Year-long wage squeeze nearing an end
Craig TaylorUnemployment fell by 16,000 between December and February to 1.42 million. BBC News – Business
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Sorrell set to make £20m from WPP shares
WPP chief Sir Martin Sorrell will keep his share options but not get a payoff after resigning. BBC News – Business
Jaguar Land Rover to shed 1,000 contract staff
The UK’s biggest car maker will not be renewing the contracts of 1,000 temporary workers. BBC News – Business
London Stock Exchange names David Schwimmer as new boss
David Schwimmer will replace Xavier Rolet, who stepped down last November amid a boardroom row. BBC News – Business
Rate rise doubts as property demand falls, says RICS
Fewer people moving home means less spending making May’s interest rate decision harder, surveyors say. BBC News – Business
British Gas price rise unjustified, says government
The increase will affect 4.1 million customers who will see average bills rise by £60 a year. BBC News – Business