Mixed news on UK economy on election eve
There has been mixed news on the crucial election issue of the British economy on the eve of the vote. Britain’s huge service sector unexpectedly picked up … source
Retail sales good news for Britain
http://www.euronews.com/ A surprise rise in UK retail sales is boosting recovery hopes there. The latest statistics show sales grew in July – up 0.3 percent from … source
Glencore gets U.S. subpoena on compliance with money-laundering laws
LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. authorities have demanded the U.S. arm of Glencore Plc (GLEN.L) hand over documents relating to its business in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Venezuela,…
Oil falls as Saudi output rises to compensate for disruptions
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices fell by more than one percent on Monday as investors eyed rising supplies in Saudi Arabia, while U.S. President Donald Trump kept up the pressure…
Brooks returns to work as head of News UK
Just four years ago Rebekah Brooks was given a multi-million euro pay-off by Rupert Murdoch before standing trial in Britain’s phone-hacking scandal. source
UK’s accounts watchdog opens probe into Deloitte’s audit of SIG’s annual statements
(Reuters) – UK’s accounting watchdog said on Thursday it began an investigation into Deloitte LLP’s audit of two annual financial statements of SIG Plc (SHI.L), a distributor of specialist building…
Boeing’s engine proposal deadline looms for new mid-market jet: report
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Three of the largest engine makers face a Wednesday deadline to provide Boeing Co (BA.N) with formal proposals for how they would power the planemaker’s possible new…
‘Thank you and Goodbye’ says News of the World
A beleaguered Rupert Murdoch has given his “total support” to News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks, despite the phone-hacking scandal that has … source
Clamor for GSK shingles shot points to bigger profits
LONDON (Reuters) – GlaxoSmithKline is facing “unprecedented” demand for its new shingles vaccine Shingrix, suggesting the product could be a bigger money-spinner than the company and analysts initially thought. The…
Uber battles to keep London license in court appeal
LONDON (Reuters) – Uber goes to court on Monday to overturn a decision stripping it of its license in London after being ruled unfit to run a taxi service in…