Asia report: Most markets rise on positive trade sentiment
Most markets in Asia finished in the green on Friday, taking their leads from a decent session on Wall Street overnight amid developments in the ongoing US-China trade dispute.
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Help to Buy housing scheme mainly benefits high earners
Wealthier households have been the main beneficiaries of the government's Help to Buy subsidy scheme and purchasing homes, a new report has revealed.
London midday: Stocks slip into the red as US threatens more Turkey sanctions
London stocks had slipped into the red by midday on Friday as investors weighed up the latest developments in Sino-US relations and Washington's threat of more economic sanctions on Turkey.
UK encourages EU to accept soft Brexit deal
UK business secretary Greg Clark has warned that the European Commission risks causing “significant and lasting” economic harm to families across the continent if it does not accept Britain's current Brexit deal.
FX round-up: Chinese yuan, Turkish lira steady against US dollar
Sterling edged higher on Thursday, joining in the more steady tone to risk appetite in markets generally.
London open: Stocks flat as US threatens more sanctions on Turkey
London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as there was little domestic news flow to distract investors from focusing on the latest developments in Sino-US relations and Washington's threat of more economic sanctions on Turkey.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors keep an eye on Turkey, US-China relations
London stocks looked set for a muted open on Friday, with traders likely to continue keeping an eye on trade relations between the US and China and any developments in Turkey.
UK government investigates social media stars for not labelling advertising posts
The UK government has opened an investigation into celebrities and social media stars who might no be labelling their advertising posts correctly, misleading followers as a result.
London close: Hopes of breakthrough in China-US talks boost stocks
London stocks snapped back on Thursday, boosted by news of high level trade talks between the US and China, better-than-expected UK retail sales data and a recovery in the mining sector.
Asia report: Most markets lower as China, US agree new round of talks
Almost all bourses in Asia were in the red on Thursday, though many saw early steep losses pare back later in the day as Beijing confirmed it was preparing for a fresh round of trade talks with Washington.