest airport records busiest ever December as traffic surges 15% year-on-year.
Deadly disinfectant: Former Reckitt Benckiser executive jailed for selling toxic chemicals
100 people are thought to have died after using a humidifier disinfectant.
Mike Ashley throws full weight behind embattled Sports Direct chairman
Keith Hellawell survives second vote, despite 54% of independent shareholders calling for his resignation.
FX Focus: Pound fails to halt slide despite better than expected PMI services data
Pound falls below €1.16, while dollar retreats against main rivals amid rising concerns over Donald Trump's presidency.
UK services sector defies Brexit fears to expand at fastest pace since July 2015
Markit PMI in December hits 56.2, beating forecasts and marking the fifth month of expansion.
Britain's car industry braces for decline as weak pound and Brexit breed uncertainty
SMMT warns that UK car sales have peaked and expected a 5% decline in sales this year.
FX Focus: Pound gains on dollar but fails to capitalise on positive economic data
Pound gains against the dollar, while euro holds steady as Eurozone inflation hits highest level in over three years.
UK consumer credit grows at fastest pace in 11 years despite Brexit fears
Consumer credit jumps by £1.9bn, beating £1.6bn expectations, while mortgage approvals fall slightly below forecast.
UK construction sector grows at fastest pace in nine months despite inflation pressures
New orders rise at fastest pace in 11 months in December, but input costs hit highest level since April 2011.
Gender pay gap halves for British women in their 20s
Resolution Foundation says pay gap narrows for women in their 20s, but progress is not sustained later in life.
Donald Trump attacks General Motors for importing cars from Mexico
US president-elect claims General Motors produces cars in Mexico before selling them in the US without paying border tax.
