Market news
UK card fraud 'declining'
11 Mar 10
Levels of card fraud in the UK have fallen, according to new research from the UK Cards Association. »
Chinese export market sees substantial growth
10 Mar 10
China's export market has made significant gains over the past year, backing up the longstanding view that now is a good time to invest in the country. »
Budget date announced
10 Mar 10
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced that the next Budget will be held ahead of the general election. »
Low sterling 'opens up investment opportunities'
08 Mar 10
Uncertainty concerning the polls is having an increasing effect on the worth of the UK's currency. »
Economic data suggests economy 'bounced back' in February
04 Mar 10
The Bank of England's maintenance of a low base rate may suggest that the UK economy remains shaky on its feet. »
UK housing market 'improving'
03 Mar 10
According to research from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the housing market in the UK is improving at a rate which is higher than much of Europe. »
CISI: Financial services have 'faith in the eurozone'
03 Mar 10
Investors and financial service practitioners have faith in the eurozone, according to recent research from the Chartered Institute for Services and Investment (CISI). »
UK lending shows growth, Bank reports
01 Mar 10
The Bank of England has revealed that lending to individuals in the UK remained relatively steady. »
High street sales show 'surprising' strength
26 Feb 10
Sales volumes among the UK's high street retailers picked up unexpectedly in the first half of February, new figures show. »
Nationwide: House prices fell in February
26 Feb 10
Property values across the UK have declined this month, the latest survey from Nationwide has found. »
London businesses wary of economic prospects
25 Feb 10
Around half of all businesses in the capital are wary that the UK could suffer from a double-dip recession, research has found. »
Rise in capital gains tax anticipated
24 Feb 10
Capital gains tax has been predicted to increase from its current level of 18% in this year's Budget. »
UK energy suppliers see rise in profit margins
23 Feb 10
Britain's biggest energy suppliers have enjoyed a marked rise in year-on-year profits, the sector watchdog Ofgem has reported. »
Small firms 'need access to finance'
22 Feb 10
Financial conditions in the UK will only improve if lending to businesses improves, an industry leader has said.
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Manufacturing production 'projected to grow'
19 Feb 10
Growth in the UK manufacturing sector is expected to pick up over the next few months as optimism in the economy reaches its highest level in two years, it has been claimed.
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Internet business giants confirm merger
19 Feb 10
Microsoft and Yahoo have had their proposed merger allowed by watchdogs in both Europe and the US. »
Mobile banking 'doubles every year'
18 Feb 10
The number of people subscribing to mobile banking services will double every year, according to new research. »
Tax increase 'could cause double-dip recession'
16 Feb 10
Inevitable tax increases that the government needs to implement to alleviate public debt risk will cause a 'double-dip' recession, it has been claimed. »
Job market is 'still fragile'
15 Feb 10
The job market in the UK is still "on the ropes", according to an employment expert. »
Job market is 'still fragile'
15 Feb 10
The job market in the UK is still "on the ropes", according to an employment expert. »