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Africa’s Richest Man is keen to buy Arsenal FC
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has explained he is keen to add London’s Arsenal football club to his portfolio.
Pensioners told to head to West Sussex for happiness
Its pleasures range from a visit to the stately Arundel Castle to flight delays at Gatwick airport.
Asda toasts first rise in sales for three years
Asda has toasted its first increase in quarterly sales for three years on the back of a successful Easter, the return of inflation and early signs that its turnaround efforts are beginning to work.
Bank of England blog reveals disparity in productivity between foreign and domestically-owned firms
Foreign-owned firms are more productive than domestically-owned ones and therefore pivotal to the UK economy, according to research by Bank of England staff.
B&Q sales drop because of bad summer weather
The owner of DIY chain B&Q has reported a drop in sales in the three months to the end of July, largely driven by a poor performance in Britain and Ireland.
Rising inflation leads to sales falls in all UK retail sectors apart from food
Clothing and footwear retailers particularly badly hit in July amid ‘volatile’ trends, says Office for National Statistics.
Mears Group cuts profits forecast in wake of Grenfell Tower fire
Social housing maintenance company says London tower block tragedy has made clients delay new contracts.
Brexit: UK hopes to strike new trade deals during transitional period
Ministers hope to negotiate and complete trade deals with other countries during any Brexit transitional period, a Government document has said.
City jobs rose in July as firms took a “robust” attitude towards hiring
The number of jobs in the City of London increased by 37 per cent in July compared with the same time last year, according to one of the UK’s largest recruiters.
Energy company billing blunders fall – but still cost consumers £100m
Energy companies face a fresh public battle after new findings revealed that consumers have still been overcharged by an “unacceptable” £100m as a result of billing blunders, even as complaint rates fall.
Unite union claims RBS plans 900 IT job cuts
The Unite union has said Royal Bank of Scotland is planning 900 technology job cuts at its London office by 2020 to reduce costs.
Asia finance “committed” to City after Brexit finish
Asia’s key financial centres remain committed to the UK despite the Brexit vote, according to the City’s top lobbying body.
Uber drivers allowed tips and to charge passengers who keep them waiting
Uber users will be able to leave drivers a tip via the ride-hailing company’s smartphone app – but could also now be charged for keeping cabs waiting.
Young graduates reluctant to move for new jobs, says thinktank
Resolution Foundation says there has been a marked fall in UK labour mobility since the turn of the millennium.
















