Fed raises rates as job gains, firming inflation stoke confidence The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday for the second time in three months, a move spurred by steady economic growth, strong job gains and confidence that inflation is rising to the central bank's target. 7:28pm GMT Hammond forced into U-turn on jobs tax after party revolt Chancellor Philip Hammond announced a tax policy U-turn on Wednesday, scrapping a planned rise in an employment levy announced in a budget just a week ago following criticism that the measure breached his party election promises. 1:50pm GMT UK can't quantify impact of leaving EU without trade deal - Brexit minister The British government has not carried out an assessment of what effect leaving the European Union without a new trade deal would have on the economy, Brexit minister David Davis said on Wednesday. 4:36pm GMT UK wage growth weakens but jobless rate lowest since 2005 Inflation gnawed away at British pay growth in the three months to January, an unpromising sign for the economy ahead of its divorce from the European Union even as the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since 2005. 11:12am GMT U.S. retail sales weakest in six months, inflation firming U.S. retail sales recorded their smallest gain in six months in February amid delays in tax refunds, but the biggest rise in the annual inflation rate in nearly five years pointed to rising price pressures that could support further interest rate hikes. 6:59pm GMT Global stocks strengthen, dollar fades as Fed sees gradual tightening U.S. stocks pushed higher on Wednesday, while Treasury yields fell and the dollar weakened, after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the second time in three months but did not flag any plan to accelerate the pace of monetary tightening. 7:45pm GMT Renault CEO Ghosn targeted in French diesel probe France's consumer fraud watchdog told prosecutors that Renault boss Carlos Ghosn should be held responsible for the carmaker's suspected diesel emissions cheating, a judicial source said on Wednesday. 7:46pm GMT British Airways and Unite union to seek end to pay dispute - ACAS British Airways and Britain's biggest trade union Unite will meet to seek an end to a dispute over the wages of some of its cabin crew staff, industrial dispute conciliator ACAS said on Wednesday. 5:26pm GMT New UK drug cost rules leave companies fuming British drugmakers on Wednesday accused Theresa May's Conservative government of breaking a manifesto commitment to improve access to new medicines, following approval of new cost rules that take effect on April 1. 6:08pm GMT In victory for automakers, Trump orders fuel economy rule review The Trump administration on Wednesday ordered a review of tough U.S. vehicle fuel-efficiency standards put in place by the Obama administration, handing a victory to auto industry executives and provoking criticism from Democrats and environmental groups.

US raises benchmark rate by 0.25% The US Federal Reserve raises its key interest rate for only the third time in a decade. 15 March 2017 From the section Business Related content US rates: The slow return to normality Markets in 'no doubt' on US rate rise US creates 242,000 jobs in February U-turn over National Insurance rise The controversial change affecting self-employed people broke a Conservative manifesto commitment. 15 March 2017 From the section UK Politics comments Related content Kuenssberg: Screeching U-turn Reality Check: U-turn gainers Live Business Live: Reaction to US rate rise US Federal Reserve raises benchmark interest rate to 0.75-1% following latest monetary policy meeting. From the section Business US charges Russian spies over Yahoo breach 15 March 2017 From the section Technology comments Jobless rate down but wage growth slows 15 March 2017 From the section Business comments M&S to host chats for 'frazzled' people 15 March 2017 From the section Business Audi and VW raided in emissions probe 15 March 2017 From the section Business Ikea drivers living in trucks for months 15 March 2017 From the section Business Sports Direct dubs pay report 'fake news' 15 March 2017 From the section Business Driverless cars 'may cause complacency' 15 March 2017 From the section Business E.On clears up the past with €16bn loss 15 March 2017 From the section Business Discounters 'exploit' lorry drivers 15 March 2017 From the section Business Also in the News Bye round pound 15 March 2017 From the section UK Warning over fitness tracker hackers 14 March 2017 From the section UK Features & Analysis Slow burn US rates: The slow return to normality 15 March 2017 From the section Business Obesity crisis Is this the food that is making us all fat? 15 March 2017 From the section Business National Insurance U-turn Who benefits from the chancellor's change of heart? 15 March 2017 From the section UK Politics Marked down Who lost the most when cheating was stopped? 15 March 2017 From the section Business Charlotte Hogg The woman who had to quit the Bank of England 14 March 2017 From the section Business Fox and Sky Is this time around any different? Amol Rajan Media editor 14 March 2017 From the section Entertainment & Arts Our Experts Faltering wage growth is becoming May’s headache Two numbers matter to Downing Street – wage growth and inflation. If the latter overtakes the former, that could signal a significant political headache for Number 10. 15 March 2017 Kamal Ahmed Economics editor Doubts over future of UK electric mini BMW boss tells the BBC the issue of tariffs post-Brexit is a factor in deciding where to build the car. 7 March 2017 Simon Jack Business editor Toshiba's troubles: What has gone wrong? The company has a huge hole in its finances caused largely by a massive writedown on US nuclear assets.

