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EU plan assumes Northern Ireland will stay in customs union
The UK must accept the prospect of Northern Ireland staying in the EU customs union with oversight by the European Court of Justice after Brexit, a draft European commission treaty shows.
Buy James Fisher shares while they are cheap, Canaccord says
Investors should take advantage of an unusual opportunity to buy James Fisher and Sons shares relatively cheaply, according to analysts at Canaccord Genuity.
Foxtons profit plunges as London property transactions seize up
Foxtons' annual profit fell by almost two-thirds as the estate agent suffered from the seizing up of transactions in the London property market.
Capital & Counties sells all units at 9 Lillie Square block
Capital & Counties and its joint-venture partner have exchanged contracts to sell all the apartments and parking spaces at their 9 Lillie Square block in London’s Earls Court for £66m.
UBM posts strong final set of results before sale to Informa
UBM posted a strong rise in annual profit in what is expected to be the events group’s last set of results before the events company is taken over by rival Informa.
Weir profit surges on stronger minerals and oil orders
Weir Group’s annual profit surged as orders rose at the FTSE 250 engineer’s minerals business and its oil and gas operation returned to profit amid resurgent market prices.
Taylor Wimpey flags strong start to 2018 after annual profits rise
Taylor Wimpey said it made a good start to 2018 as the housebuilder reported a rise of more than 10% in underlying annual profit.
FCA chief warns consumer lenders to treat customers fairly
The head of the Financial Conduct Authority has warned consumer lenders to treat customers fairly as the watchdog seeks to clamp down on high-cost credit for vulnerable borrowers.
Credit card changes to cost lenders up to £1.3bn a year
New rules for credit card lenders will be imposed this week that are designed to save distressed borrowers up to £1. 3bn a year in interest charges.
RBS reveals almost all top restructuring managers worked at GRG
Almost all senior employees at Royal Bank of Scotland’s current restructuring business worked at the bank’s notorious Global Restructuring Group before it was replaced, RBS has revealed to MPs.
James Fisher annual profit boosted by marine support growth
James Fisher & Sons’ annual profit rose 10% fuelled by strong growth at the company's marine support division.
Standard Chartered restores dividend as annual profit increases
Standard Chartered restarted dividends after posting a jump in annual profit that the bank said showed it had emerged from its recent problems.
Direct Line lift dividends 44% as profit surges
Direct Line announced bumper dividend payments as the insurance company posted a more than 50% increase in annual operating profit.
CBI boss dismisses 'false choice' between EU and global trade
Britain’s relationship with Europe supports trade with the rest of the world and those who say the UK must decide between the two options present a false choice, the head of the CBI will tell business leaders.
Treasury committee launches cryptocurrency inquiry
The Treasury committee has launched an inquiry into cryptocurrencies and distributed ledgers such as blockchain amid continuing debate about the dangers and opportunities presented by the technologies.
Buy financial and energy shares and sell carmakers on rising euro, Morgan Stanley says
The euro is likely rise to against the dollar in 2018 and 2019, making European financial and energy shares attractive and carmakers a standout sector for selling, according to Morgan Stanley.
Capital & Counties posts negative return as Earl's Court valuation drops
Capital & Counties Property reported a negative total return for 2017 as the value of the London landlord’s Earls Court properties fell sharply.
Lloyds announces £1bn share buyback but profit falls short
Lloyds Banking Group announced a £1bn share buyback and increased its annual dividend by a fifth as the bank reported full-year profit short of expectations.
HSBC annual profit disappoints as CEO Gulliver says goodbye
HSBC’s annual profit fell short of expectations as Stuart Gulliver reported his final set of results as leader of the global bank.
European parliament wants special access for UK after Brexit, report says
The European Parliament wants the EU to soften its stance on Brexit and negotiate an agreement that would give the UK special access to the single market, according to a report.