‘Brexit uncertainty is harming my business’
Rob Tanner is one of a number of small business owners who say the political stalemate is damaging. …
Business
Are US billionaires really going to pay more tax?
For years, the assumption has been that most Americans are anti-tax, but are attitudes changing? …
What’s it like working with someone you’re married to?
Some couples who work together say it makes both partnerships stronger, but it’s not always easy to navigate. …
Syrians in Brazil: ‘I am not a millionaire, but I will be’
Two Syrian refugee chefs hope their food businesses will make them millionaires in Brazil. …
Libor rigging inquiry shut down by Serious Fraud Office
The Serious Fraud Office unexpectedly closes an investigation into interest rate fraud. …
Carney: Brexit deal ‘positive’ for UK economy
Governor of the Bank of England says deal takes away the threat of a ‘disorderly’ Brexit. …
The spectacular fall of money manager Neil Woodford
Sacked from his flagship fund, and shutting the business – the story of Neil Woodford and his sudden fall. …
Are young Brits falling out of love with the cuppa?
Demand for builder’s tea is falling, while coffee and herbal teas are becoming popular. …
Boeing staff texted about 737 Max issue in 2016
A pilot allegedly wrote that he had “unknowingly” lied to regulators during tests of the 737 Max. …
Asbestos discovery triggers Johnson & Johnson baby powder recall in US
The firm recalls one batch after regulators find trace amounts of asbestos in a bottle bought online. …
The UK universities benefitting from opioid money
Two institutions were awarded a combined £3.4m last year from the family behind Purdue Pharma. …
Barclays board approved ‘sham’ Qatar deal
Barclays’ board approved an agreement at the heart of fraud charges against former executives, a court hears. …
Sainsbury’s to stop selling fireworks
The supermarket is the first to end sales amid calls for a ban to protect pets and the vulnerable. …
China economy: Third quarter growth misses expectations
The world’s second largest economy is battling a trade war with the US and slowing domestic demand. …
Ghost nets: Tackling a silent killer of the seas
Ghost nets kill huge numbers of marine animals every year, but new tech might help prevent that. …
IMF: What is it and why does it matter?
The annual meeting of the IMF gets under way in Washington this week. …
Banning out-of-hours email ‘could harm employee wellbeing’
Stopping staff accessing email outside the office could leave some feeling stressed, research suggests. …
Savile Row tailors caught up as US tariffs come in
Men’s wool suits are among the products facing new tariffs at a crucial time for UK trade. …