London's Gherkin 'Could Fetch £650m' In Sale

London's iconic Gherkin building has been put up for sale, potentially drawing buyers from around the world. The 40-storey skyscraper - officially called 30 St Mary Axe - was designed by Lord Foster and opened in the City of London in 2004, and includes...

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UK Bankers Face Toughest Bonus Rules

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor Staff at British banks could be made to hand back bonuses seven years after the money has been awarded to them under a regime that will introduce the world's toughest rules on clawing back remuneration. Sky News has...

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Aldi And Lidl 'Victors In Supermarket War'

Discounters Aldi and Lidl have seen their market share surge as Britain's four biggest outlets suffer in the ongoing bitter supermarket war. Research firm Kantar Worldpanel said in the three months to June 20, both of the German-based retailers saw...

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NHS 'Is Being Sold Off Without Permission'

Labour will accuse David Cameron of selling off the NHS without permission and demand a halt to privatisation until after the general election. In a speech later, shadow health secretary Andy Burnham insists that forced privatisation is being pushed...

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Centrica To Pay New Boss Less Than Predecessor

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor Britain's biggest energy supplier has struck a deal to pay its new chief executive less than his predecessor as it seeks to avoid igniting a new political row about the sector. Sky News has learnt that Centrica, the...

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Domino's Pizza Takes Slice Of World Cup Success

Domino's Pizza has seen its profit rise by 10% in the first-half of the year, boosted by the World Cup. Britain's pizza delivery chain benefited from football fans staying in for the games, whilst it extended its trading hours. It also said improved...

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House Prices Force Adults To Live With Parents

By Gerard Tubb, North Of England Correspondent Millions of young workers have been dubbed the "clipped wing generation" because they are forced to live with their parents by rising house prices. Housing charity Shelter has published census data...

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BP Warns Of Impact Of Sanctions On Russia

Oil giant BP has warned that increased international sanctions imposed on Russia could have an "adverse impact" on the company. It said tighter economic restrictions enforced by the West over the ongoing Ukraine crisis may harm its relationship and...

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Next Annual Profits Set To Outdo M&S Again

Next has raised its forecast for annual sales and profits as Britain's second largest clothing retailer reported a 10.7% increase in half-year sales. The Group upped its profit guidance by £25m and now expects to make between £750m and £790m for the...

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'Dirty Diesel' Drivers Face New Tax In Cities

Drivers of diesel vehicles face having to pay more in taxes and levies as cities around the UK strive to cut air pollution. In London, plans to introduce a £10 charge for the most polluting diesel cars are being considered by Mayor Boris Johnson. These...

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