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Economy

Brexit may change growth rate from 2.2% to 1.4%

UK companies to benefit from cut in corporation tax IFM Correspondent November 25, 2016: Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered the last Autumn Statement this year and said that the government is focused on preparing and supporting the economy as they begin to write a new chapter in the country’s history. Hammond spoke about tackling the weaknesses in...
Economy

Autumn Statement is just what business needs

Chancellor Hammond is not about fancy initiatives, meddling too much or tweaking things for the sake of a good headline; he does something only when it is required Alan Mellor November 24, 2016: The UK government’s first – and last – Autumn Statement will be remembered for its sensibleness. When faced with a crisis, Ronald...
Economy

Saudi, Russia to work together on oil prices

Price of oil jumps 5% September 6, 2016: The price of oil jumped by 5% after Russia and Saudi Arabia discussed ways to stabilise oil prices on the sidelines of the G20 summit in China. Both countries said they will not act immediately but could limit output in the future. The joint statement was signed...