UK Economy Emerges From Six-Year Downturn

Official figures show the UK economy has emerged from six years of lost growth to return to its pre-crisis peak. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Britain's economy was now bigger than it was before the financial crisis as gross domestic...

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BSkyB Unveils Plan For European Pay-TV Giant

The owner of Sky News has announced an ambitious plan to create a European pay-television giant that will more than treble the company's potential customer base. Announcing its full-year results on Friday, BSkyB confirmed that it had reached a deal...

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Housing Shortage Sees More Tenants Evicted

By Mark White, Home Affairs Correspondent Increasing numbers of private tenants are being evicted or exploited by landlords cashing in on the increase in house prices and the shortage of rented accommodation, according to latest figures. Citizens...

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BSkyB Unveils Plan For European Pay-TV Giant

The owner of Sky News has announced an ambitious plan to create a European pay-television giant that will more than treble the company's potential customer base. Announcing its full-year results on Friday, BSkyB confirmed that it had reached a deal...

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RBS Confirms 92% Profits Boost A Week Early

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has confirmed a 92% rise in half-year pre-tax profits to £2.7bn, despite further writedowns for the mistakes of its past. The bank, which remains 81%-owned by the taxpayer following its bailout during the financial crisis,...

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UK Economy Emerges From Six-Year Downturn

Official figures show the UK economy has emerged from six years of lost growth to return to its pre-crisis peak. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Britain's economy was now bigger than it was before the financial crisis as gross domestic...

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US Lifts Ban On Airlines Flying To Tel Aviv

A ban on US airlines flying to Israel's Tel Aviv airport amid rocket fire from Gaza has been lifted. The Federal Aviation Administration said: "The FAA's primary mission and interest are the protection of people travelling on US airlines. "The agency...

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Storm Failings Cost Power Firms Millions More

The UK's energy regulator says two power network operators are to pay an extra £3.3m for failures related to last winter's storms. Ofgem said it had now secured a total of £8m from SSE and UK Power Networks (UKPN) after its investigation into the...

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Facebook Shares Hit Record High As Profit Soars

Facebook shares hit a new record high after the social network posted profits growth of 137% for its last quarter. All the major indicators of its business health seemingly delighted investors, with revenue from crucial mobile advertising continuing...

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UK Prepares For EU Ruling On Energy State Aid

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor The Government is braced for a ruling from Brussels on Wednesday that will influence the fate of billions of pounds in investment in low-carbon energy policies. Sky News understands that the European Commission (EC)...

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Major Airlines Suspend Flights To Israel

Major airlines from the US, Europe and Canada are refusing to fly to and from Israel after a rocket fired from Gaza landed near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion international airport. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have suspended services between the US and...

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Paypal Offers Working Capital To UK Firms

Small firms will soon have access to a new source of funding as a debate continues to rage on the availability of cash support from banks. From this autumn, Paypal's business customers, including those on its eBay platform, can secure working capital...

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China Chicken Scandal Hits Fast Food Chains

A growing number of fast food and cafe chains are becoming embroiled in a scandal linked to a single supplier accused of passing off "toxic meat". Starbucks, McDonald's and Burger King are among the outlets that have taken action since a video came...

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Russia Faces 'Hard-Hitting' Sanctions Over MH17

Europe's Russia Sanctions Avoid Self-Harm Updated: 9:49am UK, Tuesday 22 July 2014 By Ed Conway, Economics Editor Sanctions against Russia have now been in place since its annexation of Crimea in March - but following the flight MH17 disaster,...

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Gadgets 'Cost Hundreds Of Pounds More In UK'

Consumers in the UK are paying hundreds of pounds more for some gadgets than US shoppers, a watchdog says. Which? compared the prices - excluding tax - of 13 products ranging from televisions to computer applications, and found Britons were getting...

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BBA: City Sanctions Regime Needs Overhaul

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor Procedures for punishing bankers who breach City rules require urgent changes, including the option of "part-settlement" of cases brought by regulators, the banking industry lobbying group has said. In a submission...

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Newly-Listed TSB Says Yes To £1.4bn UKAR Bid

State 'Bad Bank' Plots £1.5bn Mortgage Sale Updated: 3:07pm UK, Tuesday 03 June 2014 By Mark Kleinman, City Editor The state-owned 'bad bank' which holds the remnants of Bradford & Bingley and Northern Rock is to sell a £1.5bn mortgage portfolio...

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Tesco Chief Philip Clarke To Step Down

Tesco's chief executive Philip Clarke is to quit after a string of poor results for the supermarket giant. The group, which is seeing its worst sales performance in four decades, announced Mr Clarke's departure as it issued a fresh warning on profits....

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Malaysia Airlines Offers Passenger Refunds

Malaysia Airlines is to refund fares for passengers no longer wishing to travel on the carrier, Sky News has confirmed. Previously booked passengers due to fly up to and including July 25 can seek a refund without incurring any penalty. The decision...

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Newly-Listed TSB Says Yes To £1.4bn UKAR Bid

State 'Bad Bank' Plots £1.5bn Mortgage Sale Updated: 3:07pm UK, Tuesday 03 June 2014 By Mark Kleinman, City Editor The state-owned 'bad bank' which holds the remnants of Bradford & Bingley and Northern Rock is to sell a £1.5bn mortgage portfolio...

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Top City Banker To Pay £450,000 FCA Penalty

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor One of the City's top financiers is poised to pay a £450,000 fine after deciding to accept a market abuse ruling by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Sky News understands that Ian Hannam, a banker who became known...

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