RBS may face further action by financial regulator
Craig TaylorThe Financial Conduct Authority is investigating the bank’s treatment of some small business customers. BBC News – Business
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Home-buying to be ‘faster and less stressful’ following review
Ministers are asking the industry how to streamline the home-buying process in England and Wales. BBC News – Business
Is now the time to raise interest rates?
With the economy on an uncertain footing, but inflation crushing wage growth, should rates rise now? BBC News – Business
Goldman Sachs chief Lloyd Blankfein hints at Frankfurt move
Lloyd Blankfein tweets he intends to spend more time in Frankfurt, a hint of a post-Brexit move. BBC News – Business
Unemployment drops by 52,000 but jobless rate stays at same level
The number of people out of work is still at lowest level since 1975, figures indicate. BBC News – Business
EasyJet and Lufthansa make offers for parts of Alitalia
The failing Italian airline has received seven offers from interested companies. BBC News – Business