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Uncertainty shadows the future of London’s iconic Gherkin building
Years of defaults from one of its owners have put the Gherkin into receivership. What could happen to the famous…
UK 2.5 per cent pay rises indicate strong salary growth
New figures show that employers awarded pay rises of 2.5 per cent in the first three months of the year,…
London Top Choice for European Businesses
London is home to more companies’ European headquarters than any other city, according to new research from Deloitte. What keeps…
UK earnings to surpass inflation: are people better off at last?
Earnings are expected to increase faster than inflation when new figures are published this week. The squeeze on budgets in…
Nissan Signs UEFA Champions League Deal
UEFA has agreed a multimillion pound sponsorship deal with Nissan for the Champions’ League up to season 2017-18. The UEFA…
UK Car Sales Accelerate to Hit 10-Year High
New figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that new car sales are rising faster than they…
RBS to Shut 44 Branches in the UK Down
Royal Bank of Scotland has disclosed that it has plans to close 44 of its branches around the UK, attracting…
Mergers and Acquisitions Boosting Europe’s Economic Recovery
Europe is leading the world when it comes to mergers and acquisitions deals, new figures show. Is the business outlook…
UK Trumps US And Japan In Business Competitiveness
At a time when businesses are concerned about rising costs, the UK has been found to be a cheaper business…
CBI: Budget 2014 “Will Put Wind in Investment Sails”
The Confederation of British Industry has applauded investment-boosting measures in the Budget presented by George Osborne, but not everyone has…
UK Budget 2014 Review: Winners & Losers
Major reforms to savings and pensions took the headlines in yesterday’s Budget, but who really stands to benefit? ……
New US Federal Reserve Chief’s ‘Blunder’ Spooks Markets
Janet Yellen took the stage as the new chair of the Federal Reserve this week. How were her surprising interest…