Sir Martin Sorrell: stop bashing business

One of Britain's most successful chief executives, Sir Martin Sorrell, has called for an end to "business bashing" and said that if politicians keep up their attacks on the private sector, successful companies will move abroad.

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Sir David Michels: ‘No question executive pay has got too large. But what’s enough?’

M&S deputy chairman and one of corporate Britain's best-known figures, Sir David Michels, has just bought a company and he's scared stiff.

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Chancellor’s austerity measures causing UK ‘lasting damage’, NIESR warns

A former chief economist at the Cabinet Office has accused the Chancellor of causing lasting social and economic damage to the UK because of a refusal to ease austerity in the short-term.

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Independent Scotland would be laden with debt, warns NIESR

An independent Scotland would be heavily indebted and at increased risk of default, placing greater restrictions on economic and fiscal policy, a think tank has warned.

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BSkyB’s on-demand service broadcasts its fear of online rival Netflix

When Netflix launched in the UK last month, it made one thing clear: the online television and film service was not bothered about scrapping with LoveFilm, its most obvious rival.

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Amazon warns of losses as fourth-quarter profit slides

Amazon shares slid 8pc after the company reported a fall in fourth-quarter profits and warned of an impending loss.

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Private company Circle set to take over ailing Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Private healthcare partnership Circle will unveil its strategy for turning round a debt-laden NHS hospital this week as it takes over the day-to-day running of the site.

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RBS chief executive Stephen Hester refuses £1m bonus

Hester has taken the dramatic step of saying he would not accept a £963,000 bonus as he moved to quell growing outrage.

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Greek debt deal hit by eurozone ratings downgrades

Hopes of a Greek debt deal were undermined on Friday night after Fitch downgraded the ratings of five eurozone countries, including Italy and Spain.

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Barclays shareholders warn on bonuses

A group of Barclays' largest shareholders have warned the company they will not accept lavish payouts to its senior bankers, including chief executive Bob Diamond.

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