Full List Of Stories
London close: FTSE falls to six-week low as miners continue retreat
London stocks closed at a six week low on Wednesday amid some signs of weakness in the employment market and Chinese concerns weighing on commodities companies.
Thursday preview: ONS retail sales and results from Royal Mail, British Land, Qinetic
Thursday's UK retail sales numbers are not expected to provide any filip to the beleaguered sector, while the reporting season has not fully tailed off yet, with results due from 3i, British Land, Qinetiq, Assura Investec, Mediclinic, Royal Mail and Ted Baker.
UK wages still under pressure as employment market falters
UK average wage growth has persisted in wallowing below inflation, official figures showed on Wednesday, while the employment market showed signs of faltering.
Talk not cheap for TalkTalk as strong customer growth dents profits
TalkTalk Telecom drummed up an impressive number of new customers in the first half of the year but at the expense of profits, which fell into the red and will be towards the lower end of its guided range for the full year.
Crest Nicholson guidance disappoints but forward sales impress
Housebuilder Crest Nicholson reported solid growth in sales and selling prices and strong forward sales, though profits for the year may come in at the lower end of guidance.