Rolls-Royce wins multi-billion-dollar Canadian contract
Iconic British firm Rolls-Royce is taking a leading role in a nuclear decommissioning contract in Canada worth billions of dollars.…
More people in UK working night shifts, shows research
New research from the TUC reveals that the number of people working night shifts in the UK is rising. The…
Netflix announces unlimited parental leave for staff
Online streaming service Netflix is not just shaking up the film and TV industries with its business model, it is…
British confidence in economic growth at 5 year high, shows study
A new poll from Ipsos Mori has revealed that British people have more confidence in the economy than at any…
Small business investment schemes need more exposure, says IoD
More people are using investment schemes like SEIS and EIS to invest in small businesses, but there is potential for…
US GDP growth prompts Fed interest rate hike speculation
Strong gross domestic product figures have prompted suggestions that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later this year.…
PM Cameron backs fintech manifesto that promises 100,000 jobs by 2020
UK prime minister David Cameron has backed a new manifesto for the fintech industry from Innovate Finance, which, among other…
FTSE boosted by takeover deal news
News of confirmed and potential takeover deals have boosted the FTSE 100. Takeover deals are back at the forefront of…
Chinese stocks face sell-off fears as remedial measures fail
Measures designed to provide the market a boost have failed in China, triggering renewed stock sell-off fears. Beijing is struggling…
PM Cameron looks to boost Asia trade as UK economy gains momentum
UK prime minister David Cameron is in South-East Asia to boost trade links, helping to further boost a UK economy…
Amazon overtakes Walmart to become biggest in US retail market
Walmart lags behind Amazon in the US retail market after the online retailer posted surprising financial results for the second…
European stock markets boosted by listed companies reporting strong earnings
Strong results from Credit Suisse and Unilever have helped boost European stock markets. Stock markets across Europe rose today (23…