Asian stock markets gain following the US Fed raising rates but keeping a dovish stance
The US central bank said there will be no pick-up in the pace of monetary tightening.
UK policies on climate change not pushing up energy bills says CCC
Several energy firms in the UK such as SSE and E.ON are increasing electricity prices in 2017.
Tesla to raise about $1.15bn ahead of its Model 3 launch
It will offer $250m of common stock and $750m of convertible senior notes due in 2022.
Asian stock markets mixed ahead of US Federal Reserve's two-day meeting
Political uncertainties such as Dutch elections and triggering of Article 50 could also affect Asian equities.
BCC upgrades 2017 UK growth forecast from 1.1% to 1.4%
The upgrade is amid stronger than expected consumer spending and ONS' upward revision of its Q4 GDP data.
Asda offers 135,000 UK store employees £8.50 per hour as part of new contract
The offered rate is £1 more than the National Living Wage of £7.44.
Asian stock markets gain even as investors remain cautious over potential March Fed rate increase
The bullish trend follows positive Wall Street close on Friday amid an encouraging US jobs report.
Costa Coffee to open Europe's biggest coffee roastery in Basildon
The move will quadruple the company's annual roasting capacity.
Vodafone to bring 2,100 customer service jobs back to the UK in the next two years
This is part of its £2bn investment plan aimed at improving operations in its home market.
UK consumer spending picks up momentum in February, Visa reveals
After touching a five-month low in January, spending rose 1.5% on-year in February.
Lloyds, ICAP Europe and Tullett Prebon dismissed from yen Libor litigation in the US
The dismissal came on 10 March from US district judge George Daniels in Manhattan.
Asian stock markets rise ahead of US non-farm payrolls data
In South Korea, equities rose after its court upheld a 2016 parliament vote to impeach President Park Geun-hye.
Yorkshire house hunters take least time for saving deposit than rest of UK, reveals Adzuna
In contrast, Londoners take the most time to save a 15% deposit for a 3-bed house.
Airbnb raises more than $1bn in funding, company valued at $30bn
Airbnb turned profitable before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation, in the second half of 2016.
Asian stock markets dip as consumer inflation in China slips to 2-year low
China consumer-price index grew just 0.8% y-o-y in February, marking the slowest pace since January 2015.
New EU trade deal needed to allow UK insurers to operate across borders, says London Market Group
Insurance firms in the UK are planning to setup offices in the EU to continue operations in the region post Brexit.
UK rents expected to grow by 20% over the next 5 years, Rics survey warns
The increase in rent expectations comes as the number of new houses put up on rent declined.
Asian markets trade weak amid mounting geopolitical risks and rising expectations of Fed rate hike
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged North Korea to suspend its missile and nuclear activities.
Nestle to remove 10% of sugar from its confectionary range in UK and Ireland by 2018
The move will see about 7,500 tonnes of sugar being removed across many of its well-known brands.
UK permanent placements in February rise at quickest pace in one year, report reveals
Region-wise, all four English regions saw an increase in permanent placements.
Asian stock markets trade mixed following poor Wall Street performance overnight
Reserve Bank of Australia leaving cash rates unchanged had a positive effect on the country's equities.
UK oil and gas production continues to rise while unit costs improve
UK oil and gas output increased 5% on-year to 1.73 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2016.
UK retail growth subdued in February as non-food sales decline for first time since 2011
While total sales grew 0.4% on-year in February, like-for-like sales were down 0.4%.
Most Asian stock markets gain despite China lowering its growth target
The world's second largest economy set an economic growth target of 6.5% for 2017.
Standard Life and Aberdeen agree £11bn merger to form largest UK asset manager
Martin Gilbert, the chief executive of Aberdeen, said the merger will result in "some job losses."
UK factories growing at fastest pace in more than three years, survey reveals
Brexit, Trump and European elections still pose dangers.
Daimler's Mercedes-Benz recalls 75,000 cars in UK over fire risk
The automobile giant is withdrawing around one million cars worldwide.
Sainsbury's to cut up to 400 jobs following a review of its operations
Other employees to face major changes to their working hours.
Asian stock markets decline amid increasing chances of a Fed rate rise later this month
According to FedWatch, there is a 74% probability that the Fed will raise rates this month.
Controversial zero hours contracts near a million, Resolution Foundation says
The think tank said that 110,000 more people were added onto these contracts in 2016.
