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UK Car Boom Risks Talent Pool 'Drying Up' Fri, Jun 14, 2013The runaway success of the UK car industry has raised fears of an impending skill shortage in Britain's automotive sector. … More »
- UK car production on track to overtake France by 2018 Thu, Jun 13, 2013
By Rhys Jones LONDON (Reuters) - Britain may overtake France as Europe's second largest automotive producer within the next five years if UK car sales and exports … More »
- Boss of bailed-out Royal Bank of Scotland to leave Thu, Jun 13, 2013
State-rescued Royal Bank of Scotland said that chief executive Stephen Hester, shown in a file picture, has decided to step down after five years at the helm, … More »
- Boss of bailed-out Royal Bank of Scotland to step down Wed, Jun 12, 2013
Britain's state-rescued Royal Bank of Scotland said Wednesday that chief executive Stephen Hester, November 23, 2011, has decided to step down after five years at … More »
- Prism: The secret snoopers' charter? Mon, Jun 10, 2013
William Hague is facing the prospect of a bruising parliamentary debate this afternoon, as he is dragged to the Commons to answer questions about a 'secret … More »
- MPs Summon Lloyds Bosses Over Co-Op Failure Tue, Jun 4, 2013
The chairman and chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group have been called to give evidence to Parliament about its now-abandoned deal to sell more than 630 branches … More »
- Business Secretary Cable says RBS privatisation 'not urgent' - FT Fri, May 31, 2013
(Reuters) - Business secretary Vince Cable said in an interview with the Financial Times on Thursday that the sell-off of the part-nationalised Royal Bank of … More »
- Osborne Strikes Deals On Latest Spending Cuts Tue, May 28, 2013
A series of Government departments have signed up to fresh cuts of up to 10% as George Osborne pulls together his spending review for 2015. … More »
- Royal Mail Float Looms After £440m Profits Tue, May 21, 2013
Royal Mail unveiled a big jump in profits to £440m as it took another step towards a possible stock market flotation later this year. … More »
- Britain backs push for alternative small firm funding sources Mon, May 20, 2013
LONDON (Reuters) - British firms should look for funding outside the banking sector, Business Secretary Vince Cable said on Monday, marking the latest effort to … More »
- Conservatives contemplate the divorce card Fri, May 17, 2013
Conservative strategists have reportedly begun planning for the premature collapse of the coalition. … More »
- Coalition set for clash over Europe Thu, May 16, 2013
The stage has been set for a parliamentary clash between the coalition parties over Europe, after David Cameron pledged to back a Conservative MP's bill to pave the … More »
- Cable warns on 'reckless' EU exit Thu, May 16, 2013
Liberal Democrat Business Secretary Vince Cable will today brand advocates of EU withdrawal "self-indulgent and reckless", as he warns that a British pull-out would … More »
- Clegg 'fighting effort to oust him' Sun, May 12, 2013
Nick Clegg's opposition to childcare reforms is part of an effort to fight off internal efforts to oust him as Liberal Democrat leader, Education Secretary Michael … More »
- Government may sell 40 billion pound student loan book - report Sun, May 5, 2013
LONDON (Reuters) - The government is considering whether to sell its 40 billion pound student loan book as part of a series of privatisations that includes selling … More »
- Local Council Elections: UKIP Make Big Gains Fri, May 3, 2013
The UK Independence Party has made stunning electoral gains and declared itself the "official opposition" - largely at the expense of the Conservative Party and … More »
- RBS Inquiry: Cable Denies Any 'Interference' Wed, May 1, 2013
The Business Secretary has denied any suggestion of interfering with the legal process in connection with the collapse of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). … More »
- Wealthy Pensioners Urged To Give Up Benefits Sun, Apr 28, 2013
Wealthy pensioners are being encouraged to hand back part of their universal benefits, if they do not need it. … More »
- Pub Industry Gets New Code Of Conduct Mon, Apr 22, 2013
New plans to protect pub landlords against high rent and beer costs to try to shore up the ailing industry have been unveiled by the Government. … More »
- Government acts on "beer tie" to help pub tenants Mon, Apr 22, 2013
LONDON (Reuters) - The government said on Monday that it would introduce new rules to clamp down on the 'beer tie' by which tenanted pubs are forced to buy their … More »
- Cable Climbdown After One Direction Blast Tue, Apr 16, 2013
Business Secretary Vince Cable has been forced to backtrack after suggesting that the high pay of pop bands like One Direction is "downright insensitive and grossly … More »
- Minimum Wage To Be Increased This Year Mon, Apr 15, 2013
The adult national minimum wage is to increase by 12p an hour from October, the Government has announced. … More »
- Increase in minimum wage announced Mon, Apr 15, 2013
The national minimum wage is to increase by 12p an hour for adults to £6.31 from October. … More »
- Austria Slams UK Over 'Tax Haven Hypocrisy' Mon, Apr 15, 2013
Austria's finance minister has slammed Britain over its push against tax havens and bank secrecy laws. … More »
- Banks reluctant to lend to small firms - government report Fri, Apr 12, 2013
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's banks are less willing than before the financial crisis to take the risk of lending to small businesses, a … More »
- State Assets Body Names Russell As New Boss Sun, Apr 7, 2013
The body which manages tens of billions of pounds worth of state-owned assets will on Monday name a new boss as it steps up plans for a £4bn privatisation of the … More »
- Cable 'Wants Investigation Into HBOS Life Bans' Sun, Apr 7, 2013
An investigation is to be launched into whether the three former HBOS directors blamed for the banking group's collapse can be banned as company directors for life, … More »
- Cable 'wants probe into HBOS bans' Sun, Apr 7, 2013
The Business Secretary has ordered an investigation into whether the three former HBOS directors blamed for the banking group's collapse can be banned as company … More »
- John Hayes: Energy Minister Moved In Reshuffle Thu, Mar 28, 2013
Outspoken energy minister John Hayes has been moved by David Cameron in a reshuffle of his ministerial team. … More »
- Treasury Warns Of Another 10% In Cuts Thu, Mar 28, 2013
The Treasury has written to most Government departments to warn they need to prepare to slash their budgets by another 10%. … More »
- Banks Warned Over £25bn Capital Shortfall Wed, Mar 27, 2013
Britain's banks have a capital shortfall of £25bn because they have under-estimated the potential losses and fines they face over the next three years. … More »
- UK banks told to plug £25 billion capital hole Wed, Mar 27, 2013
By Huw Jones and Matt Scuffham LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's banks must raise 25 billion pounds of extra capital by the end of the year to absorb any future losses … More »
- Banking shortfall demands attacked Wed, Mar 27, 2013
Demands for banks to hold an extra £25 billion to guard against future financial shocks have been criticised for potentially stifling cash-starved businesses. … More »
- Vince Cable Attacks Bank Capital Ruling Wed, Mar 27, 2013
Vince Cable, the Business Secretary, has attacked plans to force Britain's banks to raise up to £25bn to strengthen their balance sheets, warning that it would slow … More »
- Britain sets out plans for nuclear future Tue, Mar 26, 2013
By John McGarrity and Oleg Vukmanovic LONDON (Reuters) - Britain spelled out its aims for nuclear power on Tuesday, committing funds to a sector it expects to … More »
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