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Queen’s Speech aims for business vote
UK government uses the Queen’s Speech to unveil pro-business measures for the coming year. It’s one of the highlights of…
UK customers spend less cash than ever as digital payments rise
Consumers are turning away from cash to use other means of payment, data shows. Cash has been the principal method…
Spain and Greece get higher credit ratings
Spain and Greece were among the eurozone countries that suffered the most during the recession. Both have had their credit…
Big firms flock to be listed in London's stock exchanges
A raft of companies have announced plans to list in London over the past few days and weeks. London has…
Burberry continues global expansion with focus on Japanese growth
After a strong set of financial results, Burberry has announced that it plans to continue focusing on achieving growth in…
London Stock Exchange could buy Russell Investments in $3 billion deal
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) could be set to buy Russell Investments in a deal worth as much as $3…
AstraZeneca rejects ‘final offer’ for takeover by Pfizer
AstraZeneca has rejected what Pfizer says is its “final offer” in their ongoing talks to acquire the UK firm. What…
Retailers Carphone Warehouse and Dixons confirm £3.7 billion merger
Carphone Warehouse and Dixons are to merge in a multi-billion pound deal, they have confirmed. Two of Britain’s biggest retailers…
UK factory output rises fastest since 2010
UK factory output grew at the quickest pace in nearly four years in the first quarter of the year, ONS…
Manufacturing grows and construction takes a hit in the UK
New data shows that manufacturing kept growing last month, but construction fell. Manufacturing kept growing in the UK last month,…
Tube strike: the business impact
Tube strikes have meant many Londoners having to go overground this week. How were businesses affected? The second 48-hour strike…
Why is Pfizer still pursuing AstraZeneca acquisition?
Pfizer has seen two previous bids to acquire AstraZeneca rejected by the company. Why is it making a third attempt?…