UK manufacturing witnesses boom as orders continue to rise
New Confederation of British Industry statistics show that manufacturers are continuing to feel positive about their performance. Manufacturing in the…
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.…
SMEs look to open house events for business growth
Open-house events are becoming more popular among some small businesses. Small businesses often find that their size is an advantage…
Banks in the UK to face full competition inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority has recommended that UK banks face a full competition inquiry. The UK’s retail banking sector…
Turkey slashes interest rates for third month in a row
Turkey’s central bank has slashed interest rates yet again in the third consecutive month of cuts. Turkey has been seen…
UK cities could provide energy competition with their own green energy
Competition could be improved in the energy market if cities invested in their own green energy, a new report says.…
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…
Apple and IBM enter into partnership to develop business apps
Two of the biggest multinational companies in the world, Apple and IBM, have formed an ‘exclusive partnership’ that will see…
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…
'BRICS Bank' planned to give developing countries a voice
China has revealed that BRICS may be taking a central role in nurturing a commanding voice among developing countries so…
London hedge funds focusing on US rather than Europe
More and more London-based hedge funds groups are looking across the Atlantic for investment opportunities. Winton Capital, Odey Asset Management…