UK construction growth at 10-month low. Brexit uncertainty bites as business activity slows, poll of industry executives shows
UK retailers hit by weak sales growth in festive season. January sees annual rise of 2.2%, up from a flat reading in December
Interest rates on higher-risk fixed mortgages fall. UK lenders compete to attract borrowers with smaller deposits
Bankers happy to see the back of dry January. Fundraisings fade due to Brexit, the US shutdown and wobbles in global markets
Former Stobart chief jumps into fight over Flybe Group (FLYB). Andrew Tinkler proposes capital injection amid takeover of ailing airline by consortium
Banks fret over investor inaction on Brexit. Few clients have returned documents allowing them to trade smoothly in event of no-deal
UK industrials set to fall under activists’ glare. Sector watchers say groups such as Smiths Group (SMIN), Spectris (SXS) and Weir Group (WEIR) are ripe for a shake-up
Rothschild takes on corporate brokers with new unit. Move comes as companies try to deal effectively with more vocal investors
