First coal-free day in Britain since Industrial Revolution
Craig TaylorFriday was the first day coal wasn’t used to generate electricity since the Industrial Revolution, says the National Grid. BBC News – Business
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Biggest fall in UK retail sales in seven years
Sales were down 1.4% in the first quarter of 2017, their biggest decline since early 2010. BBC News – Business
TalkTalk and BT rated worst for broadband in Which? survey
A Which? survey finds high levels of dissatisfaction with many UK broadband providers. BBC News – Business
Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya held in UK
The businessman has been bailed on security of £650,000 after appearing in court in London. BBC News – Business
Lloyds eyes Berlin for post-Brexit push
The banking group will set up a base in Germany after the UK leaves the EU, the BBC understands. BBC News – Business
Industrial strategy ‘must help’ UK creative industries
Ministers told film-making, music, and video games are becoming important parts of industry. BBC News – Business