Economic News
UK better than Croatia, but lags behind France in broadband speeds
Ahead of Wednesday’s much-anticipated World Cup semi-final, Brits can take some solace in the fact that their broadband is at least faster than Croatia’s.
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson quits over May Brexit plan
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resigned on Monday following the departure of Brexit Secretary David Davis in protest at Prime Minister Theresa May's plans for a final deal with Brussels.
Heavyweight economists say government regulation will 'use the hammer' on bitcoin
Three world-renowned economists have launched a scathing attack on bitcoin, arguing that the currency will be "regulated into oblivion" by governments around the world.
TfL in strike talks to avert Piccadilly Line closure
Talks between Transport for London and the Rail, Maritime and Transport union took place on Monday in a bid to avert planned strike action from London Underground later in the week.
Decline in number of UK pubs to slow in 2018
Britain's declining pub numbers are set to slow this year with possible growth picking up within the next few years, new industry data indicates.
Co-operative Bank appoints ex-Lloyds banker as new CEO
The Co-operative Bank has appointed Andrew Bester, former group director and chief executive of the commercial banking division at Lloyds Banking Group as the new CEO.
BT prepares sale of City of London headquarters
BT Group is preparing to sell off its London headquarters in St Paul’s after almost 150 years in as part of its operations rejig that aims to cut £1. 5bn of costs within three years.