Collector pays UK-record £1m for rare coin
Only six Edward VIII sovereigns were made but it is not just its rarity that fascinates historians. …
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Mukesh Ambani: Asia’s richest man in $13bn ruling boost
India’s Supreme Court rejects telecom operator’s plea for relief on government levies. …
China’s economic growth hits 30-year low
The world’s second largest economy has seen weak domestic demand amid a trade war with the US. …
Flybe: Viable business or destined to fail?
The airline has been through several restructurings – can this latest rescue save the company? …
Flybe boss says government loan is not a bailout
However the airline is “in conversation” with the government over a loan, Mark Anderson has confirmed. …
Climate change: Extinction Rebellion blocks Shell’s Aberdeen HQ
Extinction Rebellion protesters arrived at the base in Altens at about 06:30 and plan to remain there all day. …
Asda trials refills at ‘sustainability store’
Shoppers can fill their own containers at the store, as the supermarket tries to reduce plastic waste. …
Squishies squash sales at The Works
A super-soft foam toy had been a sales phenomenon for the discount retailer, but is now being shunned. …
Estate agents report ‘uplift’ in housing market
Expectations of future sales have “risen sharply” according to property professionals. …
US and China sign deal to ease trade war
Mr Trump has hailed the deal as a “transformative”, but the majority of tariffs will remain in place. …
New advice issued to prevent workplace harassment
The equality watchdog’s guidance includes warnings on pub banter and social media posts. …
Greggs picks Just Eat for home deliveries
The High Street food giant chooses its delivery partner as the market for takeaways continues to grow. …
German economy sees weakest growth since 2013
Exports grew more slowly, and investment in equipment and machinery weakened, official data shows. …
Flybe: Airline and rail rivals attack government rescue
British Airways’ owner IAG files a complaint to the EU arguing Flybe’s rescue breaks state aid rules. …
Fall in inflation raises prospects of interest rate cut
Speculation grows that UK interest rates will be cut after inflation slows in December. …
Flybe reaches rescue deal with shareholders
The airline’s investors will put more money in while the government will review air passenger tax. …
Gambling on credit cards to be banned
The ban, which starts on 14 April, comes after reviews of the industry by the commission and the government. …
BHS: Dominic Chappell ordered to pay £9.5m into pension schemes
Dominic Chappell bought the store chain from Sir Philip Green for £1 before it closed down in 2016. …