Fed Raises Interest Rates for Third Time Since Financial Crisis By BINYAMIN APPELBAUM 2:23 PM ET The move will increase the upward pressure on interest rates that consumers pay, but the immediate effect is likely to be modest. John Taggart for The New York Times When the Fed Raises Rates, Credit Card Holders Feel It First By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ The immediate impact may be slight, but the prospect of three rate increases this year will mean higher loan payments and better returns on savings. Graphic: Why the Fed Raised Rates for the Third Time By KARL RUSSELL The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates for the third time since the financial crisis after being at near zero. Shocks, Recession and 9/11: When the Fed Intervenes By PRADNYA JOSHI The Federal Reserve has a history of changing interest rates to better steer the changing dynamic of the American economy. Here are several pivotal moments. Stocks Climb, Led by Energy Stocks and Dividend Payers 2:33 PM ET Russian Agents Were Behind Yahoo Hack, U.S. Says By VINDU GOEL and ERIC LICHTBLAU 2:35 PM ET Four men, including two Russian intelligence agents, were charged for their roles in the theft of 500 million Yahoo accounts in 2014. 290 Comments Trump, Easing Emissions Rule, Vows to Expand Auto Jobs By BILL VLASIC 19 minutes ago The president spoke on Wednesday before hundreds of auto executives and workers in a former assembly plant near Detroit. Key Element of Monsanto Weed Killer Not a Carcinogen, European Agency Says By DANNY HAKIM 50 minutes ago The European Chemicals Agency said Wednesday that glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, should not be classified as cancer-causing, but the debate over its safety is unlikely to abate. Kushners, Trump In-Laws, Weigh $400 Million Deal With Chinese Firm By CHARLES V. BAGLI and MICHAEL FORSYTHE A potential agreement to sell a stake in a New York skyscraper would be extremely lucrative for the family of Jared Kushner, and could protect the Chinese buyers from scrutiny. Trump Picks a Regulator Who Could Help Reshape Dodd-Frank Act By BEN PROTESS J. Christopher Giancarlo was selected to run the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which regulates the sort of derivatives trading that spread panic on Wall Street in 2008. Rachel Maddow Lands a Scoop, Then Makes Viewers Wait By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM A promised revelation about President Trump’s tax returns galvanized the MSNBC anchor’s competitors and bolstered her ratings. German Police Raid Audi Offices, Escalating Volkswagen Diesel Inquiry By JACK EWING 11:30 AM ET Searches of Audi offices threaten to damage the image of one of Volkswagen’s main sources of badly needed profit. James Donovan Is Latest Goldman Sachs Executive to Join Trump Administration By KATE KELLY Mr. Donovan, a longtime Goldman banking and investment management executive, has been named to be the deputy to Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin. Disney Says It Won’t Edit ‘Beauty and the Beast’ for Malaysian Censors By RICHARD C. PADDOCK 10:33 AM ET Government censors had ordered that a brief, gay-themed scene be cut, and the studio’s refusal means the film will not open Thursday in Malaysia as scheduled. Hackers Post Pro-Erdogan Messages in Attack on Twitter Accounts By MARK SCOTT and MILAN SCHREUER The breach by unidentified intruders came amid a bitter standoff between Turkey and European Union countries, and as Dutch voters cast ballots in a general election. Hudson’s Bay and Neiman Marcus Are Said to Be in Merger Talks By RACHEL ABRAMS and IAN AUSTEN A deal would put the struggling high-end retailer under the same umbrella as Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor and highlight wider troubles at department stores. Kevin Young Is Named Poetry Editor at The New Yorker By SOPAN DEB 56 minutes ago After a decade in the role, Paul Muldoon, a Pulitzer winner, will step down as poetry editor of The New Yorker. He will be replaced by Mr. Young.

