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UK house prices pushed up by foreign criminals laundering “billions of pounds”

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The National Crime Agency said that foreign criminals who launder their money by purchasing expensive properties in London are responsible for pushing up house...
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Pearson in talks to sell its 50% stake in The Economist

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Pearson, the UK-based education company, said that it is currently in talks to sell its 50% stake in The Economist Group - publisher of...
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Heathrow calls for government to “get on” with airport expansion

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The boss of Heathrow, the UK’s busiest airport, said that the government should "get on" with the airports' expansion after it posted a significant...
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Ferrari set to go public on the NYSE

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced that it has filed a request with U.S. regulators to spin off Ferrari in an initial public offering. The IPO is...
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Japan’s Nikkei acquiring The Financial Times for £838 million

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The Financial Times is being acquired by Japanese media group Nikkei from UK-based Pearson for £844 million payable in cash. The deal represents the biggest...
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UK car production surges to seven-year high

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UK car production boomed to a seven-year high in the first half of 2015, according to The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)....
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UK interest rates could rise soon despite BoE vote to hold steady

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All members of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep interest rates at 0.5 percent on July 8, including Martin Weale...
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UK government borrowing dropped to record low in June

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UK government borrowing dropped in June to the lowest level for the month in seven years, suggesting that the recent economic recovery is helping...
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IKEA to pay UK workers above 2016 living wage

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IKEA Group announced on Monday that it will begin paying its employees above the government's new National Living Wage next year. Earlier this month Chancellor...
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Gold prices plunge to five year low

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Gold prices dropped to a five year low on Monday, plunging 4 percent at one point to $1,088 a troy ounce - the lowest...