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Gender pay disparity just as much an issue at the top as it is at the bottom
According to research conducted by the High Pay Centre, senior executives of FTSE 100 companies currently make an average of £4. 5m per annum.
BoE keeps rates unchanged
Rate-setters at the Bank of England kept all their main policy settings unchanged on Thursday, as expected.
Bank of England sees higher inflation but cuts GDP and wage forecasts
The UK economy will grow slower in 2017 than the Bank of England predicted only three months ago, monetary policymakers revealed on Thursday, as inflation is seen hitting a higher peak this year.
Next sales continue to unravel but 'better than expected'
Store sales at clothing retailer Next continued to fall in the second quarter of the year but better summer weather saw full price sales turn positive, though expectations for the second half remain mixed.
Russia announces truce in another Syrian 'safe zone'
Russia's Defence Ministry says that a cease-fire treaty has been agreed on in the northern parts of the Homs province in war- torn Syria.
UK services PMI improves as prices surge
UK services activity continued to gently improve last month amid the fastest increase in average prices for three months, according to a widely followed survey released on Thursday.
US sanctions on Russia amount to 'trade war', Medvedev says
Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev has criticised new sanctions imposed on the country by the US, equating them to the declaration of a 'full-scale trade war'.
Aviva hoists dividend as growth comes from all quarters
Aviva hiked its dividend 13% as the life insurer posted first half results that were slightly better than expected, with progress coming across the group and strong growth from its smaller fund management and general insurance arms.