US Federal Reserve raises interest rates The Fed raised its target rate to 0.75-1 per cent, with only one voting member dissenting Controversial weedkiller 'does not cause cancer', experts conclude This is how much the National Insurance U-turn will cost 'Darth Vader-style' threat to oust bosses who ignore climate change Wage growth weakens in January Renault's entire management team 'implicated in emissions test fraud' French car manufacturer has denied reports that its vehicles are equipped with software that allow them to appear less polluting than they truly are Zara founder Amancio Ortega set for £1.1bn payout Hundreds of jobs at risk as Jones Bootmaker faces administration Ikea drivers 'forced to live in lorries' by wages of under £3 an hour Drivers working across Western Europe cannot afford accommodation with one saying he feels like a 'prisoner' Tesco and Lindt recall chicken meals and Easter eggs Tesco’s Oriental Kitchen Chicken Chow Mein product was incorrectly packed with Tesco Chicken Curry Rolls-Royce: IoD right to criticise tone deaf bonus The influential business group has recognised the problems with soaring CEO pay. The pity is CEOs themselves, and their remuneration committees, still appear immune to criticism US cities shop for $10bn of electric vehicles in defiance of Trump 'Now more than ever there is a need for cities’ leadership on climate' Toshiba shares tumble putting future of new UK nuclear plant in doubt Company said it would expand a probe into Westinghouse, which is backing a new power station at Moorside, Cumbria M&S launches cafes for people to talk about their mental health We'll all pay a price for the public sector pay crunch Bailiffs should face a crackdown: There are too many bad apples A consortium of charities that help people in debt paints a disturbing picture of industry practice and argues that reforms have failed to nip problems in the bud IoD slams Rolls-Royce CEO's £960,000 bonus Warren East was handed the pay-out after underlying pretax profit fell 49 per cent to £813m in 2016, with only a “modest” improvement forecast this year Pound sterling remains near eight-week lows against US dollar The currency is down about 18 per cent against the dollar since the EU referendum in June 3 things to watch from the Federal Reserve's rate announcement The market seems far less nervous about the prospect of rate increases than it was in recent years The 10 weirdest job titles in the UK, revealed Brexit to put 200,000 UK construction jobs at risk Canadian and Kuwaiti investors buy 26% stake in Thames Water Deal is the latest high-profile acquisition of British infrastructure by overseas buyers in recent years Brexit surprise: British businesses are buying up overseas rivals It might seem counter intuitive given that the weak pound in theory makes them expensive, but there could be a reason. Buying overseas companies provides some protection against an economic disaster in this country OPEC supply warning sends crude price to fresh three-month low Everything you need to know about getting tax back from airport shops Amazon axes employment agency at heart of Sports Direct scandal World’s largest retailer hired workers through Transline at several UK warehouses; these people will now be transferred to other agencies New law in Canada would ban employers from forcing high heels on women MPs recently debated a ban on employers demanding that women wear high heels in the workplace in the UK Former Trump advisers help firms survive US President's Twitter feed Basket of goods to measure inflation now includes gin and bike helmets UK companies hold back on recruitment as Brexit uncertainty grows Slowdown has been most marked in the financial centres of London and Edinburgh Ocado: Still no deal and investors are divided Backers need to assess where the business is now, and forget all the talk about international tie-ups Charlotte Hogg resigns as deputy Bank of England governor Rex Tillerson used fake name to discuss climate change in secret Petrol price war sparked as Asda, Morrisons and Tesco cut fuel costs Pound Sterling hits eight-week low as market braces for Article 50 Asda offers 135,000 staff pay rise in exchange for 'flexible' contract Traders may be exploiting leaked official UK economic data 'Based on what I see in the data in this case, it is very unlikely that we are looking at a random pattern,' Professor Alexander Kurov said British Chambers of Commerce upgrades 2017 GDP growth forecast The business lobby group still expects the UK's economy to expand 'materially below trend over the near term' as a consequence of the Brexit decision This is what will happen to the pound once Article 50 is triggered The act of triggering Article 50 is the event that investors have been waiting for

