‘Diamond Jubilee Could Harm The Economy’
The Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations could damage economic growth in the UK this year, economists have warned.
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Brit Bosses Lose Confidence Over Euro Crisis
Failure to contain the eurozone debt crisis has caused a sharp fall in confidence among senior business leaders, who fear the onset of another banking crisis. Read more from the original source: Brit Bosses Lose Confidence Over Euro Crisis
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Lloyds Pledges New Loans For Small Business
Lloyds Banking Group has said it will make at least £12bn worth of loans available next year to support Britain's small and medium-sized businesses. Original post: Lloyds Pledges New Loans For Small Business
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First-Time Buyer Plan ‘May Allow 5% Deposits’
Taxpayers could underwrite millions of pounds worth of mortgages for first-time buyers as part of a plan that may allow deposits to be cut to as little as 5%. More here: First-Time Buyer Plan 'May Allow 5% Deposits'
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Fresh Talks On Greek Austerity Plan Delayed
The Greek prime minister Lucas Papademos has postponed key crisis talks intended to shore up support for badly-needed austerity measures, defying mounting European pressure.
Double-Dip Recession ‘Too Close To Call’
The UK will return to recession in the first half of this year, one influential think-tank has warned, but other new data from the services industry suggests otherwise.
£1m Portas Contest To Breathe Life Into Towns
Towns are being offered a slice from a £1m pot to come up with ideas for reviving their high streets.
US Jobs Rise Boosts Hopes For World Economy
The global economy received a boost after better-than-expected US jobs figures pushed the Dow Jones stock market index to its highest level since before the 2008 financial crisis.
Suspended Dover-Calais Ferry Route To Restart
A Dover-Calais ferry route which was suspended in November, when SeaFrance collapsed, is due to be re-opened.
RBS Chair Attacks ‘Anti-Business Ministers’
Ministers should abandon a growing tendency to indulge in anti-business rhetoric or risk damaging Britain’s economic recovery, the head of the state-controlled Royal Bank of Scotland has warned.
BoE Policymaker Urges Action Over Lending
Banks are still failing to lend to UK businesses, meaning they are not providing value for money to the Government, a leading policymaker has told Sky News.
Facebook Finances Exposed For The First Time
The launch of Facebook’s initial public offering has provided the first glimpse of the financial and operational details behind the world’s biggest social networking site.
Banks Told To Reclaim Bonuses Over PPI
Banks have been told to claw back bonuses from executives involved in Payment Protection Insurance mis-selling, Sky sources have said.
