Articles By Lianna Brinded

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Lloyds’ Profits Rise on Restructuring and Cost Cutting

Britain’s state backed bank reports higher first quarter profits on improved margins and lower costs

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UK Benefits: Debunking Welfare Myths

Following roll-out of Universal Credit system, IBTimes UK looks at facts and fiction of British benefit culture.

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Universal Credit: UK Benefits Shake-Up Begins in Manchester

The coalition government’s welfare overhaul gets trialled in Greater Manchester

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Mis-selling Derivatives: Hurdles Still Face SME Compensation Hopes

First round of refunds to SMEs is step in right direction - but should come with several warnings.

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How-To-Guide: UK Corporation Tax Avoidance

IBTimes UK guides you through legal tax avoidance methods used by giants such as Starbucks and Amazon.

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UK Tax Avoidance: Top 10 Giant Companies Dodging Corporation Tax [SLIDESHOW]

Some of Britain’s best known brands pay little or not tax through various tax avoidance schemes and loopholes

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UK Pay Freeze: Private and Public Sector Pay Awards Tumble

Pay specialists XpertHR says 2013 will be a weak year for pay awards as settlements decline.

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Mis-Selling Derivatives: Bank Agrees to First IRSA Redress Payouts

EXCLUSIVE: One of Britain's biggest banks delivers positive first set of redress offers for SMEs.

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Brightside CEO Martyn Holman Q&A: Strong Results and Insurance Industry Outlook [VIDEO]

Holman tells IBTimes UK about group's strong results and insurance industry outlook.

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William Hague: New Iran Sanctions Are Redundant

UK foreign secretary declares there’s no need for new sanctions against Tehran just as investigation accuses Glencore for 'unacceptable' Iran trades.