Live Stocks rise but dollar slides after Federal Reserve raises US interest rates - live updates Published: 8:17 PM Stocks rise but dollar slides after Federal Reserve raises US interest rates - live updates Jones Bootmaker is on the brink – but it's not all gloom on the high street Graham Ruddick and others Published: 7:32 PM Jones Bootmaker is on the brink – but it's not all gloom on the high street US interest rate rise signals end of ultra-low borrowing costs Larry Elliott Published: 7:31 PM US interest rate rise signals end of ultra-low borrowing costs US Federal Reserve raises interest rates to 1% in bid to hold off inflation Published: 6:10 PM US Federal Reserve raises interest rates to 1% in bid to hold off inflation The politics sketch Philip Hammond digs deep as he explains his NICs U-turn John Crace Published: 5:58 PM Philip Hammond digs deep as he explains his NICs U-turn Southern reaches new agreement with train drivers' union Aslef Published: 5:57 PM Southern reaches new agreement with train drivers' union Aslef Good riddance to the unfair NIC tax rise. Now what about that £2bn black hole? John McDonnell Published: 5:50 PM Good riddance to the unfair NIC tax rise. Now what about that £2bn black hole? TV company behind Question Time could sell for up to £300m Published: 3:54 PM TV company behind Question Time could sell for up to £300m Trump to roll back Obama's car pollution standards to curb emissions Published: 3:49 PM Trump to roll back Obama's car pollution standards to curb emissions [*] Hammond's NICs U-turn is a political disaster for the government Larry Elliott Economics editor Published: 12:55 PM Hammond's NICs U-turn is a political disaster for the government Zara founder to receive £1.1bn payout after record sales Published: 12:47 PM Zara founder to receive £1.1bn payout after record sales The new bottom line A guide to the EPA data under threat by the Trump administration Published: 12:00 PM A guide to the EPA data under threat by the Trump administration The new bottom line The financial benefits of the EPA data Trump doesn't want you to know about Published: 12:00 PM The financial benefits of the EPA data Trump doesn't want you to know about Government has not assessed impact of leaving EU with no deal Published: 11:36 AM Government has not assessed impact of leaving EU with no deal UK unemployment falls to joint lowest rate since 1975 but wages stall Published: 11:27 AM UK unemployment falls to joint lowest rate since 1975 but wages stall UK unemployment is as low as 1975 – but why aren't wages rising? Larry Elliott Economics editor Published: 11:18 AM UK unemployment is as low as 1975 – but why aren't wages rising? Matrix rebooted: update of dystopian sci-fi franchise in the works Published: 10:08 AM Matrix rebooted: update of dystopian sci-fi franchise in the works Calls for ibuprofen sale restrictions after study finds cardiac arrest risk Published: 9:55 AM Calls for ibuprofen sale restrictions after study finds cardiac arrest risk Southeastern commuters: would scrapping first class improve things? Published: 9:25 AM Southeastern commuters: would scrapping first class improve things? Crazy at the wheel: psychopathic CEOs are rife in Silicon Valley, experts say Published: 9:00 AM Crazy at the wheel: psychopathic CEOs are rife in Silicon Valley, experts say Katharine Murphy on politics Turnbull kicks the energy hornets' nest and goes Full Metal Export Published: 8:56 AM Turnbull kicks the energy hornets' nest and goes Full Metal Export Public sector workers first to face cut in real pay, says thinktank Published: 7:32 AM Public sector workers first to face cut in real pay, says thinktank Brexit won't mean 'cliff-edge' shift in migration policy, minister says Published: 7:26 AM Brexit won't mean 'cliff-edge' shift in migration policy, minister says UK government should help companies targeted by foreign bids, says Unilever Published: 7:22 AM UK government should help companies targeted by foreign bids, says Unilever Nils Pratley on finance Charlotte Hogg’s exit raises tough questions for Bank of England Published: 7:16 AM Charlotte Hogg’s exit raises tough questions for Bank of England New GlaxoSmithKline chief to earn 25% less than her predecessor Published: 7:08 AM New GlaxoSmithKline chief to earn 25% less than her predecessor Secrets to business survival: 'always look at new ways to innovate' Published: 7:00 AM Secrets to business survival: 'always look at new ways to innovate' Single market exit: UK construction 'could lose 175,000 EU workers' Published: 6:30 AM Single market exit: UK construction 'could lose 175,000 EU workers' Ireland voices anger over EU rivals wooing finance firms from London

Tax-free dividend allowance slashed The Federation of Small Businesses calls the move "a further disincentive for businesses to invest and grow". 