Economics / Markets

UK GDP grew in the three months to November to edge the country out of recession, forecasts by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) suggest.

Merchant Securities, the financial services group which earlier this year acquired IFA Cavendish Young, has reported an underlying profit before tax of £289,471 for the six months to 30 September, compared to a loss of £581,575 during the same period...

London trading got off to a shaky start this morning after the Fed warned of a fragile recovery in the US.

Business leaders have warned of potential economic relapse and the threat posed by the soaring deficit as the Chancellor prepares his pre-budget report, reports the Independent.

Global shares rise after better-than-expected US jobs data revives confidence in the worldwide economic recovery.

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London shares fell in early trading as banks fell back after yesterday's gains.

The biggest financial crisis in modern British history heralded an unprecedented bonanza in fees for City lawyers, accountants and advisers, according to the definitive assessment of Treasury spending on the bail-outs.

Banks led the FTSE to an early gain in Thursday trade following reports the Bank of America (BoA) is poised to repay its $45bn US government debt.

Barclays is set to award its 22,000 investment bankers pay rises of up to 150% in an effort to beat Government moves to clamp down on multi-million-pound bonuses.