The recovery in manufacturing has run out of steam and could sound the first alarm bell for the UK economy, according to the British Chambers of Commerce. Pointing to the worsening outlook in the eurozone, the BCC appealed to the Bank of England to avoid an early hike in interest rates which it said could cause the economy to 'sink back into mediocrity'. ...read
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ALISON KENNEDY INTERVIEW: Standard Life Investment's quiet Scot making a big noise over pay
Alison Kennedy caused a stir when she stood up at Barclays' annual general meeting in April and announced Standard Life would vote to reject its pay policy. Speaking in front of hundreds of Barclays shareholders at London’s Royal Festival Hall, Kennedy lambasted the bank for hiking bonuses despite a sharp drop in profits and a dismal year for its investment arm. ...read
Miller Homes shelves plans for FTSE float amid worries over 'financial markets volatility'
Miller Homes has become the latest company to shelve plans to float on the stock market due to growing worriesabout the fragility of the wider economy. In a sudden change of heart, the UK's biggest privately owned housebuilder said 'recent financial markets volatility' has prompted its decision. Last week the Edinburgh-based firm announced its intention to raise around £140million by floating 40 per cent of the company. ...read
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