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UK one of the best countries for doing business, says World Bank report
The UK has moved up the World Bank and IFC’s Doing Business index, indicating that it’s now an easier place…
Want to own a part of Ferrari? Here’s your chance!
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is to float one of the most popular, sought-after brands in the world of motoring – Ferrari,…
UK retailers call for business rate reform to boost sector
The British Retail Consortium is once again urging the government to commit to overhauling business rates in the Autumn Statement.…
Most UK SMEs predict double-digit growth in 2015
Small businesses are seeking fresh growth in the UK with two-thirds anticipating double-digit growth in 2015 but are also concerned…
Singapore and Hong Kong compete to be Asia’s top financial market
Singapore and Hong Kong have much in common, but they are also competitors in Asia’s financial system. When you think…
More jobs as UK unemployment reaches lowest level since recession
Unemployment is declining faster than expected, figures from the ONS show. Unemployment is still falling as the UK’s economy continues…
Jimmy Choo IPO could value luxury shoe maker at $1.1 billion
Shoe retailer Jimmy Choo could float on the London Stock Exchange at a valuation of $1.1 billion. Jimmy Choo is…
Obama and Modi meet to boost US-India ties
US president Barack Obama and Indian PM Narendra Modi have come together for talks in the White House this week…
UK e-commerce surge imminent, claims Barclays report
Report released by Barclays claims that a huge rise in e-commerce over the next few years is expected in the…
US stimulus nears end but rates stay low
The US will end its quantitative easing programme next month, but it is not yet clear when interest rates will…
M&S branches out to Nordic countries
Norway and Finland are about to become the next countries to open M&S outlets. Marks and Spencer (M&S) has been…
UK emerging as a ‘graduate economy’, claims OECD
The UK is turning into a “graduate economy”, OECD says, but skills shortage needs to be addressed More and more…