The UK can boost its GDP by £80bn if more of the nation's senior citizens continued to work
PwC's "Golden Age Index" has revealed that the UK can learn from Sweden's retirement practices.
Jun 20, 2017
Fall in consumer spending slows UK economic growth to about half of 3-year-average
The CBI report estimated a 0.2% economic growth for Q1 2017.
Jun 20, 2017
Wolseley ends Q3 with strong revenue growth
The firm received £94m for the merger between Tobler and Walter Meier.
Jun 20, 2017
Boeing gets orders for 20 737 MAX10 jets at Paris Air Show as Airbus unveils new A380 model
Boeing did not say who had placed the orders for the jets but said it showed strong demand for the new model.
Jun 19, 2017
Blackstone purchases majority stake in The Office Group as Brexit talks begin
The Office Group has clients such as Facebook, Coca-Cola, and Santander.
Jun 19, 2017
Asian markets rally after Macron majority, defy subdued Wall Street sentiments
The Hang Seng and Nikkei soared by 0.99% and 0.61%, respectively.
Jun 19, 2017
It is cheaper to host a barbeque party in UK than in US or Japan
The ECA's "International Cost of Grilling Index" ranks the UK as the 8th most expensive country to host a barbeque.
Jun 17, 2017
The EU and IMF commence the next phase in solving the Greek debt crisis
The EU council has granted €8.5bn to Greece, while IMF director Christine Lagarde proposes an Approval in Principle.
Jun 16, 2017
UK healthcare sector to face substantial skills gap as Brexit looms
The media, and financial services sectors could also be severely affected.
Jun 15, 2017
Asian market investors spooked by Fed rate hike and Trump probe
The Hang Seng and S&P/ASX fell by 0.92% and 1.21% respectively.
Jun 15, 2017
Bellway reports strong sales demand as it regains five-star status
The residential property developer's operating margin is estimated to be slightly in excess of 22%.
Jun 14, 2017
Asian markets mixed as investors weigh Chinese economic data and await US Fed decision
The Shanghai Composite rose by 0.58% during midday trading hours.
Jun 14, 2017
UK entertainment and media industry projected to drastically change by 2021
PwC report forecasts a 3% compounded annual growth rate for the sector's revenue to £72bn by 2021.
Jun 14, 2017
Capita on track to continue with restructuring initiative
The outsourcing firm has managed to obtain contracts that include Three UK.
Jun 13, 2017
Asia: Markets recover after Monday's tech stock price correction
The S&P/ASX rallied by 1.46% during midday trading hours.
Jun 13, 2017
Asia: Markets plummet after tech stocks decline on Wall Street
The Nikkei fell by 0.57% while the Hang Seng declined by 1.17%
Jun 12, 2017
Election aftermath: UK economy closely watched by rating agencies for potential downgrade
S&P, Fitch, and Moody's are monitoring developments in the UK economy after the destabilising election.
Jun 10, 2017
British Gas owner Centrica to sell Canadian oil and gas joint venture stake to consortium
The consortium, which includes MIE Holdings and Mercuria, would purchase the stake for £240m.
Jun 09, 2017
Asia: Markets send mixed signals as investors try to make sense of UK election results
The Nikkei rose by 0.52% while the Hang Seng dropped by 0.45%.
Jun 09, 2017
British employees confess colleagues, not mobile phones are their greatest source of distraction
The Clarendon London survey revealed that 20.3% of employees cited colleagues as the greatest source of distraction.
Jun 09, 2017
Qatar crisis: S&P downgrade pushes nation's robust economy into realm of uncertainty
The credit rating agency has downgraded Qatar's sovereign rating to 'AA-' from 'AA'.
Jun 08, 2017
Asia: Markets remain flat after release of Comey testimony
Investors appear to closely observe the outcome of the UK general election and ECB monetary policy meeting.
Jun 08, 2017
London is now cheaper than Rio de Janeiro for business, survey finds
ECA International reveals that London's global cost of living ranking fell to 132nd in the world from 65th last year.
Jun 07, 2017
AstraZeneca divests rights of migraine drug to German firm
The Cambridge-based firm entered into an agreement with Grunenthal for the sale of Zomig, amounting to $302m.
Jun 07, 2017
UK businesses keep calm and carry on amid growing geopolitical uncertainty
89% of executives worldwide view current geopolitical scenario as a growth opportunity, says report by Ernst and Young.
Jun 07, 2017
Asia: Investors cautiously optimistic on the eve of UK election, ECB meeting and Comey testimony
Brent Crude slides in response to the Qatar diplomatic crisis.
Jun 07, 2017
Scotland's economy projected to grow at half the rate of the UK
The latest EY report projectes Scotland's non-oil GDP will grow by 0.9% during 2017.
Jun 06, 2017
Tech firms dominate the world's most valuable brands
Google, Apple, and Amazon are the world's most valuable brands, according to the Brandz 2017 report
Jun 06, 2017
Asia: Markets sink in run-up to Comey testimony and UK election
The Nikkei's historic rally was slowed during midday trading hours.
Jun 06, 2017
UK businesses are employing staff at record-high rates, but struggle to fill vacancies
A survey by REC and IHS Markit revealed that demand for workers reached 21-month high in May.
Jun 06, 2017
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