Economic News
Scottish Power boss calls on ministers to choose a side in energy debate
Keith Anderson, chief corporate officer for Scottish Power, came for the UK government on Tuesday as he challenged ministers to choose whether or not they would back the free market or fully regulate the energy industry.
EU Commissioner Vestager says big tech companies are threatening democracy
Margrethe Vestager, the European Commissioner for Competition, has hit out at major tech firms for their tax practices, and added that they are a "threat" to democracy.
Wednesday preview: Will Marks & Sparks fly? Otherwise look to Tullow, Persimmon
Marks & Spencer interims are the big talking point ahead of Wednesday's release, while others reporting include Persimmon, Esure, JD Wetherspoon, OneSavings Bank, Sophos and Tullow Oil.
Current and Projected Growth of The Contact Lens Industry in Australia
The contact lens industry has, in the recent years, witnessed a shift in the usage of contact lenses. Silicone hydrogel lenses, like those supplied by LensWorld, hold a promising future in improving the contact lens market, as more and more people opt to use them to correct their eye problems. Their development can be termed as one of the biggest technological advancement in the science of contact lenses, having changed the lives of millions of people worldwide.
Trump strikes conciliatory tone on North Korea during Asia tour
US President Donald Trump departed from previous rhetoric on North Korea during a press conference in South Korea on Tuesday, where he urged Pyongyang to "come to the table".
Saudi purge deepens as central bank expands scope of corruption crackdown
The Saudi Arabian government's crackdown on corruption was set to expand its reach beyond the princes and billionaires that are already facing charges as the kingdom's central bank called on other banks to freeze the accounts of dozens of individuals.
Poll: Spain's Ciudadanos makes moderate gains in voter intentions
Spanish centrist party Ciudadanos has gained ground in voter intentions in the wake of the Catalan crisis, according to the results of a widely-followed survey.
Eurozone retail sales rise more than expected in September
Eurozone retail sales rose more than expected in September, according to data released by Eurostat on Tuesday.
PBoC shifts towards net purchases of FX reserves in October
China's central bank appears to have reverted back to net foreign exchange purchases last month, but that does not mean it is seeking to weaken its currency artificially, analysts said following the release of the latest foreign exchange reserve data by the country´s monetary authority.
Halifax finds UK house prices still growing, but expected to flatline
UK house prices rose more than expected in October, according to a survey released on Tuesday, making the third monthly rise in a row.
Retail sales slump to worst month in six years - BRC
UK retailers endured a "meagre month" of sales in October, with non-food retailers having the worst sales for at least six years and trading expected to remain muted over the crucial Christmas period.
MPs launch probe into household finance and debt
An influential group of MPs has launched an inquiry to determine whether British households are saving adequately in the current economic environment and how government policy could be changed to improve household finances.