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UK can block migrant child benefit payments, EU court rules
Britain can block the payment of child benefit and tax credits to some EU migrants, the European Court of Justice ruled on Tuesday.
UK house price growth slows in April, says newly combined ONS/Land Registry data
UK house price growth slowed in April compared to a year ago, according to the first combined report from the Land Registry and the Office for National Statics on Tuesday.
Exane BNP downgrades Henderson Group
All the asset managers were facing a difficult second quarter, but a combination of several smaller factors unique to Henderson Group led broker Exane BNP Paribas to downgrade its recommendation on the shares.
Eurozone industrial production bounces back in April
Eurozone industrial production grew more than expected in April, according to the latest figures from Eurostat.
Eurozone employment rises to highest level since late 2008
Employment in the euro zone and across the European Union in the first quarter of the year increased 0. 3% compared to the final three months of 2015, rising to the highest levels since the third quarter of 2008.
UK inflation remains steady as clothing, food and games prices fall
UK inflation remained depressed in May, with the consumer price index (CPI) flat at 0. 3% on an annual basis, short of expectations for a slight increase.
Cannaccord Genuity stays at buy on Ted Baker
Ted Baker clocked in with strong growth for the first 19 weeks of fiscal year 2017, with sales rising by 11. 3% after a 24. 2% increase in the year before, despite "challenging external trading conditions" especially in Hong Kong and mainland Europe.
Rio Tinto buys back $1.74bn in debt
Mining giant Rio Tinto said it was buying back $1. 74bn in debt securities as part of its plan to reduce gross debt and shore up its balance sheet against a backdrop of low iron ore prices.
UEFA competition draw was rigged by cooling balls - Sepp Blatter
Disgraced former Fifa president Sepp Blatter has revealed that he personally saw the fixing of a draw for a major European football competition.
Spanish economy remains in deflation in May
Spain remained in a deflationary spell in May, with the country’s consumer price index edging only slightly higher from -1. 1% year-on-year to -1. 0%.
Electra cancels large credit facility
Electra Private Equity announced the cancellation of a large credit facility on Tuesday.
London open: Stocks fall as support for Brexit grows
London stocks fell on Tuesday as fears over a possible vote by Britain to leave the European Union continued to drag on investor sentiment.
Europe open: Stocks drop as investors shun risk amid Brexit fears
European stocks fell in early trade while government bonds rallied as risk-averse investors grew increasingly concerned the UK might vote to leave the European Union, and ahead of rate announcements from the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the bank of Japan later this week.
The Sun backs Brexit and urges its readers to follow suit
Britain's most read newspaper The Sun has landed a blow to those hoping to keep the UK in the European Union as it urged its 12 million readers to vote to leave the bloc in the referendum on June 23rd.
Crest Nicholson profits continue to build as housing demand remains strong
Interim results from Crest Nicholson saw profits grow by a quarter as the housebuilder and said demand for new homes was remaining strong despite the clamour around a potential Brexit.
FirstGroup posts rise in FY profit despite drop in revenue
FirstGroup reported a rise in full-year profit despite a drop in revenue following the loss of rail franchises.
Direct Line said solvency model approved by PRA
Direct Line Insurance Group said it had received approval from the Prudential Regulation Authority to use its partial internal model (PIM) to calculate the solvency capital requirement under EU solvency rules.
Workspace sells remaining properties in BlackRock joint venture
Workspace Group said it was selling the last seven properties in its joint venture with BlackRock.
Assura CEO Roberts steps down to focus on treatment
Assura CEO Graham Roberts announced on Tuesday that he is to formally step down, as his treatment for cancer remains ongoing.
Telecom Plus revenue, dividend up for the year
Low-cost multi-utility supplier Telecom Plus announced its final results on Tuesday, with revenue up 2. 1% to £744. 7m.