Retail sales volumes picked up in October amid signs that shoppers brought forward purchases ahead of January's rise in VAT to 20%.
The 0.5% increase...
Britain slumped into the red by another £10.3 billion last month despite a leap in business tax and VAT revenues, figures have revealed.
Public sector...
Defence technology firm Qinetiq has stuck by its forecast for full-year profits despite ongoing fears over the impact of government spending cuts.
The group, which...
Sir Philip Green's fashion empire has revealed higher profits despite difficult conditions on the high street, with Topshop and Topman enjoying record years.
Arcadia Group's...
Stocks have bounded higher thanks to a jump in manufacturing activity and growing confidence that Ireland will resolve its debt crisis.
Most eyes were glued...
