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Findings a 'national shame'

Britain’s top bosses see pay gap rise over employees

Chief executives are paid on average 145 times more than their employees ...

On the Money

No need for oxygen yet…but be a little wary

Alan Steel
It’s a while since I wrote anything about Canada. Thought it would be a welcome change from all this Brexit navel-gazing.

Profits to get uplift

Banks to benefit as savers await boost from rate rise

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Banks rather than savers are likely to be the biggest beneficiaries of a rise in interest rates ...

Commercial real estate

High streets will adapt to squeeze on retailers

Paul Jennings

SNP accused of tinkering

Labour urges tax reform as super rich income rockets

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Labour is calling for further tax reform after revealing data showing how the income of the super rich has almost doubled in just five years.

On the Money

Pessimists need to admit it’s getting better

Alan Steel
Alan Steel: ignore the warnings of gloom ahead

Influencers play a key role

Is social media important for food and drink firms?

Social media
How does the trend towards online consumption affect British food and drink companies?

Ofgem takes action

EDF to pay £350,000 after missing meter target

EDF Energy is to pay out £350,000 after the supplier missed its target to install smart meters for its customers last year.

Successful tests by fintech firm

Origo ready for 15m Pensions Dashboard users

Origo, the Edinburgh-based fintech company, says its technology is ready to cope with 15 million active..

Poster was suggestive

Lingerie advert banned for ‘objectifying’ women

An advertising poster which was displayed by a Glasgow retailer has been banned for objectifying women and being likely to cause offence.