BBC News |
Nokia: Life after the fall of a mobile phone giant
BBC News There's little sign that this quiet backwater once gave its name to the company that revolutionised the mobile phone industry in the late 1990s and helped turn Finland's economy into one of the most prosperous in the world. At its peak in the early … |
Iran is considering buying planes from US manufacturer Boeing as it moves to upgrade its fleet following the removal of UN sanctions.
The last minute scramble for must-have Christmas toys seems to bring out the worst in us
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Liberal Democrat MP attacks decision to scrap UK's Business Growth Service
Yorkshire Post Small Business Minister Anna Soubry said: “The most important way we can help small businesses is to continue to secure a strong, growing economy and that's exactly what this Government is doing. We'll keep cutting red tape and have extended small … |
The Guardian |
The UK's deals worth billions with China: what do they really mean?
The Guardian Britain's diplomatic elite has been rushed off its feet catering for the largest contingent of Chinese officials and business executives to arrive in London for 10 years. In 2005, the chief concern was how to contain the noise from protesters angry at … David Cameron defends China business deals A major economist just explained why the UK's red carpet for Xi Jinping is so … UPDATE 2-Business deals signed during Chinese president's UK visit |
China’s president is expected to put the seal later on its contribution to what will be the first UK nuclear power plant to be built in a generation.
The Guardian |
Revealed: how AstraZeneca avoids paying UK corporation tax
The Guardian The company paid no corporation tax in the UK, despite having made global profits in 2013 and 2014 totalling $4.5bn. It was legally able to do so partly by securing some UK tax deductions from the Dutch lending structure as well as by offsetting high … |
The Guardian |
UK wages rising at quickest rate in six years
The Guardian Britain's workers are finally receiving a long-awaited pay rise, with average wages increasing at the fastest pace for more than six years, even before the minimum wage hike planned by the chancellor. Official figures showed that average pay across the … |
Business Insider |
Another 2 major UK banks now support Apple Pay
Business Insider A Lloyds Banking Group spokesperson told Business Insider: “We are in the process of enabling our systems for Apple Pay, as part of this process it's possible that some customers will have been able to successfully register. Our full rollout to all … Thousands of Lloyds customers have personal data stolen |
Business Insider |
CITI: China's crisis could mean more money for Brits
Business Insider Mo Farah of Britain holds the Union Jack flag as he celebrates winning the men's 10,000 REUTERS/Phil NobleMo Farah of Britain holds the Union Jack flag as he celebrates winning the men's 10,000 metres final at the 15th IAAF World Championships at the … |