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NIESR cuts UK growth forecast and calls on Hammond to ease austerity
One of Britain's leading economic think tanks has reduced its forecast for economic growth and called on the chancellor to relax fiscal austerity where possible in next month's budget.
Ofgem says energy market competition weak, prices too high
Competition for household energy customers is weak and high prices paid by vulnerable people is unacceptable, the industry regulator said.
RBS should have accepted criticisms, FCA's Bailey says
Royal Bank of Scotland should have accepted criticisms of its treatment of business customers made in a report, the head of the Financial Conduct Authority said.
Christopher Bailey to leave Burberry in 2018
Burberry's top designer and former chief executive Christopher Bailey will leave the fashion house at the end of next year.
Ryanair sticks to profit guidance after pilot roster problems
Ryanair said it remained on track for record annual profit despite a pilot rostering foul-up that has affected the airline's reputation and added to expected costs.
BP to buy back shares after third quarter profit beats forecasts
BP announced a plan to buy back shares as Britain's second-biggest oil company beat expectations for third-quarter profit.
FCA report casts shadow over RBS trading update
Royal Bank of Scotland will update investors on trading on Friday but questions about the bank's treatment of small business customers could overshadow the day.
Zinc Media buys Tern TV for up to £5.45m
Zinc Media has agreed to buy rival TV production company Tern Television Productions for up to £5. 45m to expand its range of factual programmes and meet demand for production to take place outside London.
GSK sales on target as Walmsley looks to new drugs for growth
GlaxoSmithKline reported sales in line with expectations for the third quarter as new chief executive Emma Walmsley seeks to boost the production of new drugs.
Parliament may not vote on Brexit till after UK leaves, Davis says
Parliament may not get to vote on the terms of Brexit until after Britain has left the EU, David Davis said on Wednesday.
Business borrowing slows amid economic uncertainty
Businesses have borrowed less and saved more during the course of 2017 amid uncertainty about prospects for the economy, industry figures show.
BAT expects £5bn revenue from 'next generation' products by 2022
British American Tobacco expects to make more than £5bn a year in revenue from e-cigarettes and other so-called next generation products within five years, the company said on Wednesday.
Virgin Money in talks to appoint Irene Dorner as chairman
Virgin Money is in talks to make former HSBC banker Irene Dorner its next chairman in a move that would assemble the first all-female leadership team at a major British bank.