The Government is likely to make its new tax regime effective immediately after Budget Day, warns PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

UK manufacturing performance took an unexpected knock in April according to official data, adding to fears Britain's economic recovery is much weaker than previously thought.

Japanese, Euroland and UK shares should not be regarded as long term real asset holdings capable of paying pensions, charitable wage bills or meeting family needs in the future, warns the senior Tory.

The FTSE has bounced back from a mid-morning dip to end more than a percentage point higher, thanks to strong performances from miners.

The US hedge fund which has given Keydata a brief reprieve by plugging a short-term funding gap is "no white knight", warns an IFA involved in the deal.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) plans to seize an extra £4bn in 2010/11 through more aggressive tax investigation work and tougher powers, warns an accountancy firm.

The cost of collecting the proposed high earner's pension tax would almost cancel out any gains to the public coffers, according to analysis by Standard Life.

The FSA has charged a former stockbroker with offences including conspiring to defraud investors and money laundering.

Private Finance has launched a prime Central London brokerage team dedicated to the £1m plus market.

The Government would have to double the scale of the cuts it has already planned to come anywhere near to Canada's example of a public sector bonfire, experts have said.