IAG traffic flies higher in November but load factor dips
British Airways owner says it carried 7.25m passengers in November, 5.2% more than in the same month last year.
FX Focus: Euro hits two-week high against dollar, despite plunging after Italian referendum
Euro had plunged to lowest level since March 2015 following news Italian Prime Minister Renzi will step down.
RBS agrees £800m settlement with shareholders over 2008 rescue fundraising
The FTSE 100-listed lender has reached an agreement with three of the five groups representing shareholders.
UK services sector grows at fastest pace in 10 months in November
Business confidence dips to lowest level since July amid increasing worries over Brexit negotiations.
European markets resilient after Italian Prime Minister announces he will step down
Shares in Italian banks plunge as sector fears referendum outcome could halt recapitalisation plans.
Tyrrells won't do a Cadbury and stunt UK production following US takeover
UK crisps producer was acquired by US-based Amplify Snack Brands for £300m in August this year.
US unemployment rate hits nine-year low in November
Unemployment rate falls from 4.9% to 4.6% in November as non-farm payrolls fall slightly below expectations.
FX Focus: Pound extends gains against euro and dollar ahead of crucial weekend
Dollar edges higher against the euro after unemployment rate hits nine-year low in November.
UK markets should 'brace for tremors' ahead of Italian referendum
Italy heads to the polls on Sunday to vote on a referendum that could trigger volatility across the Eurozone.
UK construction sector grows at fastest pace since March despite mounting inflation costs
Markit PMI shows average cost burdens rose sharply, with the rate of inflation the steepest since April 2011.
UK train passengers face more fare price hikes from January
Rail Delivery Group says the increase will go towards improving services and simplifying fares.
Rolls Royce to slash 800 jobs in marine division in bid to cut costs
Jet engine maker aims to save between £45m and £50m a year from the middle of 2017.
FX Focus: Pound surges to multi-week highs against euro and dollar on soft Brexit boost
Pound climbs above €1.19 after Brexit Secretary David Davis says Britain could pay to retain access to single market.
British manufacturing sector remains solid despite impact of weak pound
Markit manufacturing PMI falls from 54.3 in October to 53.4 in November, as purchase prices surge at one of fastest rates on record.
Ofcom to launch investigation into increase of landline prices
Britain's telecoms watchdog says it is particularly concerned for elderly and vulnerable customers.
British Gas unveils plan to freeze standard energy tariff
The company's decision to cap its standard tariff is expected to affect approximately six million customers.
FX Focus: Pound edges lower as investors focus on Opec meeting
Euro trades mixed after Eurozone inflation rises in line with expectations to hit the highest level in over two years.
Carney says UK remains the 'investment banker for Europe', but wants clarity over Brexit
Bank of England governor says British businesses need clarity as soon as possible over Brexit outcome.
Consumer confidence tumbles as Brexit uncertainty continues to rise
GfK Consumer Confidence Index falls from -3 to -8, registering declines in every sub-category in November.
RBS must bolster its financial strength after failing Bank of England stress test
Barclays and Standard Chartered fall short but will not have to increase capital strength.
FX Focus: Pound gains ground as euro falls amid increasing fears of political instability
Euro on the back foot as analysts warn Italian referendum could spark volatility in the markets.
UK consumer credit grows at fastest pace since 2005 as Britain's economy remains resilient
Bank of England figures show demand remains resilient but rising inflation and weak pound pose threat.
FCA to review interest rate cap on payday loans amid loan shark fears
Financial regulator to launch a broad investigation of 'high-cost credit' with findings to be released in summer 2017.
BT told to separate Openreach after failing to address Ofcom's anti-competitive concerns
BT's Openreach owns the cable network that UK businesses and homes use to access broadband and telephones.
FX Focus: Pound declines against dollar and euro ahead of economic data
Dollar pauses for breath as investors cash in profits, while euro remains stable ahead of Italian referendum.
Lufthansa pilots strike: List of flights cancelled across London, Birmingham and Manchester
Lufthansa pilots will go on strike for two days from Tuesday, affecting long and short-haul flights.
Standard Chartered reportedly set to cut 10% of staff in corporate banking division
Bank set to cut jobs worldwide amid plans for radical overhaul to cut costs and improve profitability.
JD Sports completes Go Outdoors deal to expand presence in the sector
Sports retailer acquires privately owned Go Outdoors for £112m in cash amid plans to grow in outdoor sector.
Lufthansa pilots set to strike again as ongoing pay row costs airline €10m a day
Walkout will affect short and long haul flights less than a week after the airline cancelled almost 2,800 flights.
Black Friday 2016: Premier League clubs slash prices as they join retail spree
Arsenal offer online discounts of up to 75%, while Leicester re-brand the day 'Blue Friday'.