8 March 2017 From the section Business Related content What the Budget means for you Self-employed hit by Budget tax rise Spring Budget 2017 What the Budget means for you At-a-glance: Budget key points Budget calculator March 2017 Your views: 'Could do more' Hammond begins great employment tax debate The move to raise self-employment national insurance contributions is just the start of major changes to the way people are taxed. Kamal Ahmed Economics editor 8 March 2017 From the section Business comments Related content At-a-glance: Budget key points Live Business Live: Spring Budget 2017 Social care gets an extra £2bn and the self-employed face a National Insurance rise. From the section Business Related content What the Budget means for you At-a-glance key points UK growth forecast for 2017 revised up 8 March 2017 From the section Business Premiere League fights Kodi box pirates 8 March 2017 From the section Technology NHS, families and cars: Budget 2017 Q&A 8 March 2017 From the section Business Self-employed hit by Budget tax rise 8 March 2017 From the section UK Politics comments Budget: Money for robots, cars and 5G 8 March 2017 From the section Technology comments Budget: National Insurance rise criticised 8 March 2017 From the section Business comments Budget: Does NI rate rise break a pledge? 8 March 2017 From the section Business Budget: UK Plc gives its verdict 8 March 2017 From the section Business Foxtons sees property sales plunge 8 March 2017 From the section Business comments Also in the News Girl statue and Wall Street bull face off 8 March 2017 From the section US & Canada Newsbeat Nike launches hijab for Muslim women 8 March 2017 From the section Home Features & Analysis 'I was stuck' The career crisis that sparked a 'LinkedIn for women' 8 March 2017 From the section Business More than exams Why high-flying Singapore is scrapping grades 8 March 2017 From the section Business WTO what? What will happen to UK trade post-Brexit? 8 March 2017 From the section Business Exercise 'anywhere, anytime' Activewear sales expected to soar over next decade 7 March 2017 From the section Business Glamorous, really? How we could take the stress out of business travel

The story of the spring Budget 2017 explained in seven charts There was very little change in the general picture since the Autumn Statement in November, when there was a significant deterioration due to the fallout from Britain’s vote to leave the European Union The 7 most important things you need to know about the Budget Philip Hammond announces measures to ease the burden of business rates The number of female CEOs at the world's biggest companies is falling RBS pays big bonuses, Standard Life loses exec on day to bury news Budget: Chancellor tries Dixon of Dock Green act but it can't last Brexit, the biggest risk facing the UK economy, barely merited a mention as Philip Hammond sought to reassure that all is well. Trouble is that act of self-immolation is coming Iceland becomes first country to make firms prove equal pay for women Government sending 'mixed signals' to business says BCC This calculator reveals what the Budget really means for your money Tool shows individual impact from the raft of changes outlined by the Chancellor on Wednesday Stock markets and sterling react to UK Budget statement The UK's benchmark stock index was approximately 0.1 per cent higher immediately after the announcement These are the 13 best companies in Britain to work for as a woman Ranking highlights firms that have gone "above and beyond in some way when it comes to providing a working environment in which women can thrive", says website Glassdoor G4S profits surge 14% as outsourcing giant recovers from scandals In 2013 it emerged contractor charged Government for electronically tagging prisoners who were dead; That came a year after the Army had to step in after company provided inadequate security for London 2012 Kinder Surprise giant Easter eggs are here in time for Easter The company has just launched a Kinder egg that weighs 100g or five times the traditional version This business supporting small British manufacturers is booming First signs of UK economy losing momentum post-Brexit vote says S&P Foxtons bashed by Brexit and stamp duty but don't cry any tears for it The drivers fuelling London’s runaway property prices remain in place and it will recover despite the dampening effect of rising stamp duty and the Brexit vote KitKat maker Nestlé to cut 10% of sugar in its chocolate in UK by 2018 The sugar content of KitKat, Aero, and Yorkie bars will be reduced by 10 per cent by 2018 Foxtons profits plunge 54% Things will ‘remain challenging’ in 2017 the company said as the subdued property market continues Pound sterling trades around seven-week low against the US dollar The Chancellor is expected to use Wednesday's speech to try and reassure the public on the prospects of the British economy Freshfields, Google, stock markets: Business news in brief, 8 March Budget: Philip Hammond to set out plan to steel Britain for Brexit What will Philip Hammond announce in the Budget? Everything you need to know about Hammond's biggest day yet Donald Trump sends Pharma stocks plummeting with new tweet The tweet came as Republicans late on Monday unveiled legislation to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, Facebook and the BBC: How network should have handled picture scandal Japan just made it a lot easier to move there permanently US trade deficit jumps to near five-year-high This was the largest monthly gap since a deficit of $50.2bn in March 2012 Women being 'sacked on the spot for being pregnant', MPs learn 'That is clearly sex discrimination; clearly a breach of the law,' but many people on agency contracts are not