Bank says sorry over app glitch
Two major banking groups have apologised after customers were hit by separate technical glitches today. RBS Group said customers of its brands NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank struggled to log in.
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UK banking facing fresh scandal
UK banking has suffered another damaging blow to its already shaky reputation after Barclays was fined £26million for trying to rig the price of gold.
Royal Mail slide pulls Footsie into the red
The FTSE 100 Index was 0.5 points lower at 6,820.6 yesterday in a busy session for corporate results.
UK oil workers warned over kidnap threat in Iraq
The Foreign Office has warned that UK oil workers are facing an increased threat of kidnapping in Iraq.
FirstGroup asks shareholders to be patient
FirstGroup will not pay a dividend to shareholders for the second year running after admitting it needs more time to revive its UK bus operation.
Another tough day for FTSE 100
The FTSE 100 closed lower for the second day in a row today after weak earnings from Vodafone and Marks & Spencer proved a drag on the market. The index finished 42.5 points down at 6802.
Oil bosses call for North Sea tax “simplicity”
The UK’s top oil bosses have pleaded with UK Government ministers for a simple and predictable tax regime for the North Sea.
Banks accused in EU regulator probe
The European Union’s top competition regulator has accused JPMorgan, HSBC and Credit Agricole of colluding to manipulate the price of financial products linked to interest rates.
FAO says responsible fishing can feed the world
More people around the world than ever rely on fisheries and aquaculture for food and as a source of income, a new report says.
“Bizarre” study claims UK facing oil shortage
An academic study has been branded "bizarre" after it claimed there was only five years supply of oil left in the North Sea.
ao.com launches “gamechanger” TV sales site for World Cup
Online domestic appliances retailer ao.com has launched a "revolutionary" digital show room for TVs ahead of an expected rush of buyers upgrading their sets for the World Cup.
Egypt turmoil hits Thomas Cook
Holiday firm Thomas Cook has been hit by a quarter of a million fewer holidaymakers travelling to the popular winter sun destination of Egypt.
CARPHONE AND DIXONS IN MERGER DEAL
Carphone Warehouse and Dixons Retail Group, which owns Currys and PC World, have announced a £3.7billion merger deal.
Clean energy firm buys turbine manufacturer
Clean energy firm Ecotricityhas snapped up a small scale wind turbine manufacturer from out of administration saving 29 jobs in Leicestershire.
Cake shop takes a slice of £170million AIM flotation
A UK-wide network of cake shops achieved a £170million valuation today as the owner the owner of Patisserie Valerie made its debut on the London Stock Exchange's alternative investment market (AIM).
Employment in Scotland reaches record high
The number of Scots in work has reached a new high, with a record 2.6million people across the country now in employment.
EU approves Lloyds’ plan for TSB float
The European Commission has approved plans by Lloyds Banking Group to list hundreds of branches renamed TSB on the London Stock Exchange.
UK economy on its way to “normal”
The Bank of England has upgraded its forecast for UK growth and employment.
GVA and Bilfinger announce plans to marry
British property agency GVA has announced plans to join forces with engineering conglomerate Bilfinger in a deal estimated to be worth £100million.
FTSE 100 Index touches 14-year high
Heathrow unveils artist impressions of third runway plans
Business high fliers boost for easyJet
Budget airline easyJet posted a smaller-than-expected winter loss today as the carrier benefited from flying a record number of business passengers.
Sheep association steps into halal row
The practice of not stunning animals before slaughter is uncommon, even in meat intended for the halal market, according to the National Sheep Association (NSA).
Filipino swoop for Whyte and Mackay
Scotch whisky firm Whyte and Mackay (W&M) is to come under Filipino ownership in a £430million takeover announced today.
Elderly people starting to benefit from improving economy
Older people in the UK are starting to feel the benefits of the improving economy, with around £150 a month more in their pockets than they had a year ago, a report has found.
IGas EnergyDart tie-up creates the UK’s biggest shale explorer
Oil and gas explorer IGas Energy has agreed to take over Singapore rival Dart Energy in an all-share deal.
Ithaca Energy, Petrofac and Johnston Press all take a severe pummelling on the stock market
Lord Myners lays out plans to save Co-op
Former City minister Lord Myners has laid out his plans for saving the Co-op with a final broadside to traditionalists "still stuck in denial" over its failings.
Shell keeps FTSE100 on the front foot
Royal Dutch Shell helped keep the London market in positive territory today, despite shock figures showing a sharp slowdown in the US economy.
Is Next the next M&S?
Fashion chain Next has stepped up the pressure on rival Marks & Spencer by raising its profits guidance for the current year to as much as £790million.
Sell-off values Royal Mail at £3.3billion
Royal Mail will be valued at £3.3billion when it makes its stock market debut - and more than 690,000 private investors will receive shares under the offer.