Protesting businessman suspends hunger strike ahead of bank meeting
A businessman protesting about his treatment by financial institutions has agreed to suspend his hunger strike ahead of a meeting later this week.
Finance
Third straight gain for US markets as healthcare firms lead rally
Healthcare and technology companies powered stocks broadly higher on Wall Street on Wednesday, giving the market its third straight gain.
Chancellor says he gets ‘little thanks’ for money Scotland gets from UK
Chancellor Philip Hammond has insisted that Scotland “gets it share” of UK spending – but complained he gets “precious little thanks” from the SNP for it.
Chancellor Philip Hammond accused of ‘penalising’ Scots
Chancellor Philip Hammond is “penalising” Scots by shortchanging Holyrood ministers of billions of pounds of cash, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has claimed.
Majority of accountants expect no-deal Brexit, poll finds
A majority of people working in the finance sector believe the UK will exit the EU without a deal, a study found.
Incomes on the up in Fresno County
Personal income rose by 3.1% on average in 2017 in Fresno County to $41,470.
Personal income figures show San Francisco County among the wealthiest
San Francisco County is in the top 10 for average personal income in California.
Bank and ATM closures could leave Scots struggling to access cash
Scots have been warned they could be left facing an “uphill battle” to access their cash following an “alarming” number of bank and cash machine closures.
Continued decline in turnover for oil support services ‘concerning’
Companies supporting the oil and gas sector have seen their turnover decline for the third year in a row, a new report revealed.
Scotland and City of London benefit from working together – Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has spoken of strengthening Scotland’s partnership with the City of London at a business event.
Money: Six tips to help keep you in the black this festive season
WITH just four shopping days to go, the rush is on to pick up the last few precious gifts to put under the tree for loved ones.