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Growth and profits slide in UK financial services - CBI
Profitability across the UK’s financial services sector tumbled in the last quarter, an industry survey showed on Thursday, as growth slowed ahead of this month’s Budget.
US private sector employment rises more than expected
Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected in September, according to figures released on Wednesday by ADP.
Regulator fines Starling Bank £29m
Challenger lender Starling Bank has been fined £29m by the regulator for "shockingly lax" financial crime controls, it was announced on Wednesday.
Oil prices climb on heightened Middle East fears
Oil prices continued to climb on Wednesday, as fears mounted that conflict was set to spread across the Middle East following Iran's missile attack on Israel.
Shepherd Neame toasts 'positive' year, ups dividend
Shepherd Neame reported a jump in full-year earnings on Wednesday, aided by a strong recovery in London and improving economic conditions.
Wizz Air passenger numbers rise but load factors dip
Wizz Air reported a 3. 9% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers for September on Wednesday, carrying 5. 76 million passengers during the month.
Ryanair passenger numbers jump 10% in September
Budget airline Ryanair reported a 10% jump in September passenger numbers on Wednesday.
Saga in talks with Ageas over potential insurance business partnership
Saga confirmed on Wednesday that it is in talks with Belgian insurer Ageas about a potential partnership arrangement for its insurance business.