March 8 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on thebusiness pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verifiedthese stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
The Times
Lloyds TSB agreed to "remove" 800,000 pounds (
A leading shareholder in Carillion Plc is callingfor the break-up of the Big Four accounting firms, in the wakeof the company's collapse in January. http://bit.ly/2HfRYNE
The Guardian
The European Union has responded to
New Look has confirmed plans for a restructuring processcalled a company voluntary arrangement, which could involve theclosure of up to 60 of the fashion chain's 593 stores, while afurther six sites have been sublet to third parties. http://bit.ly/2FBVB3g
The Telegraph
Energy regulator Ofgem has put forward plans for itstoughest ever clampdown on energy network profits in a bid tosave households 5 billion pounds (
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has warned rivalEuropean cities such as
Sky News
Airbus SE says 3,700 jobs across
The Institute of Directors?, one of
The Independent
Local councils have seen their central government fundinghalved in the era of austerity and are now on the verge offinancial breaking point, according to a new report by theNational Audit Office. https://ind.pn/2HfScEu
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