aware of their rights says Hannah Reed, of the TUC Banking: Big investors swat aside private equity takeover of Shawbrook OECD upgrades UK 2017 GDP growth forecast to 1.6% A list of all the Budgens stores closing around the UK A total of 815 staff have begun the redundancy process Hogg broke Bank code over non-disclosure of brother's Barclays job Chair of Bank’s Court, Anthony Habgood, declares it a ‘very serious breach’ Shop prices are up, sales are down and the housing market is slowing Most cars sold in Norway are now either electric or hybrid Is the G20 preparing for a potential trade war with Donald Trump? Why banks should learn the lesson of Moneyball You could soon buy Prada and Versace through WhatsApp Offices, Dreams, EFG Hermes: Business news in brief, Tuesday 7 March London commercial property prices could slump 20 per cent; Record results for bed retailer; bank to invest £470m in British solar power White House plagiarised an entire paragraph from Exxon's press release It is not the first time the White House has come under fire over its press releases Banking jobs denied to young people due to having 'wrong accents' Finance industry executives admit 'presentation' at interview is biggest barrier to people from poorer backgrounds getting a job

Trump Budget Proposal Reflects Working-Class Resentment of the Poor By EDUARDO PORTER By protecting Social Security and Medicare while going after anti-poverty programs, the plan suits a constituency that strongly backed the president. Adam Ferguson for The New York Times The flight deck of the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt in the Persian Gulf in August 2015. President Trump’s proposed budget would cut $54 billion from discretionary civilian spending to increase military spending. In Puerto Rico, Teachers’ Pension Fund Works Like a Ponzi Scheme By MARY WILLIAMS WALSH The fund is so cash-short that contributions by younger teachers flow straight to retirees, and the working teachers can’t expect to get any money back. Graphic: The State of State Teachers’ Pension Plans By KARL RUSSELL and MARY WILLIAMS WALSH As teachers across the country retire, their pensions are being subsidized by newly hired teachers to a surprising degree. Here is a look at how states’ pension plans compare. In China, Trump Wins a Trove of New Trademarks By SUI-LEE WEE 50 minutes ago China has granted preliminary approval for 27 new trademarks to the president, which could add to criticism over potential conflicts of interest. ‘Superstar Firms’ May Have Shrunk Workers’ Share of Income By PATRICIA COHEN 12:31 PM ET It was long Keynesian dogma that two-thirds of economic output goes to labor. That truism has come undone, and corporate consolidation may be a cause. Caterpillar Is Accused in Report to Federal Investigators of Tax Fraud By JESSE DRUCKER The report outlines a strategy for bringing home billions of dollars from offshore affiliates while avoiding federal income taxes on the earnings. Years of Ethics Charges, but Star Cancer Researcher Gets a Pass By JAMES GLANZ and AGUSTIN ARMENDARIZ Dr. Carlo Croce was repeatedly cleared by Ohio State University, which reaped millions from his grants. Now, he faces new whistle-blower accusations. 95 Comments In Russia, Blooms Flourish on International Women’s Day By JAMES HILL and ANDREW E. KRAMER 1:21 PM ET The holiday, a Communist-era holdover sometimes called the Russian St. Valentine’s Day, ranks as the country’s largest single sales day for flowers. U.S. Zeal in Suing Banks for Lending Bias Is Expected to Cool By VICTORIA FINKLE The new administration’s deregulatory fervor has stirred expectations for a pullback in the enforcement of laws that prevent discrimination in lending. For I.P.O., Saudi Oil Company May Have to Give Up Some of Its Secrets By CLIFFORD KRAUSS Some bankers think the state-held Saudi Aramco is worth only a fraction of the value it claims. Investors are pushing for transparency before its initial public offering. SoftBank Is Said to Be Selling a 25% Stake in ARM Holdings By MARK SCOTT 12:42 PM ET The Japanese telecommunications giant would sell the $8 billion stake in the chip designer to a new $100 billion investment fund backed by Saudi Arabia. Trump Grants Oval Office Meeting to TMZ Founder By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM President Trump met for an hour with Harvey Levin, the tabloid emperor, in a session that was not listed on the president’s public schedule. Travis Kalanick, Uber’s Chief, Wants a No. 2 Executive By KATIE BENNER After several recent incidents that called into question Uber’s culture and tactics, its chief is looking for help leading the ride-sharing company. As Leaders Argue, South Korea Finds China Is No Longer an Easy Sell By MOTOKO RICH China, long a major customer of Korean companies, is emerging as a competitor — showing the cracks in South Korea’s decades-old economic growth model. E.P.A. Head Stacks Agency With Climate Change Skeptics By CORAL DAVENPORT Scott Pruitt seems intent on building an E.P.A. leadership that is fundamentally at odds with the officials who carry out the agency’s missions.

