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Surveyors have little faith in government housing strategy, RICS finds
The government's proposals to boost housebuilding are unlikely to be effective, according to an industry survey that found little more than one in 10 chartered surveyors backed the plans.
FX round-up: sterling falls against the euro on further Brexit concerns
Sterling recovered early losses against the euro on Wednesday amid concerns about the terms on which Britain will leave the EU, and the pound gained against a weakening US dollar.
Chicago PMI points to solid US economy
Strong Chicago PMI figures for January underscored the solidity of the US economy as home sales rose as expected in December.
Credit Suisse downgrades 'great business' Hargreaves Lansdown
Hargreaves Lansdown is a great business but its valuation cannot be justified, Credit Suisse analysts said as they cut their rating on the savings, pensions and investment group.
Ryanair goes green with plan to scrap plastic
Ryanair said it wants to be the greenest airline by scrapping non-recyclable plastic as the budget carrier seeks to improve its image after a series of setbacks.
Rolls-Royce brings Bell back from Boeing to boss defence arm
Rolls-Royce has lured Tom Bell back from Boeing to lead its enlarged defence business in a further shake-up at the aerospace group.
UK watchdog sets out concerns over high overdraft fees
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned banks and other lenders it is concerned about fees they charge customers for unauthorised overdrafts.
Centamin annual profit falls 16%
Centamin's annual profit fell as revenue decreased and costs rose at the miner that operates Egypt's only gold mine.
Wizz Air upbeat after record third quarter
Wizz Air reported record quarterly profit after the budget airline carried more passengers and sold more add-on services.
SSE upgrades annual earnings target
SSE upgraded its estimate for annual earnings as the energy company reported progress in delivery of operations and returns from long-term investments.
Goldman Sachs increases share price target for ASOS
ASOS can quadruple revenue in the next decade, Goldman Sachs analysts said as the investment bank increased its share price target for the online fashion retailer.
FX round-up: Pound dips below $1.40 as Brexit nerves continue
Sterling dipped below $1. 40 as political and economic uncertainty over Brexit continued to play on the minds of currency traders.
TfL appoints contractor for East London Line to replace Carillion
Transport for London has appointed Cleshar Contract Services to replace Carillion in maintaining London Overground's East London Line.
CYBG on track after solid first quarter
CYBG said it was on track to meet forecasts for annual profit after the bank traded in line with expectations in the first quarter of its financial year.
BoE figures show drop in mortgages as housing market slows
The number of new mortgages fell sharply in December as the housing market slowed down, Bank of England figures showed.
Brexit will make Britain worse off, government analysis shows
Britain will be worse off under all plausible scenarios when it leaves the EU, confidential analysis produced for the government shows.
Domino's Pizza profit to beat forecasts
Domino's Pizza expects annual profit to beat market forecasts after strong performance in the fourth quarter as British families ordered pizza while watching television.
Informa agrees to buy UBM for £3.9bn as companies report positive trading
Informa agreed to buy UBM for £3. 9bn to create a business-to-business (B2B) information giant as both companies reported positive trading for 2017.
Shire's valuation is irrational, SocGen analysts say
Shire's valuation makes no sense and investors should buy shares in the UK pharmaceuticals company, according to analysts at Societe Generale.
FX round-up: sterling slides on UK political uncertainty
Sterling slipped against the dollar and the euro after fresh concerns about political uncertainty in the UK and a rebuff by the EU over Britain's position during a Brexit transition period.