Business

Britain’s post-recession boom is petering out, with the economy returning to normal growth levels, new data are expected to show this week. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

The Bank of England will issue banknotes bearing the likeness of King Charles for the first time on Wednesday. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

European recycling group Renewi is effectively paying waste management giant Biffa £125million to take its local authority waste treatment business off its hands. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

Iconic bootmaker Dr Martens has halved shareholder payouts and unveiled plans to slash its costs by up to £25million, after seeing its annual profits crash. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

Anglo American has rejected a last minute plea from larger rival BHP to extend talks about a £38billion takeover, effectively ending the five week takeover battle for the mining giant. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

The general election on July 4 means few economists in the UK are anticipating an imminent interest rates cut. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury has snapped up the academic publishing group Rowman & Littlefield for £65million, its largest deal to date. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

Pets At Home says that a tough market for pet accessories and higher costs have sent its annual pre-tax profits down 13.7% to £105.7million. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

Struggling late night bars and gastro pubs group Revolution has rejected a rescue approach from rival Nightcap and warned that it faces a cash crunch within months. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

Song writers, composers and music publishers, including Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Harry Styles and Sam Smith received a record £944million in royalty payments last year, industry group PRS for Music says. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed