Tariffs on hold in early US-China trade deal
The so-called phase one deal will see billions of dollars in tariffs removed or delayed.
Timetable set for Woodford fund repayments
Stricken investors in Neil Woodford's former flagship fund will receive their first payments on 20 January.
General election 2019: Pound and shares surge
The FTSE is higher while sterling hits its highest level against the dollar since June last year.
Viagogo's takeover of StubHub faces competition probe
The regulator is considering whether the takeover will lead to "a substantial lessening of competition".
Businesses urge Johnson to secure trade deals
Bosses have called on the prime minister to secure the future terms of trade with the EU.
Qantas picks Airbus over Boeing for longest flights
The move marks a fresh blow to rival Boeing as it deals with the fallout from its grounded 737 Max jets.

Apprenticeship levy’s low take-up highlighted by survey December 9, 2019
Two years after its launch, half of the companies covered by the scheme have yet to spend anything
Specialist Asperger’s data course proves a good fit December 9, 2019
A team of psychiatrists, neuropsychologists and coaches help prepare students better for the workplace
Decline in MBA applicants in US not mirrored in Europe December 8, 2019
Student demand for choice offered by European business schools stays strong
European business school alumni share relocation experiences December 8, 2019
Interviews with students who decided to move to pursue their business degrees

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UK retail stocks boosted by election result
on December 13, 2019 at 12:22 pm
Britain's retail sector was boosted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson's resounding general election victory on Friday, as investors factored in expectations of a step-up in consumer sentiment and spending in the key holiday season. Francis Maguire reports.
Victory for nationalism? Johnson's win puts UK's future in doubt
on December 13, 2019 at 10:50 am
Britain's election result was hailed as a victory for English, Scottish and Irish nationalism. Could it could spell the end of the United Kingdom? Ciara Lee reports
Sterling, stocks jump after Johnson wins big in UK
on December 13, 2019 at 9:57 am
Sterling and UK stocks both gained Friday after a big win for Boris Johnson's Conservatives in the country's general election, with investors betting that means a quick and orderly Brexit. Julian Satterthwaite reports.
U.S. reaches 'deal in principle' with China on Trade -source
on December 12, 2019 at 10:48 pm
The White House has reached a "deal in principle" with Beijing to move forward with their "phase one" trade deal to resolve a 17-month trade war. Conway G. Gittens has the details.