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Energy secretary promises 'decisive' action against price rises
Business and Energy secretary Greg Clark has warned energy firms that there will be action taken against those who unjustly raise household bills.
Snap election 'an excuse to do nothing' - WPP chief Sorrell
The CEO of advertising giant WPP has said the decision of Theresa May to call a snap election later this year is "just another excuse to do nothing".
MPs vote overwhelmingly for snap election
MPs have voted overwhelmingly in favour of holding the early election on 8 June.
Snap elections mean reduced risk of disorderly exit from EU, Morgan Stanley says
The Conservative party was likely to win on 8 June, Morgan Stanley said, reducing the risk of a "disorderly" exit from the European Union although it virtually ruled out any possibility of the country remaining within the European single market.
European Metals lithium project feasibility study disappoints
A preliminary feasibility study from Czech lithium explorer European Metals Holdings disappointed investors on Wednesday.
Traders predict Tories will extend majority to 90 seats, polls indicate 100
After Prime Minister Theresa May announced plans for a snap general election on 8 June, financial and betting markets both pointed towards a much increased majority for the Conservative party.
Global fund managers shift from US to Eurozone stocks, UK unloved
Fund managers around the world warmed towards European equities in April despite the upcoming elections in France and amid worries of delays to the White House's plans for tax cuts, according to the results of a widely-followed survey.
Neil Woodford raises £0.5bn for new income focus fund
Star fund manager Neil Woodford drummed up £553m from investors in his new income fund since it launched last month.
Trump signs order for firms to 'Buy American, Hire American'
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order which will lead to a review of a visa scheme for skilled foreign workers, encouraging US companies to "Buy American, Hire American. ".