Executive pay: ‘Fat Cat Wednesday’ highlighted
Craig TaylorTop bosses will have earned more by the first Wednesday in January than typical workers earn in the entire year, according to a new calculation. BBC News – Business
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Train fares rise by an average of 2.3%
Passengers face higher rail fares across the UK as average price increases of 2.3% are introduced. BBC News – Business
Advisers helping tax evasion face fines
Heavy fines for accountants, bankers, lawyers and advisers who assist tax evaders come into force. BBC News – Business
What’s moved money, oil and shares in 2016?
Massive political events have made 2016 a standout year – what impact have these had on the pound, shares and the price of oil? BBC News – Business
House price growth stable in 2016, says Nationwide
House price growth was “stable in 2016” but is likely to slow next year, Nationwide says. BBC News – Business
Monte dei Paschi sees funding gap grow
Italian lender Monte dei Paschi faces a capital shortfall of €8.8bn, higher than the €5bn previously estimated by the bank. BBC News – Business