Government finances face near-£6bn hit over changes to personal injury payouts Published: 8:19 PM Government finances face near-£6bn hit over changes to personal injury payouts UK economy will grow 2% this year but slow next, OBR predicts Published: 7:58 PM UK economy will grow 2% this year but slow next, OBR predicts Nils Pratley on finance Hammond seems to be expecting business rates storm to just blow over Published: 7:42 PM Hammond seems to be expecting business rates storm to just blow over Brief letters Jam tarts are not an unimaginable luxury in the north Published: 7:41 PM Jam tarts are not an unimaginable luxury in the north RBS awards nearly £16m of bonuses in shares to nine top executives Published: 6:57 PM RBS awards nearly £16m of bonuses in shares to nine top executives 'T-levels' aim to improve technical education and improve UK productivity Published: 6:52 PM 'T-levels' aim to improve technical education and improve UK productivity Soft drinks tax raises less money than forecast as firms cut sugar content Published: 6:52 PM Soft drinks tax raises less money than forecast as firms cut sugar content SMEs are the 'biggest losers' in budget 2017 Published: 6:37 PM SMEs are the 'biggest losers' in budget 2017 George Osborne to be paid £650,000 for working one day a week Published: 6:34 PM George Osborne to be paid £650,000 for working one day a week [*] Extra £20m pledged in budget for battle against domestic violence Published: 6:24 PM Extra £20m pledged in budget for battle against domestic violence Budget 2017: What it means for you – video analysis Published: 6:13 PM Budget 2017: What it means for you – video analysis Politics live with Andrew Sparrow Budget 2017: Philip Hammond faces row over tax rises for self-employed - as it happened Published: 6:13 PM Budget 2017: Philip Hammond faces row over tax rises for self-employed - as it happened DPD and Parcelforce Worldwide face MPs' questions over working conditions Published: 5:52 PM DPD and Parcelforce Worldwide face MPs' questions over working conditions Pret a Manger: just one in 50 job applicants is British, says HR boss Published: 5:36 PM Pret a Manger: just one in 50 job applicants is British, says HR boss Number of UK deaths likely to fall this year, says funeral provider Published: 5:25 PM Number of UK deaths likely to fall this year, says funeral provider Greek farmers clash with riot police in Athens over austerity Published: 5:16 PM Greek farmers clash with riot police in Athens over austerity Film blog A theater chain wants to add jungle gyms to movie screens. It's a bad idea Published: 5:11 PM A theater chain wants to add jungle gyms to movie screens. It's a bad idea Winners and losers in Hammond's first budget Published: 5:09 PM Winners and losers in Hammond's first budget Budget 2017: key points at a glance Published: 4:51 PM Budget 2017: key points at a glance Sadiq Khan: ‘We’re in danger of gender equality being reversed’ Published: 4:21 PM Sadiq Khan: ‘We’re in danger of gender equality being reversed’ Philip Hammond breaks manifesto pledge with budget tax grab Published: 4:05 PM Philip Hammond breaks manifesto pledge with budget tax grab China provisionally grants Trump 38 trademarks – including for escort service Published: 3:58 PM China provisionally grants Trump 38 trademarks – including for escort service US businesses warn the UK over loss of access to EU single market Published: 3:41 PM US businesses warn the UK over loss of access to EU single market Hammond keeps his powder dry with a 'boring' budget Published: 3:36 PM Hammond keeps his powder dry with a 'boring' budget ‘Our ability to save is non-existent’ – people respond to UK budget Published: 3:36 PM ‘Our ability to save is non-existent’ – people respond to UK budget Are you self-employed? Share your budget reaction Published: 3:30 PM Are you self-employed? Share your budget reaction Standard Life's David Cumming to leave firm after 18 years Published: 3:26 PM Standard Life's David Cumming to leave firm after 18 years Businesses accuse chancellor of ignoring rate concerns in budget Published: 3:19 PM Businesses accuse chancellor of ignoring rate concerns in budget Sportblog Nike's Pro Hijab: a great leap into modest sportswear, but they're not the first Published: 2:57 PM Nike's Pro Hijab: a great leap into modest sportswear, but they're not the first Farmers sue World Bank lending arm over alleged violence in Honduras Published: 2:28 PM Farmers sue World Bank lending arm over alleged violence in Honduras Maggie Lunn obituary Published: 1:15 PM Maggie Lunn obituary Get ready for food inflation to take a bite out of growth Vicky Pryce Published: 12:37 PM Get ready for food inflation to take a bite out of growth Dame Stephanie Shirley: 'we were part of a crusade to get women into business' Published: 10:53 AM Dame Stephanie Shirley: 'we were part of a crusade to get women into business' The panel How to win a feminist battle – six activists share their secrets Leymah Gbowee and others Published: 9:00 AM How to win a feminist battle – six activists share their secrets John Lewis broke advertising rules by pulling Apple Watch deal

