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Break up National Grid to prevent conflict of interest, MPs say
National Grid should be stripped of its role managing the UK energy networks due to the potential for conflicts of interest, MPs on the energy select committee have said.
Rolls-Royce says Brexit will heighten investment risk
Engineering giant Rolls Royce has written to employees saying it wants the UK to stay in the European Union.
New Zealand avocado thefts grow as demand surges
High prices and surging demand have sparked a spate of avocado thefts in New Zealand.
Bank shares would fall sharply after Brexit, City analysts warn
Barclays will be hardest hit if Britain votes to leave EU and all dividend payouts will be axed, say bank experts at Bernstein
EU referendum: Leave camp pulls ahead in latest poll from Ipsos Mori which shows six point lead for Brexiteers
EU referendum: Leave camp pulls ahead in latest poll from Ipsos Mori which shows six point lead for Brexiteers
Poundland shares have jumped after surprise takeover offer
Poundland shares jumped more than seven per cent this morning after South African giant Steinhoff made an uninvited takeover offer.
UK unemployment rate at lowest since 2005
The UK unemployment rate has fallen to 5%, the lowest since October 2005, according to official figures.
Sir Philip Green apologises to BHS staff for retailers’ collapse in front of MPs
Sir Philip has been called to answer questions by the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee over the collapse of BHS, leaving 11,000 jobs at risk
London house prices up 14% in a year, ONS data shows
In London the average house price is now more than £470,000
UK inflation rate unchanged at 0.3% in May
The UK’s inflation rate, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index, was unchanged in May at 0.3%, figures show.
Housebuilder says leaving EU would harm British construction
Stephen Stone, chief executive of Crest Nicholson, says Brexit would disrupt imports of building materials
Business rates plans still have major problems, MPs warn
Government plans to let councils keep all of their business rates must address problems with appeals and withdrawing essential grants before they can go ahead, the Communities and Local Government committee has said.
UK facing ‘digital skills crisis’ warn MPs
Urgent action is needed to deal with the UK’s digital skills crisis, warn MPs, or it risks damaging the country’s productivity and competitiveness.
MPs draw up penalties for Philip Green if he fails to attend inquiry
Sanctions could include finding billionaire in contempt of parliament or voting on whether he is “fit and proper” to run firms