London Stock Exchange confirms $2.7 billion Russell Investments deal
Russell Investments is about to be acquired by the London Stock Exchange for $2.7 billion. The London Stock Exchange Group…
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…
Relationships between businesses key to success, says report
Businesses need to form relationships effectively if they are to succeed, according to a new report. Strong links between organisations…
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…
Climate change could cost US businesses billions every year
A new report has set out the potential negative business consequences of climate change in the US. Climate change has…
50,000 customer strong Islamic Bank of Britain seeks to expand its business
With a new chief executive and profit in mind, Islamic Bank of Britain is looking to expand its products and…
England’s World Cup exit: How does it affect businesses?
An early World Cup exit can spell trouble for a country’s businesses. There may be three lions on the shirt,…
Green Investment Bank to raise £1 billion for offshore wind farms
The Green Investment Bank plans to launch £1 billion to encourage private investors to support UK offshore wind farms. The…
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…
CBI study highlights language skill shortage in Britain
A serious lack of language skills could hinder businesses’ growth intentions, according to the Confederation of British Industry. Businesses are…
General Electric looks set to win prized Alstom energy deal
The bidding war for Alstom’s energy assets appears to be over, and General Electric is the winner. The long-running bidding…
Lloyds sells bigger stake in ‘oversubscribed’ TSB IPO
Lloyds has had to sell more of its stake in TSB than anticipated in a highly successful IPO. Lloyds Banking…