London wins top financial center title once again as gap with New York widens

London has held onto top spot in the latest ranking of global financial centers as the gap with second placed New York City (NYC) widens, according to the most recent iteration of the semi-annual report released on Monday. Despite the looming threat of Brexit and...

Will China and Russia support oil sanctions on North Korea? Experts are skeptical

The United Nations Security Council is meeting later on Monday to vote on new sanctions on North Korea, but whether China and Russia will support an oil embargo remains in question, said experts. The U.S. wants the Security Council to impose an oil embargo on the...

Opening Quote: ABF’s recipe for sweeter profit; Carillion’s shake-up; Body Shop’s mystery man

Associated British Foods has arguably the perfect recipe for our times. There is a lot to be said for some cheap and cheerful new clothes, a nice cup of tea, plenty of sugar and a hot buttered crumpet when inflation keeps outstripping wage growth, consumers are...