25-Apr-2014 11:22

AstraZeneca shareholders protest over pay at AGM - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/04/25/uk-astrazeneca-pay-idUKBREA3O0I120140425

Morning papers: Bank hit by bonus backlash - FT Adviser :: http://www.ftadviser.com/2014/04/25/investments/economic-indicators/morning-papers-bank-hit-by-bonus-backlash-ezmKIUGFGHpyTuMP9es9MK/article.html

The Gherkin placed into receivership as London skyscraper's sale looks likely - Evening Standard :: http://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/the-gherkin-placed-into-receivership-as-london-skyscrapers-sale-looks-likely-9282850.html

Retail sales stronger than expected in March - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/04/25/uk-britain-retail-idUKBREA3O0MO20140425

William Hill to axe more than 100 shops as duty hike takes its toll - This is Money :: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2612915/William-Hill-axe-100-shops-duty-hike-takes-toll.html

RBS scraps bonus plan after government intervenes - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/04/25/uk-royal-bank-scot-bonuses-idUKBREA3O0HG20140425

UPDATE 1-Pearson says makes "solid" start to year, strong pound drags - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/25/pearson-idUSL6N0NH1SZ20140425

Quindell plans legal action against shortseller Gotham City - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/36827086-cc49-11e3-bd33-00144feabdc0.html

Starbucks Reports Loss in UK Despite 22% Rise in Operating Margin - International Business Times UK :: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/starbucks-reports-loss-uk-despite-22-rise-operating-margin-1446013

GE Savoir Faire Gives Immelt Chance to Win France's Alstom - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-24/ge-set-to-face-long-arm-of-french-state-in-potential-alstom-bid.html