‘Urban flight’ raises house prices in villages
Craig TaylorProperty values in less densely-populated areas have risen faster than elsewhere, the Resolution Foundation says. BBC News – Business
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Barclays boss predicts biggest economic boom since 1948
Jes Staley gives his upbeat assessment on the day Barclays reveals profits have more than doubled. BBC News – Business
Apple profits double as it squares up to Facebook
Tech rivals both enjoy bumper profits but Apple’s latest move could dent Facebook’s future sales. BBC News – Business
BA hopes wealthy tourists can plug corporate hole
Airline boss Sean Doyle says the leisure sector will be a buffer against weak business travel. BBC News – Business
Post office scandal: Ex-boss quits director role after convictions quashed
Paula Vennells to step down from Dunelm days after 39 postmasters saw their convictions quashed. BBC News – Business
Brexit: UK and Australia agree ‘vast majority’ of trade deal
A full trade agreement in principle should be agreed between the UK and Australia by June BBC News – Business