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Bank of England cuts 2012 growth forecast
Mervyn King says the eurozone crisis remains a dangerous threat to the recovery of the UK economy.
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Unemployment on the wane?
16 May 2012The UK job market showed signs of life in the first quarter of 2012, with unemployment falling by 45,000 compared with the previous year.
CFOs in the UK 'more cautious' than in US
16 May 2012A study has found that more than half of the UK's financial officers plan tight controls on spending in the coming year.
Facebook to raise its share price ahead of IPO
15 May 2012Stat of the day: $100bn+. As Facebook cracks on with its IPO road show, the social network has raised the price range, adding billions to its upcoming valuation.
Plus Markets to shut down after no sale
14 May 2012The British stock exchange for small companies has announced that it can no longer afford to run itself, and cannot find a suitable buyer.
Blue Monday in Europe as shares and production slump
14 May 2012More bad news on the Continent as shares plummet and eurozone industrial production figures put the bloc deeper into recession.
Ten Top Tips: Raise finance for your start-up
14 May 2012Need a little bit of extra capital to help you grow your business? Experian's Max Firth outlines a few financing tips to help you get your hands on the cash.
News Corp enjoys jump in quarterly profits
10 May 2012Despite his phone-hacking woes in Britain, Rupert Murdoch's empire is still delivering for its shareholders...
Bankers win High Court battle to claim £42m in bonuses
10 May 2012Stat of the day: £42m. More than 100 bankers have won in their High Court attempt to recoup unpaid bonuses.
Global markets shudder as Greece flounders
09 May 2012The euro is at a three-month low. The FTSE closed down 1.8%, the lowest level this year. The MSCI world equity index shows a 0.4% fall. All in all, it's a grim day for global finance.
Sainsbury's tastes the difference with healthy results
09 May 2012The supermarket giant has posted 6.8% growth in sales, and its highest market share for almost a decade, but a slight dip in profits...






















The MT interview: Terry Smith
"I'm often described as outspoken. I don't view this as a criticism."
Terry Smith, CEO of Tullet Prebon, pulls no punches in this month's big interview