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Record foreign investment pours into UK
Foreign investment into the UK hit record levels in the last financial year, new figures show. The UK has long…
UK economy to grow at fastest rate in G7
This year will see the UK economy expand faster than any other country in the G7, a new report finds.…
UK employment rate rises to record high
The UK has experienced a record-breaking annual rise in employment, with close to a million people now in work compared…
UK government is owed £22 billion, reveals Public Accounts Committee
The UK government’s Public Accounts Committee has revealed that the government is owed a remarkable £22 billion. Around £15 billion…
UK retail prices report biggest fall since 2006
British retailers have reported their biggest annual decline in prices since June 2006, according to a new survey. The British…
UK businesses told to adjust to flexible working hours
Every employee in the UK now has the right to request flexible working, and staff and businesses alike are having…
From the world of business: June 2014 highlights
Here’s our guide to all the major business news from June. Welcome to our business news round-up for June 2014.…
UK consumer morale hits nine-year high
Morale among UK consumers is at a new record high, according to a GfK poll. Consumer morale in the UK…
Business magnate Warren Buffett ‘not buying Coca-Cola’
A brief flurry of concern emerged when rumours suggested that Warren Buffett could buy out Coca-Cola, but he claims not…
Sainsbury’s takes on discount supermarkets by bringing Netto back
Sainsbury’s is entering the discount grocery market in a joint venture with Danish brand Netto. Sainsbury’s has been attracting criticism…
UK industrial output rises for fifth straight month
Manufacturing in the UK is still showing signs of recovery, after ONS figures shows industrial production on the rise again.…
Post Office and Travelex run out of Brazilian Reals ahead of World Cup
Two major foreign exchange suppliers, Travelex and the Post Office, have run out of Brazilian reals ahead of the World…