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Bank of England pumping in £25bn more to money supply

The Bank of England hammered home its view that eventual UK economic recovery would be “slow” as it hiked the amount by which it is boosting the money supply yet again, this time by a further £25bn to £200bn.

Wood Group’s chairman warns revenue losses from North Sea could hit £783bn

Sir Ian Wood warned that the UK could miss out on $1300bn (£783bn) in oil and gas revenues unless industry players and ministers get their acts together to ensure that the country maximises the recovery of the reserves beneath the North Sea.

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Markets & Economy

UK economy ‘returning to growth’ as unemployment across the Atlantic surges

Figures released by the OECD yesterday indicated the UK economy was starting to grow again after the worst slump since the 1930s, but a separate report said the US unemployment rate has surpassed 10% for the first time since 1983 – and is likely to go higher.

Let’s be realistic on valuations, says Charles Stanley chairman

Sir David Howard, chairman of stockbroker Charles Stanley, yesterday warned wealth managers retain unrealistic expectations about the value of their businesses.

Strong rebound fuels optimism over UK manufacturing sector

UK manufacturing output rebounded strongly in September – posting its biggest monthly rise since July 2002 and providing further reassurance that August’s tumble resulted mainly from a holiday shutdown of factories.

Corporate & SME

Cosmo grabs a slice of success

When I ask Cosmo Tamburro if he misses his native Italy, the chairman of the eponymous pizza and pasta maker ends up fighting back tears.

Melrose given green light for Bulgarian gas field as other ventures pay off

Melrose Resources said it has been given the green light to start producing gas from the Kavarna find offshore Bulgaria and has made good progress in other parts of its empire.

Farmers to aid carbon footprint tool study

NFU Scotland is urging its members to participate in a Scottish Government study that will ultimately produce a farm-based tool to more accurately measure a farm’s contribution to greenhouse gas production and climate change.

Personal Finance

Home insulation scheme latest weapon in battle to reduce energy bills

A new campaign has been launched with Scottish government backing to improve home insulation in Scotland.

Little appetite for ethical investments

Tomorrow marks the start of National Ethical Investment Week.

House prices increase for fourth consecutive month

House prices increased for the fourth month in a row during October, rising by 1.2%, new figures have revealed

Analysis

C&W hoping split brings boost

Richard Lapthorne, chairman of Cable & Wireless, is going to deliver on his long-awaited promise to split the company into two businesses, saying they have better growth prospects as independent companies.

M&S aims to maintain success after profit haul surprises City

Yesterday was a good day for Sir Stuart Rose.