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Global markets tumble on Chinese data and US warning

Global markets tumble on Chinese data and US warning

There's an economic storm a-brewing today, after weaker-than-expected Chinese data shocked markets, and the US Federal Reserve revealed that it might slow down its money stimulus.

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Mothercare soils nappy with £21.5m annual loss

Mothercare soils nappy with £21.5m annual loss

A rather nasty present for shareholders from high street retailer Mothercare today. But it'll cause less of a stink than the £103m loss from the previous year.

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Car crash: Ford closes plants, Nissan recalls 800,000 vehicles

Car crash: Ford closes plants, Nissan recalls 800,000 vehicles

Nissan has been forced to call back thousands of motors due to a steering wheel fault, while US car giant Ford closes its Australian factories after 85 years.

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Glimmer of hope for HP as turnaround kicks in

Glimmer of hope for HP as turnaround kicks in

23 May 2013

It's not often that a drop in profits is met with a sprightly jump in share price. But that's what happened to HP today.

 
 
Wheels come off at Halfords as profits drop 25%

Wheels come off at Halfords as profits drop 25%

23 May 2013

The car parts and bicycle retailer has revealed its pre-tax profits have plummeted by almost 25% compared with last year to £71m.

 
 
Waitrose boss Mark Price 'refusing' to meet Ocado chief

Waitrose boss Mark Price 'refusing' to meet Ocado chief

23 May 2013

Mark Price is apparently refusing to speak to the boss of Ocado, after the latter confirmed a tie-up with Morrisons.

 
 
Again? IMF pipes up on UK austerity to Osborne's chagrin

Again? IMF pipes up on UK austerity to Osborne's chagrin

22 May 2013

Chancellor George Osborne must be getting annoyed now. The IMF has decided to weigh in, yet again, with a negative view on Britain's austerity programme, but offers no ideas for solving the economic woes...

 
 
Xbox One: 'This is rocket science,' says Microsoft

Xbox One: 'This is rocket science,' says Microsoft

22 May 2013

Last night, in Richmond, Washington, the all-new Xbox One was unveiled. 'It changes everything,' said Xbox exec Marc Whitten, without a trace of hyperbole.

 
 
Energy giant SSE profits jump, higher prices to come

Energy giant SSE profits jump, higher prices to come

22 May 2013

If you were already gawping at the size of your most recent gas bill, brace yourself for even more incredulity. SSE has posted record profits and yet is warning it may have to up prices further.

 
 
Another weather-beating for the high street

Another weather-beating for the high street

22 May 2013

The ONS has revealed that retail sales were down 1.3% in April compared with the previous month. BUT there could be light at the end of the tunnel...

 
 
UK government borrowing falls. Well, kinda

UK government borrowing falls. Well, kinda

22 May 2013

Public sector borrowing for 2012-13 has fallen 30% on the previous year to £85.1bn. But that's mainly because of the transfer of the Royal Mail pension fund.

 
 
City surprised as inflation dips and pound falls

City surprised as inflation dips and pound falls

21 May 2013

Better-than-expected inflation figures have taken the financial markets by surprise, dropping to 2.4% in April. Could the squeeze finally be abating?

 
 
Create an iron-clad social media policy

Create an iron-clad social media policy

21 May 2013

"I can't believe they've just tweeted that!" How to ensure your employees are great company representatives at all times.

 
 



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