Bank’s finger on QE trigger as High Street pain worsens
The Bank of England today gave its biggest signal yet that it is preparing to inject more money into the struggling economy as Britain’s High Street woes deepened.
Rise in Nationwide lending gives small business a boost
Nationwide Building Society showed the banks a clean pair of heels today, reporting it is sharply increasing mortgage lending and offering hope to small businesses that are starved of credit.
Watchdog eases up on BSkyB as film rivals claim territory
The arrival of Lovefilm and Netflix in Britain has weakened the grip of BSkyB in the pay-TV movie market, the Competition Commission said today, making it less likely that the regulator will intervene in the sector.
New eurozone warning for Greeks ahead of summit clash
Greece was given a fresh warning over sticking to the terms of its €130 billion (£104 billion) bailout today, as Germany and France geared up for a fresh row over a solution to Europe’s debt crisis.
FirstGroup’s buses dive but trains on the right lines
Britain’s north-south divide is worsening: those in the north can’t afford a bus ticket and operator FirstGroup is selling off routes that bring in £100 million of revenues as a result.
Cove leaps as bidders begin battle
Shares in Mozambique explorer Cove Energy shot up 10% today as Thailand’s PTT Exploration and Production made a £1.22 billion offer, exceeding an earlier bid from Shell.
Burberry plots more shops as profits continue to rise
Burberry is ramping up expansion plans after earmarking £200 million to spend on new stores this year as global demand for its luxury goods defies a consumer downturn in the UK.
House of Fraser blames its warehouse double act for fall
House of Fraser has blamed the warm weather, the consumer downturn and costs associated with opening a new distribution centre for a sharp fall in its profits last year.
GPE and Shaftesbury buck trend as West End thrives
Two of London’s biggest landlords defied turmoil gripping the eurozone and a double-dip recession today amid booming demand for space in London’s West End.
Market Round Up: LSE left shattered as both its major Italian investors slope off
To lose one investor may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose two looks like carelessness.
Ask James Caan: Start networking if you want your first steps to succeed
Small business agony uncle James Caan on freelancing.
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Premier League’s TV rights auction is set to smash its £3.5 billion record
Premier League bosses couldn’t have wished for a better end to the football season as they prepared to auction their TV rights for the next three years.
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Bank’s finger on QE trigger as High Street pain worsens
The Bank of England today gave its biggest signal yet that it is preparing to inject more money into the struggling economy as Britain’s High Street woes deepened.
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Media Analysis: My soft spot has hardened as Hunt’s shown his colours
I admit, oddly, to having initially had a soft spot for Jeremy Hunt.
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On the Money: Happy holiday with a euro boost
One of the upsides to the eurozone crisis is that travel money can go further, explains Julian Knight.
Ocado starts to deliver but still has a long way to go
Online grocer Ocado gave its bruised shareholders cause for hope today as it delivered improved sales growth, putting behind it last year’s “capacity constraint” problems at its warehouse in Hertfordshire.
Paragon profits jumping as buy-to-lets back in fashion
Buying to let might sound like a boom-era activity that should have died along with Lehman Brothers.
Pinewood tumbles but Bond’s on hand to let it thrive another day
Pinewood Shepperton tumbled to a loss after a turbulent year that ended in the film studios being taken over, but it still has James Bond for company.
BAE wins £1.6bn Saudi jets deal
A deal has been signed to bring Hawk trainer jets to Saudi Arabia.
Ford gets credit rating upgrade and reclaims insignia
Ford Motor Company received its second "investment grade" credit rating last night, allowing the second-largest US car maker to reclaim its Blue Oval insignia and other assets it mortgaged in 2006 to fund its turnaround plan.
Facebook forecasts were cut by Morgan Stanley just before IPO
In the run-up to Facebook's $16 billion IPO, Morgan Stanley, the lead underwriter on the deal, unexpectedly delivered some negative news to major clients: The bank's consumer Internet analyst, Scott Devitt, was reducing his revenue forecasts for the company.
M&S slashes growth targets as profits fall for first time in three years
Marks & Spencer admitted today that full-year profits have fallen for the first time in three years.
Pole position: Race for Formula 1’s great prize
Formula One’s share flotation rolled onto the starting grid today as venture capitalist CVC sold a $1.6 billion (£1 billion) stake in the business to three investment groups including BlackRock.
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is shock target for Liverpool
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Rich or poor: 'We should all pay 30 per cent tax'
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Baroness Warsi: Some Pakistani men think young white girls are "fair game" for sex abuse
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The walking dead halt new massive supermarket for London
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Women’s net café is small victory for Afghan equality
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