UK trade deficit in goods and services narrowed to £2.0 billion in October
The UK deficit on trade in goods and services was £2.0 billion in October, a narrowing of £3.8bn from September, while the deficit on...
UK consumers will face higher food prices if EU workers leave
A total of 30 food and drink associations have warned that consumers in the UK will face higher food prices unless the country ensures...
German watchdog wants to limit the marketing and sale of CFDs
German financial regulator Bafin announced its intention to add more red tape on spread betting by limiting the marketing, distribution and sale of one...
McDonald’s moving non-US tax base to the UK
McDonald’s Corp. is moving its non-US tax base from Luxembourg to the UK amid scrutiny from European Union regulators over its tax affairs.
The new...
Google to reach 100 percent renewable energy goal in 2017
Google have announced they are set to reach their goal of 100 percent renewable energy in 2017.
In a recent blog post, Urs Hölzle, Google's...
Fitbit acquires smartwatch maker Pebble
Fitbit, a leading maker of wearable technology devices, has acquired the smartwatch maker Pebble.
The acquisition includes key personnel and intellectual property related to software...
Number of prospective buyers in UK residential market increased modestly in November
The number of prospective buyers in the UK residential property market increased in November for a third consecutive month, with near term expectations pointing...
Amazon opening checkout-free grocery store
Amazon is set to disrupt the shopping experience yet again as it prepares to open its first Amazon Go checkout-free grocery store to the...
UK’s financial services sector paid £71.4 billion in tax last year
Last year the UK’s financial services sector paid £71.4 billion in tax, highlighting the importance of the sector to the government.
The report by PwC...
Over 99% of counterfeit Apple chargers failed basic security check, warns Trading Standards
Consumers are being warned of the dangers of buying fake chargers after an operation commissioned by Trading Standards revealed that over 99% of counterfeit...