Bitcoin Setback: New Central Bank Warning

India's biggest Bitcoin trading platform has suspended operations after the country's central bank warned of the risks of using virtual money. Confirmation that BuySellBitCo.in had closed its platform came just over a week after the currency's value...

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Apple Strikes iPhone Deal With China Mobile

Apple has finally secured a deal to bring the iPhone to China Mobile, the world's biggest network, opening the door to a massive sales boost. The state-owned network has more than 750 million subscribers. The latest iPhone 5S and 5C will go on sale...

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Britain's Economy 'Could Overtake Germany'

Britain could overtake Germany to become Europe's largest economy, according to new research by an economic think-tank. The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) predicts the UK's GDP will move ahead of France by 2018, then leapfrog Germany...

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Global Rough Diamond Trade Thrives In Antwerp

By Robert Nisbet, Europe Correspondent In four unprepossessing streets in the centre of Antwerp, a secretive, centuries-old business is conducted behind bulletproof glass where a handshake and the Yiddish word "mazel" seals the deal. The international...

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Cheques: Smartphone Scans Could Ensure Future

People will be able to use their smartphones to make a payment by cheque under new Government proposals. There were plans to kill of cheques from 2018, but because of a public outcry the plans were scrapped and the Government now describes cheques as...

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Obama Signs Budget Deal And Defence Bill

President Barack Obama has signed a bipartisan budget bill and a defence bill, marking a modest end to a challenging year for the White House and Congress. The president put his signature on both hard-fought bills while on holiday with his family in...

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Barclays Fined £2.3m For 'Records Failure'

Barclays has been fined $3.75m (£2.3m) by a US regulator over an alleged decade-long failure to properly keep electronic records, emails and instant messages. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) said that from 2002 to April 2012, Barclays...

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Pound Hits Two-Year High Against Dollar

The pound has hit its highest level against the US dollar for nearly two-and-a-half years amid Britain's buoyant economic recovery. Sterling rose to 1.65 dollars, a level not seen since August 2011, as strong economic figures continue to provide a boost...

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NatWest 'Hit By Fourth Online Banking Glitch'

NatWest has been hit by a cyberattack, leaving customers unable to access online accounts. The bank's online banking service was disrupted after it was deliberately bombarded with internet traffic.    Twitter users tweeted to say they...

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Millions Stress About Finances 'Every Day'

By Poppy Trowbridge, Consumer Affairs Correspondent In the UK, 18.1 million people feel stressed about their finances every day, according to new research seen by Sky News. Financial worries are even greater than concerns over health, or even job...

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Npower To Pay £3.5m To Vulnerable Customers

Npower has agreed to pay £3.5m to vulnerable customers after an Ofgem investigation found the energy firm breached sales rules. Regulator Ofgem said the failings of doorstep and telesales staff meant customers were not able to make informed decisions...

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Mortgage Misery For Millions If Rates Go Up

By Ed Conway, Economics Editor Around four million families would not have enough cash to pay their mortgage if interest rates rose to barely half the rate they were before the crisis, according to Bank of England research. The warning from the...

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Ban Payday Loan Ads On Kids' TV, MPs Say

Payday lenders should be banned from advertising on children's television to stop young people believing that getting money is "easy", MPs have urged. The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee (BIS) recommended stopping advertising on programming...

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National Grid To Ask Firms To Ration Power Use

Businesses may be asked to switch off their electrical equipment next winter in exchange for payment. The National Grid says it could pay firms to cut their energy use on winter evenings in 2014 to help it cope with greater demand for energy use than...

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Festive Decorations Firm Calls In Administrator

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor The company which puts up Christmas decorations in major UK shopping centres including Bluewater and Lakeside will on Friday fall into administration after axing its entire 190-strong workforce. Sky News has learnt...

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Christmas Debts 'Won't Be Cleared Until June'

The average family is going to take on debts this Christmas that will take until June to pay off, it has been claimed. The Trades Union Congress has carried out research that shows that the typical family will add £685 to its borrowing by the time the...

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BlackBerry: £2.7bn Loss As Revenue Plunges

BlackBerry has reported a loss of £2.7bn ($4.4bn) in its third quarter, as its market share has continued to slide. The makers of mobile phones and other electrical products also said that its revenue dropped by 56% in the same period. BlackBerry,...

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UK GDP: Economy Growing Faster Than Expected

Britain's economy has grown faster than expected, despite fears there is underlying fragility. The Office for National Statistics said British gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.8% in the third quarter, confirming previous estimates. Annual GDP...

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Christmas Shoppers To Spend £12bn In Four Days

By Emma Birchley, Sky News Reporter Shoppers are expected to spend £12bn in just four days as they make the most of slashed prices and promotions, according to retail forecasters. The deals are being offered as a fierce battle for sales rages both...

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Tobacco Boss Quits Helm Of Silk Cut-Maker

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor The executive who orchestrated Japan's biggest-ever takeover of a British company has quit his role at the helm of the manufacturer of Benson & Hedges and Silk Cut. Sky News has learnt that Pierre de Labouchere,...

