Category: News Wire

Metro Bank is set to unveil plans for a massive £1.9bn float, and could be listed by the end of February, according to reports.

Bank of England governor Mark Carney has said low oil prices are good for economic growth – for now. 

Tens of billions of pounds worth of investment in power stations, wind farms and other critical energy projects needed to guarantee reliable electricity supplies are in jeopardy because of a failure by ministers to reach key policy decisions, the CBI has warned.

Record UK car sales could spell the beginning of the end for many of the traditional independent, under-the-arches motor garages, as owners of technologically advanced vehicles rely on the service centres of main dealers.

City workers are anticipating bumper bonuses this season, but recruitment experts have warned that they could be in for disappointment.

The UK risks undermining an international clampdown on tax avoidance if it signs more deals like the agreement with Google to recover £130m in back taxes, a tax expert has warned.

Google has agreed to pay £130m in back taxes after an “open audit” of its accounts by the UK tax authorities.

Hollywood star Sir Michael Caine said today he is ‘certain’ Britain should leave the EU – spawning a series of supportive memes from politicians and the public.

Mike Ashley, the founder of Sports Direct, has been abusing the legal system to “intimidate” Dave King, the chairman of Rangers football club, and pursue a vendetta against his rival, a high court judge has said.

Barclays is to give up trading in gold and other precious metals in a series of cutbacks at its investment bank where more than 1,000 staff will lose their jobs.

Tumbling energy prices continue to hurt offshore services company as industry cuts oil exploration

London has topped a ranking of the world’s most innovative cities for the second year in a row, helped by a string of plans to boost the capital city’s infrastructure.

It is a secret pleasure enjoyed by millions: wandering around shops coveting things we can’t really afford.

The company is expanding in response to strong demand, and will employ 14,500 people in the UK by the end of 2016

In latest cutbacks, retailer is considering closing staff catering facilities and photo services and reducing pharmacy hours