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Five must-have gadgets for flexible working
As well as added efficiency, flexible working gives you the chance to indulge in some gadgetry. Here’s what we think should be top of your list
How SwiftKey took on Google and won over Stephen Fry Video
It just won a Webby - otherwise known as the Oscars of the internet - and boasts six million downloads to date. Stephen Fry hails it a “great British success story”. But what is SwiftKey and who’s behind it?
Diamond Jubilee celebrations 'could hamper economic recovery'
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations could weigh down on the UK economy as it struggles to recover from recession, the Bank of England has said.
First-time buyers rush to benefit from stamp duty holiday
London-based estate agents were among those to benefit from a rush of first-time buyers trying to beat the end of a stamp duty holiday.
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London-based Wonga.com take loan services to South Africa
Wonga.com, the short-term loan provider, is taking its services south of the equator to South Africa.
King slashes growth forecast by a third
Bank of England Governor Sir Mervyn King has today cut his growth forecasts for the year from 1.2 per cent to 0.8 per cent. He blamed the economic storm brewing in the Eurozone for his decision which comes as a blow to the UK - already experiencing a double-dip recession.
Trend watch: The rise of social tools in the workplace
A new report by Google has found that social tools in the workplace are on the rise and carry many benefits.
Unemployment falls in London but remains above national average
London’s unemployment rate remains well above the national average despite a marginal drop in the latest jobless figures.
Survey drives momentum for bus strike
Londoners have shown support for bus drivers as nine out of ten say bus drivers deserve an Olympic bonus.
Suits you Sir! Alexander McQueen to come to open on Savile Row
Mayfair’s famous tailoring street Savile Row will soon be the home to a new Alexander McQueen flagship store. The luxury fashion house has secured a rental deal for 9 Savile Row, for a 400 sq m two-story store.
Brit Twitter users soar to 10 million
Not since Sir Alfred Jones brought the banana to UK shores has something been so speedily embraced by British culture as Twitter!
Desmond’s London Dockland printing site to become homes
Richard Desmond, owner of the Daily Star and Daily Express is apparently in talks with British Waterways to convert his West Ferry Printers site into luxury homes.
Bank expected to cut growth forecasts for 2012 again
Wait for riots compensation 'gives businesses sleepless nights'
Flexible working plans for civil servants during Olympic Games
Third runway at Heathrow 'would boost GDP by £8bn', peer claims
Rebekah Brooks charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice
Groupon bounces back as losses shrink
London’s most expensive flat put on market for £65m
Heathrow still busiest airport… but could be “local airport” by 2027
