Further fall in mortgage approvals
The number of mortgage approvals fell again in March – the second month in a row the total has declined – Bank of England figures show.
Wanna be in my gang: Is EU membership worth it?
The EU has expanded rapidly over the past ten years, but not everyone’s convinced this is cause for celebration.
Novo Nordisk cuts sales forecast
Danish insulin manufacturer has posted 15 percent growth in first-quarter operating profit but cut its sales outlook for 2014.
Jamaica scraps bank withdrawal tax
The Jamaican government announces it is scrapping controversial plans for a tax on bank withdrawals, which had prompted widespread criticism because of its perceived unfairness.
Would you buy a bond that outlives you?
Ultra-long-dated assets fell out of favor during the financial crisis, but now the “century bond” may be making a comeback.
House price rises hit double digits
Annual house price growth in the UK has hit double digits for the first time in four years, according to the Nationwide Building Society.
Sony predicts bigger full-year loss
Japanese consumer electronics giant Sony says its losses for the year to March will be bigger than expected due to higher restructuring costs.
Clothing group FatFace seeks $743 mln London listing
British clothing chain FatFace is to list on the London Stock Exchange, it said on Thursday, targeting a market value of at least 440 million pounds ($743 million).
Troubled Serco plans to raise £170m
Troubled outsourcing firm Serco announces plans to raise £170m through an issue of new shares and says its finance director is stepping down.