ABI suggests more part-time senior jobs to tackle motherhood penalty
The Association of British Insurers have suggested introducing more part-time senior jobs in a move to tackle the “motherhood penalty” and reduce the gender seniority gap.
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Majority support plans to fund NHS through tax hike
More than half of people on both sides of the political spectrum agree the government should increase taxes in order to better fund public services, according to the British Social Attitudes survey.
Borrowing rises but still offers ample room for Chancellor
UK government borrowing was higher than expected last month, official figures have showed, but is sill on course to allow the Chancellor plenty of leg room to increase spending in his coming Budget.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as sterling slides on no-deal jitters
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as sterling slid on jitters about a no-deal Brexit, while a strong performance from the mining sector also provided a boost.
Asia report: Most markets higher after stellar Wall Street performance
Most markets in Asia finished in positive territory on Friday, following a stellar performance on Wall Street overnight, as traders once again appeared to shrug off ongoing trans-Pacfic trade concerns.
London open: Stocks rise on strong US cues; Just Eat tumbles
London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from a record session on Wall Street as the dollar weakened and worries about the trade conflict between the US and China eased.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US and Asian cues as trade worries ease
London stocks looked set for a positive open on Friday, taking their cue from upbeat sessions in the US and Asia after the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 hit all-time highs a day earlier.
London close: FTSE hits 10-day high after strong retail data
London stocks finished at a 10-day high on Thursday, lifted by miners, retailers and financials, while the pound given a boost by an unexpected jump in retail sales last month and Brexit hopes.
Petrol and diesel car sales could be phased out by 2030 to fight climate change
New sales of petrol and diesel cars in Europe need to end before 2030 in order for the auto sector to reach its goals for helping to limit climate change and global warming to 1.5 degrees Centigrade.
Asia report: Markets mixed as trade tensions worsen
Markets in Asia ended their sessions in a mixed state on Thursday, as trade tensions between the US and China escalated even further.