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Richard Branson bank to site new HQ in CapitalMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:11PMTHE Scottish finance industry received a much-needed boost yesterday as two firms unveiled plans to create hundreds of jobs north of the Border, reversing a recent downward tr

London close: Footsie tops up gainsMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:01AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Footsie consolidated last week’s strong performance with another day of gains, though trading was subdued with the US closed. Telecoms group Cable & Wireless Worldwide was the best performer on a weekend report Singapore Telecom is eyeing up the telephony group.

National Insurance Holiday Does Not Go Far Enough, Says Business GroupMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:25AMThe Forum of Private Business is welcoming a National Insurance (NI) holiday for some start-ups but calling for further tax breaks if small businesses are to be the catalyst for sustained economic recovery.

London afternoon: Bid talk enlivens subdued sessionMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:31AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Leading shares remain moderately firmer on balance, but with the US markets closed and with a paucity of corporate news in the UK to get the juices flowing, trading is subdued.

London midday: Languid London ambles higherMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:46AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Footsie finished the morning in positive territory, raising hopes that the blue-chip index can add to its run of five days of rises in succession. It was a quiet morning, however, possibly reflecting the fact that US markets will be closed for the Labour Day holiday today.