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Ireland Bailout Exit 'Not End Of The Road'

Ireland's finance minister has warned of continuing pain ahead as the country prepares to officially exit its bailout. At a news conference in Dublin ahead of Sunday's milestone, Michael Noonan told reporters "this isn't the end of the road" but...

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Cameron Holds Airport Summit As Row Looms

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor David Cameron has held a secret summit with the head of a panel reviewing options for expanding Britain's airport capacity as he braces for a major row to erupt on the issue next week. Sky News has learnt that the...

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HS2 Report: High-Speed Rail 'Essential To UK'

High-speed rail is "essential for the UK", according to a report by a committee of MPs. The risk of not going ahead with the project "significantly outweigh the risks of doing so", the House of Commons Transport Committee has said. The MPs suggested...

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House Approves Budget Deal In Bipartisan Vote

The House has given sweeping bipartisan approval to a budget bill backed by both President Barack Obama, his Democratic allies and a big majority of the chamber's Republicans. The 332-94 vote sends the measure to the Senate, where Republicans are more...

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RSA Boss Quits Over Insurer's Irish Woes

Shares in More Than insurer RSA tumbled 19% on opening on Friday after its chief executive resigned amid the crisis in its Irish division. Simon Lee, whose job was on the line after two recent profits warnings, stood down with immediate effect. He...

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Apple Probe: China Factory Overtime 'Excessive'

An inquiry into alleged sweatshop conditions in Chinese factories that make Apple gadgets has found improvement, but there are still concerns about excessive working hours. The Fair Labor Association (FLA) released its findings after being tasked by...

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Food Poverty: 1.5m UK Pensioners Struggling

By Ashish Joshi, Sky News Correspondent More than 1.5 million British pensioners are now living in food poverty - and the situation is set to worsen this winter, according to new research. The Centre for Economics and Business says a quarter of...

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Ireland's Bord Gais Energy Sold To Centrica

British Gas owner Centrica is in line to take over the energy supply arm of Ireland's state-owned Bord Gais as part of a £1bn deal. The group is part of a consortium that would pick up a business with more than 700,000 Irish household and business customers...

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Versace: Italian Fund Steps Off £900m Catwalk

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor Italy's sovereign wealth fund is close to bowing out of the race to buy a stake in Versace as a trio of international private equity firms battle to invest in one of the world's best-known fashion houses. Sky News...

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Business Round-Up And Week Ahead

Sky's Naomi Kerbel offers a round-up of what's coming up in the week's business news. :: Monday December 16 On Monday, the Federation of Small Business will release its quarterly review looking at how regions and sectors have performed in the fourth...

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Business Round-Up And Week Ahead

Sky's Naomi Kerbel offers a round-up of what's coming up in the week's business news. :: Monday December 9 On Monday, eurozone finance ministers will gather in Brussels ahead of Tuesday's Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting. :: Tuesday...

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Qantas Sinks To 'Junk' Status In Airline War

The credit standing of embattled Australian airline Qantas has been downgraded by a leading rating agency to "junk" status. Standard & Poor's reassessment of the world's second oldest airline comes after the carrier issued a shock profit warning...

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Domino's Pizza Shares Sliced As Boss Quits

Britain's biggest pizza delivery firm has seen its share price fall flat after its boss decided to quit. Domino's Pizza's share price dropped more than 9% in early Friday trading after it confirmed that chief executive Lance Batchelor would leave next...

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E.ON Dual Fuel Price Tariff To Go Up By 3.7%

Energy supplier E.ON has announced an average price rise of 3.7% for its dual fuel customers, effective from January 18. The company said the increase in the dual fuel tariff will add an average of £48 to customers' bills. Consumers with electricity...

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JCB To Create 2,500 Jobs In £150m Expansion

Construction machinery maker JCB has announced a plan to create 2,500 jobs as part of a £150m investment programme. The company said it would expand its operations in Staffordshire and create the jobs by 2018. It estimates that the job boost would...

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RBS Sued In £150m Pre-Crash Advice Battle

Royal Bank of Scotland and a leading rating agency are being sued for £150m over so-called toxic products in the global financial crash. Sixteen European institutional investors have launched legal action against Standard and Poor's (S&P), and the...

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Cath Kidston To Bloom In £250m New Year Sale

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor Cath Kidston, the retailer known for its floral-print product ranges, is eyeing a new year sale jackpot that could net its eponymous founder at least £50m. Sky News can exclusively reveal that TA Associates, the buyout...

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Corbett To Log Out Of Moneysupermarket Chair

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor Gerald Corbett is to step down as chairman of Moneysupermarket, the online price comparison business, seven years after steering it through its stock market debut. Sky News understands that Mr Corbett, the former head...

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US Jobless Rate At Lowest For Five Years

The unemployment rate in the United States dropped to 7% in November, the lowest figure for five years. The sharp drop in the rate, from 7.3% in October, was unexpected and raised the odds that the Federal Reserve could soon begin moving away from its...

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