UK consumer confidence hits two-year high, but ‘Burnham bounce’ may be fading – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Capital gains tax: how it works, benefits and pitfalls of another hike TalkTalk is scrambling to secure its future amid the threat of administration, closing in on deals to sell its consumer and broadband arms as it seeks to save 900 jobs. The telecoms company said on Friday it is in the final stages of sealing deals to sell its consumer business as well as its wholesale operation, PXC. Continue reading...