Fortnum Boss Warns of Scots Vote 'Disaster'

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor, in Dubai The chief executive of Fortnum & Mason, the upmarket London-based grocer has warned that a 'yes' vote in the Scottish independence referendum would be a "disaster" for the country. Speaking exclusively...

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China 'Targets Foreign Firms To Boost Research'

Chinese investors are targeting hi-tech foreign firms to gain vital knowledge on research and development (R&D) techniques. That is the reason behind a sharp rise in foreign investments, according to an article in the English language People's Daily...

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Business Round-Up And Week Ahead

Sky's Naomi Kerbel offers a round-up of what's coming up in the week's business news. :: Monday March 24 On Monday, the Chancellor's budget "perk" to reduce beer duty by a penny comes into effect.  :: Tuesday March 25 Energy provider, SSE will...

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Hitachi In UK Move To Shunt HS2 Rail Rivals

Japanese engineering giant Hitachi is to move its rail division's decision-making hub to Britain, in an attempt to shunt its European rivals. The shift is also seen as an attempt to lay a track for plans to bid for the High Speed Two (HS2) contracts....

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Ukraine Crisis: EU Sanctions For More Russians

Faces Caught In The Middle Of US-Russia Spat Updated: 8:45pm UK, Thursday 20 March 2014 The fresh wave of US sanctions against Russia include banning some of the country's richest and most influential businessmen - and President Vladimir Putin's closest...

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Petrol Prices Drop To A Three-Year Low

UK petrol prices are at their lowest level for three years, according to a new survey of the nation's forecourts. The AA said in mid-March the average pump price was 129.46p per litre. That was down 6.47% on the same time last year, when the average...

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Budget 2014: The Key Points You Need To Know

The Chancellor George Osborne has delivered his fifth budget. Here are the key points. Savings :: Tax-free ISAs to be boosted to £15,000 per year from July. Junior ISAs up to £4,000 a year. :: Stocks and shares ISAs can be tranferred to new single...

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Dubai-Based Oil Firm Banks On London Float

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor, in Dubai A company spun out of one of the groups found guilty of contributing to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill has lined up bankers to pursue a listing on the London Stock Exchange. Sky News understands that Shelf...

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Next Looks Good As Annual Profit Rises 11%

High street fashion retailer Next has seen its annual underlying pre-tax profit rise by 11.8%, to almost £700m. The clothing retailer, which is Britain's second biggest in the sector, said growth in its online and catalogue business was behind the strong...

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Treasury Sources Tight-Lipped On Budget

Budget 2014: New £1 Coin Is Blast From The Past Updated: 8:51am UK, Wednesday 19 March 2014 By Jon Craig, Chief Political Correspondent George Osborne will use his Budget to announce a major change for the nation's pockets, with a new pound coin...

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Osborne Close To Landmark China Banking Deal

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor George Osborne is closing in on a landmark deal that would see the City become one of the world's most important offshore centres for trading the Chinese currency. Sky News understands that the Government hopes to...

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Budget 2014: New £1 Coin Is Blast From The Past

By Jon Craig, Chief Political Correspondent George Osborne will use his Budget to announce a major change for the nation's pockets, with a new pound coin to be introduced in 2017. The new coin, aimed at stamping out forgeries and counterfeits,...

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Media Boss Desmond Eyes £700m Channel 5 Float

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor The media tycoon Richard Desmond is considering a stock market flotation of Channel 5 even as bidders firm up offers of up to £700m for the terrestrial broadcaster. Sky News has learnt that Mr Desmond is working with...

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MPs Attack Sale Of Royal Mail Postcode Database

The Government has been slammed for selling a valuable database of every British postcode and address in last year's flotation of the Royal Mail. Ministers were strongly criticised for including the register, which contains 1.8 million postcodes and...

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Vodafone Shares Up In £6bn Spanish Ono Deal

Mobile phone giant Vodafone has seen its share price rise, after agreeing to buy Spanish cable operator Ono for £6bn. Vodafone's shares were up almost 2% in early Monday trades in London. The deal comes after it sold off its US joint-venture stake...

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Morrisons Suffers Staff Payroll Data Theft

Data from supermarket chain Morrisons' staff payroll system, including bank account details, has been stolen and published on the internet, the company has confirmed. In an email sent to staff and seen by Sky News, the company called it an "illegal...

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RBS Delays AGM Over Dividend Share Talks

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is to delay its annual shareholder meeting by several weeks as it seeks to cancel a special Government-owned share that prevents it paying dividends. Sky News has learnt that RBS has decided...

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Childcare Tax Break: Details To Be Unveiled

Details of a planned £1,200 childcare tax break for families is expected to be unveiled in next week's Budget, according to Sky sources. Help with the expense of childcare is one of the things people have been pressing for said Sky's Political Correspondent...

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