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UK plc posts weakest profits since 2008

UK plc posted its weakest sales and profits performance in years, as a cocktail of sterling strength, falling oil prices and spluttering global growth took its…

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Alibaba announces 45% boost in quarterly revenue

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has announced a 45 per cent rise in revenue to £1.8 billion for the three months to March. The company, founded by…

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HSBC launches £8bn fund to help UK SMEs

HSBC has launched an £8bn national fund to support small and medium-sized companies, and help those looking to start new businesses.