Economics / Markets

The pound has risen against the euro after UK GDP growth was reported as -0.5% in Q4 2010, slightly ahead of previous estimates of -0.6%.

The FTSE 100 is treading water this morning as investors await the final UK GDP reading for the fourth quarter of 2010.

The Treasury Select Committee (TSC) is to investigate corporate tax avoidance amid public pressure for action on companies seen as paying less than their fair share.

Nationals round-up: The Budget continues to grab headlines on the Money pages while investors are still mulling whether to invest in Japan.

Britain's financial services companies are bottom of the league when it comes to customer service, according to a survey published this morning.

Taxes will be increased on expensive houses, allowing the government to fulfil its longer-term promise to scrap the 50p top income tax rate, Nick Clegg has said.

GDP figures for Q4 2010 have been revised up to 3.1% from the 2.8% forecast last month, helped by a rise in consumer spending and businesses restocking their inventories.

Ever wondered what an accountant would sing about if you gave him the chance? No, neither had we.

Ken Clarke may have found it a bit boring (bookmaker Ladbrokes paid out on Clarke falling asleep during Osborne's speech), but there were still a number of measures affecting your clients in this week's Budget.

UK retail sales slipped 0.8% in February compared to the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).