Economics

UK shares edged lower this morning as concerns over the economic recovery in the US, and yesterday's move by the country to curb tax avoidance via M&A deals, continue to weigh on investor sentiment.

UK public borrowing rose more than expected in August, figures released by the government today have revealed.

UK sugar manufacturer Tate & Lyle saw its shares fall by nearly 20% at one stage this morning after it warned profits will sharply undershoot estimates.

Barclays has hired former Citigroup banker Akshaya Bhargava to head up its recently restructured wealth management business, following the exit of Peter Horrell in June.

Shares in the largest Scottish companies, notably financials, helped power the FTSE 100 higher this morning after the results of the Scottish referendum revealed the country had voted to remain part of the UK.

Prime Minister David Cameron has said there will be "no re-runs" of the Scottish referendum which saw a decisive vote in favour of the country remaining part of the UK.

The majority of Scotland has voted to stay as part of the UK, with the 'no' campaign taking 55% of the vote, but how did this look on the ground?

The pound reached a two-year high against the euro overnight while yields on gilts and treasuries rose, as Scottish voters rejected independence from the UK and investors swapped safe havens for equities.

Investment Week brings you the best reaction from the twittersphere as the UK digests the results of Scotland's historic referendum.

Fund managers, economists, and currency traders waited with bated breath for the outcome of the historic referendum in which Scotland would decide its future - whether inside or outside the UK.