Most Asian markets in the red following overnight decline on Wall Street and fall in oil prices
Most US indices slipped ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's news conference on Wednesday.
UK retail sales rise in December thanks to Christmas
Growth spiked during the period as there was a sharp rise in the sale of festive foods and gifts.
Most Asian markets trade higher following strong Wall Street close last week
US stocks ended higher on Friday amid optimism over US President-elect Donald Trump's plan on taxes and spending.
Rolls-Royce and Jaguar Land Rover see sales growth in 2016
While JLR made its highest-ever sales in 2016, Rolls-Royce's performance was the second highest in its 113-year history.
UK manufacturers positive about 2017 business plans despite risks, EEF says
Decline in the pound, Brexit uncertainty and economic volatility in major markets were the biggest risks in 2016.
December increase in UK consumer spending led by hotels, restaurants and bars says Visa
While spending increased 2.6% on-year in December, it was lower than the 3.1% increase seen in November.
Courier wins legal battle against CitySprint over employment rights
Mags Dewhurst has won the right to both paid holidays and minimum pay.
Asian markets mixed as automakers come under pressure after Donald Trump's warning to Toyota
Donald Trump said Toyota will face a 'big border tax' on cars built in Mexico for the US market.
Donald Trump says Toyota will face a 'big border tax' on cars built in Mexico for the US market
This comes just days after the US president-elect attacked General Motors for importing cars from Mexico.
UK high street sales in December fall for a fourth consecutive year, BDO says
BDO High Street Sales Tracker revealed that December 2016 sales had declined 0.1% year-on-year.
Asian markets mixed despite positive Wall Street close and growth in China's services sector
A survey showed that China's services sector had grown to a 17-month high in December.
Apple, Foxconn, Qualcomm and Oracle founder Larry Ellison to invest in SoftBank Vision Fund
Apple confirms it plans to invest $1bn in the fund.
BCC Quarterly Survey: UK manufacturing and services report sales rise as inflation pressure mounts
BCC said the fall in the value of the pound helped offset the uncertainty caused by the Brexit vote.
Nikkei leads Asian stock market rally amid a higher US dollar and positive manufacturing data
The dollar hit a 14-year high against a basket of currencies on Wednesday.
UK could fail to meet its climate obligations without the help of small businesses, FSB warns
Only 12% of small businesses are currently generating their own electricity.
ASA bans Ryanair and LastMinute.com advertisements after finding them to be 'misleading'
ASA has asked both the companies not to display the ads again in its current format.
ANZ agrees to sell its 20% stake in Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank for £1.08bn
The move by the Australian bank is part of its efforts to focus on institutional banking in Asia.
British workers spend up to a seventh of their income on rail fares, study says
Rail fares in the UK were about six times more than elsewhere in Europe.
Business confidence stabilises but economic uncertainty looms amid Brexit
The survey says confidence index rose to 14% from 12% recorded in September last year.
Deutsche Bank, Barclays and JP Morgan are highest paying companies for directors in the UK
Glassdoor compared salaries given by UK employees between 2013 and 2016 to compile its report.
Tesco cuts price of women's razors to match that of men's
Tesco was charging £1 for a pack of five women's twin-blade razors, twice the price of the men's equivalent.
UK job vacancies hit 12-month high but advertised wages fall in November, Adzuna says
Retail was the most affected with salaries down 17.4% on-year to £21,769.
RBS urged to create 'shareholder committee' to improve corporate governance
The British bank will now be required to put the proposal to a vote at its May 2017 AGM.
London property: Buyers from China and Hong Kong continue to acquire assets despite Brexit
This is in contrast to other international investors, who have stayed away from London amid Brexit.
Optimism among the UK's businesses rebounds to an 18 month high, Deloitte CFO Survey shows
About 27% of the CFOs more optimistic about the future prospects for their companies, up from 16% in Q2.
UK in 2030: Brexit worsens shrinking economy, population boom and overburdened infrastructure
Britain's rapidly ageing population will put pressure on those of working age as social care systems struggle.
Australia's top grocer Woolworths to sell its chain of petrol stations to BP
Woolworths will sell to BP 527 existing fuel stations and 16 committed development sites.
UK house prices will rise by 1% to 4% in 2017, says Halifax
Certain parts in London could see a decline in house prices, Halifax forecasts.
Co-op to open 100 new stores creating 1,500 UK jobs
Most of the new stores will be opened across London and the south-east.
Lloyds spending power report: UK households have less cash for treats as cost of essentials rises
The report follows a decline in the value of the pound post the referendum vote.
