Low rates ‘fail to deter savers’
unable to retrieve full-text contentA lack of confidence among consumers has pushed up savings levels in the last year despite the low rates of interest available, banks say. Loe edasi »
Co-op halts new business lending
unable to retrieve full-text contentCo-operative Bank has stopped offering new business loans amid concerns over its capital position and talks with UK regulators. Loe edasi »
Germany reports sluggish growth
unable to retrieve full-text contentGermany's economy barely grew in the first quarter of the year, figures show, as private consumption helped offset shrinking exports and investment. Loe edasi »
Manchester United cuts debt costs
unable to retrieve full-text contentManchester United has struck a new loan deal to cut the amount of interest it pays on its huge debts. Loe edasi »
Asian stocks bounce back after falls
unable to retrieve full-text contentShares in Asia have recovered some of the steep falls suffered on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei index rising 3%. Loe edasi »
Poor countries take on tax avoiders
unable to retrieve full-text contentDeveloping countries are trying to stop mining companies shifting billions of dollars in profits out of their countries, depriving them of much-needed tax revenue. Loe edasi »
Latam “gang of four” scrap tariffs
unable to retrieve full-text contentFour countries in Latin America - Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru - have agreed to scrap most of the tariffs on trade between their four countries. Loe edasi »
