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Catalyst bosses face total fines of £500k from Upper Tribunal for misleading investors
Financiers sold bonds without a licence in scheme that reportedly lost hundreds of investors more than £50,000 each.
Summer budget 2015: Bosses denounce 'big gamble' of George Osborne's Living Wage increase
Many business groups question the wisdom of the government's plan to peg minimum wage at £7.20 an hour for over 25s.
Boris Dittrich: Gay City workers let down by UK business culture's attittude to LGBT issues
'Founding father of gay marriage' says that London falls way behind the US when it comes to corporate gay acceptance.
Why UK Plc should heed wise words of Archbishop of Canterbury
If companies want to be successful, they must understand the role played by faith.
FedEx to buy TNT Express for €4.4bn
FedEx agrees to buy Dutch package delivery company TNT Express for €4.4bn
Pirelli chief executive Marco Tronchetti Provera predicts a strong future with ChemChina
Pirelli has had no contacts over a possible counterbid that would trump a buyout offer by ChemChina.
Connected autonomous car industry will create 320,000 UK jobs and boost economy by £51bn by 2030
Research by KPMG claims the connected and autonomous vehicle industries will create over 300,000 UK jobs.
Hong Kong pledges $37m for businesses hit by protests
Hong Kong pledges HK$290m (£23.85m, $37m) to help businesses hit by pro-democracy protests.
California: Cannabis conference draws investors and business hopefuls
The International Cannabis Business Conference offers opportunity to consider future of marijuana in US.
Qatar Airways inaugurates A350 challenging Lufthansa
Qatar Airways became on Thursday (January 15) the first airline to start regular flights with Airbus's most advanced plane, the A350, throwing down a challenge to Germany's Lufthansa at its home airport.
Target to pull out of Canada and seeks creditor protection
American retailer Target said on Thursday it will cease operations in Canada and has filed for creditor protection for its Canadian subsidiary in a surprise move that could put its 17,600 employees in the country out of work.
UK Services Sector Hiring Hits Fastest Rate in 7 Years
The CBI says growth across the services sector is expected to continue into the New Year.
Facebook at Work: Why the Social Network is Targeting the Enterprise Dollar
Facebook is bigger than ever and making more money than ever, so why is it looking to focus on enterprise?
UK Women Twice as Likely than Men to Feel 'Isolated' When Starting a Business
But the research also revealed women are more driven by having a great idea.
Home Retail Shares Tumble as Homebase Axing a Quarter of its 323 Stores by 2018
The DIY retailer says the decision comes after a strategic review from its new chief executive.
World Mental Health Day: Mayor of London Boris Johnson Calls for Better Awareness
Johnson says the day is an opportunity to bolster awareness of this issue amongst businesses.
London Beats New York to be Named World's Most Desirable City to Work In
The UK capital beat New York and Paris to claim the top spot.
UK Business Groups Warn Ed Miliband over £8 Minimum Wage 'Political Football' Pledge
The CBI, the FSB and the IoD have raised concerns over the Labour Party leader's promise.
Richard Branson Named UK's Top Business Leader
Virgin boss voted most admired business leader of the past 50 years.
Five Things We Learned From Apple's Q3 2014 Results
iPhone is king; iPad for business; China growth; iPhone 6 uncertainty & is Apple's television dead?
Siemens Director Urges Michael Gove to Get Businesses Into UK Schools
Teachers not as exposed to the world of work as employers and so should welcome firms into schools, argues Siemens boss.
CBI: Next Government Should Close Gender Pay Gap
The CBI says gender should not define what people earn and 'we need to put equal pay firmly into the spotlight'.
UK SMEs Blame Failure on Bad Luck Not Poor Management
Survey finds smaller firms in Britain sing own praises when successful, but in denial over failure.
George Osborne: Reject Anti-Business Labour and Isolationist Ukip
Chancellor George Osborne attacks both left and right in speech to Confederation of British Industry.
Google Looks to Boost Android Enterprise Credentials With Divide Acquisition
Google's takeover of New York-based startup Divide signals intention to gain greater foothold in the enterprise sector
Firms 'Give Interns Menial Work and Treat Them Unfairly'
Business Environment research reveals 33.7% of businesses get interns doing lowly jobs
How the Eve Online Universe Was Built on 'Bat-S**t Crazy' Ideas
In order to build a business based on a sprawling virtual world, CCP Games had to embrace radical and crazy concepts.
Chromecast Update Brings Google Drive Presentation Support
You can now use your Chromecast to wirelessly send Presentations from Google Drive directly to your TV.
Is Networking an Integral Part of Business?
The most successful entrepreneurs and business leaders are those that find a way to stay ahead of the competition.
Mental Health: Stress Makes One in Five UK Workers Take Time Off
MetLife research adds one in ten of employees have had to take time off work due to sports-related injuries