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Day: 11 June 2015

Thur close: RBS enjoys lift from government sale

Royal Bank of Scotland enjoyed a rare day among the top performing shares after the government announced plans to sell down its stake. It helped edge the FTSE100 0.24% higher atRead More

Rupert Murdoch to step down as chief executive of 21st Century Fox, hands over to son James

Festival goers among those to be hit

Repossession ruling likely to hit short-term lettings

To let
Edinburgh Festival visitors are among those who may struggle to find short-term rented accommodation because of a proposed new law on repossession. Landlords will be less willing to let theirRead More

Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe has been acquitted by an Egyptian court of all charges relating to a historic case

Unique tie-up for football club

Saints sign shirt deal to promote Perth

St Johnstone Perth 2
St Johnstone football club has rejected the normal commercial shirt sponsorship package and signed a deal to help promote its home city. Invest in Perth, the inward investment arm ofRead More

OBR massively revises forecast downwards

Ministers facing £129 billion North Sea tax blow

A huge fall in tax revenue from North Sea oil is expected over the next 25 years and may swing energy policy behind the search for shale gas. Shocking newRead More

Change of track for Norris

Edinburgh trams boss takes new role at ScotRail

Tom Norris trams free
The head of Edinburgh Trams is leaving to take up a top role with the new ScotRail operator Abellio. Tom Norris (left) has led the controversial project for the past twoRead More

New research reveals views on savings pots

Half of retirees ‘unlikely to seek advice’ on accessing pensions

More than half of retirees say they would not seek advice on whether to take a lump sum out of their pension pot, according to new research. Recent reports suggestRead More

Promotions target growth for KPMG

KPMG is targeting growth in its financial services, cyber security, restructuring, and tax teams with promotions at partner and director level. Andy Masters, head of savings and wealth, has beenRead More

Change will 'unify' company

Baker Tilly rebrands under RSM global name

Baker Tilly will be adopting RSM as a common brand name, uniting under a single global brand with more than 100 fellow member firms around the world of the RSMRead More