'Cautious optimism' on Vauxhall deal The government seeks to reassure workers at Ellesmere Port and Luton car plants after Vauxhall's sale. 6 March 2017 From the section Business comments Related content Why is Vauxhall being sold? Vauxhall workers 'in the dark' The fine print behind the GM deal BA to offer less legroom than Ryanair British Airways will cram in more passengers on some of its aircraft used for European flights. 6 March 2017 From the section Business Related content British Airways shaves legroom Weak pound hits BA owner's profits Live Business Live: FTSE 100 falls Miners drag London lower, while Standard Life leads the blue-chip risers following £11bn Aberdeen merger. From the section Business Women in some groups 'reversing pay gap' 6 March 2017 From the section UK Asda fined over dead mice and flies 6 March 2017 From the section London Women's dress code stories 'shocking' 6 March 2017 From the section UK Politics Coal collapse drives down UK carbon 6 March 2017 From the section Science & Environment The fine print behind the GM deal 6 March 2017 From the section Business Sport BT agrees £1.2bn Champions League deal 6 March 2017 From the section European Football Is China retaliating against Lotte missile deal? 6 March 2017 From the section Business Inside the TalkTalk '[problem] call centre' 6 March 2017 From the section Technology Deutsche Bank shares hit by cash call 6 March 2017 From the section Business Also in the News German chain store tycoon in fraud trial 6 March 2017 From the section Europe Has wearable tech had its day? 5 March 2017 From the section Technology Features & Analysis Hush hush Secret testing of the new black cab in the Arctic Circle 6 March 2017 From the section Business Red hot How a cooker developed a cult following 6 March 2017 From the section Business Car deal Why is Vauxhall being sold to Peugeot's owner? 6 March 2017 From the section Business Drugs disaster How economics killed the antibiotic dream 6 March 2017 From the section Business 'Cold-call your heroes' The co-founder of MEATliquor shares his business advice. 6 March 2017 From the section Business Business wish list What British businesses want from the Budget

New Commerce Secretary Was No Friend to Russians at Cyprus Bank By ANDREW HIGGINS 11:05 AM ET Wilbur Ross’s interactions with Russians at the Bank of Cyprus, where he was vice chairman, suggest he was more interested in forcing them out than working with them. Cole Wilson for The New York Times Time Inc. Plots a Future Beyond Its Heyday, as Suitors Line Up By SYDNEY EMBER Is a new chief executive’s zeal enough to save an empire that once propelled the national conversation but has been struggling for relevance in the digital era? US Stocks Slip Further From Record Highs as Banks Decline 12:03 PM ET Bird Flu Outbreak Found at a Tennessee Farm By STEPHANIE STROM 22 minutes ago An outbreak at a farm that produces chickens for Tyson Foods has led the U.S.D.A to establish a quarantine on farms around the area. Trump’s Revised Travel Ban Spares Iraqis By GLENN THRUSH 2:03 PM ET The new restriction will apply to citizens of six predominately Muslim nations in an effort to improve on a hastily drawn order in January that did not pass legal scrutiny. Peugeot Maker’s Deal for G.M.’s Opel Faces Political Headwinds By JACK EWING The possibility of job cuts and factory closures in Europe could spark nationalist appeals. Prosecutor Pushes for Indictment of South Korean President in Samsung Scandal By CHOE SANG-HUN President Park Geun-hye, who cannot be charged while in office, is accused of conspiring with a confidante to take $38 million in bribes from the technology company. Samsung Bribery Scandal Threatens South Korea Success Story By CHOE SANG-HUN and PAUL MOZUR Business and government worked hand in hand to rebuild the war-torn country. Now that same recipe fosters corruption and holds back the Asian Tiger. Ex-Employees Note a Hint of Turmoil in Bridgewater’s Recipe for Success By ALEXANDRA STEVENSON and MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN It’s not every firm where a top executive is accused of lying on a video for every employee to see. But that’s how Ray Dalio runs Bridgewater Associates, according to former employees. Aberdeen Asset Management and Standard Life Agree to Merge By CHAD BRAY The deal, which would create one of Europe’s largest asset managers, reflects the rising pressure on funds that try to beat the markets. Turkey to Investigate Antitrust Complaint Against Google By MARK SCOTT The country’s competition authority will look at whether the search giant unfairly promotes its own digital services on Android over those of rivals.

China’s banking system overtakes eurozone to become world's biggest Some analysts have said credit boom has led to wasteful investments, overcapacity in certain industries and unsustainable debt levels Asda fined £300,000 for dead mice, rotting food and flies at depot Peugeot owner PSA talks nice about Vauxhall but tough decisions ahead Post-Brexit pound slump drives online export boom for UK companies Stephen Hawking awarded Honorary Freedom of the City of London Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset: One of the co-CEOs needs to go Most companies eschew co-ceos for the simple reason that it's a bad idea, and if they're going to demand people lower down re-interview for their jobs, the people at the top should set an example Wall Street investors make $3 trillion since Trump’s election victory Scotland’s wind powers 4 million homes, but industry warns of job cuts Nintendo shares jump 4.1% after Switch consolelaunch success 'There’s a sigh of relief today that the actual launch has gone smoothly so far,' said Atul Goyal, an analyst at Jefferies You can buy the new £1coin before its release for up to £1,995 The new-look 12-sided coin will come into circulation across the UK on 28 March r The world will unite against Donald Trump says top EU official 'The rest of the world seems to be fighting back and saying that this is not our line, this is something which we don’t want,” - Jyrki Katainen, a vice president of the European Commission Standard Life and Aberdeen shares soar after £3.8bn merger deal The deal, which will create a £660bn asset manager, is the latest move by the active management industry to combat a tide of investors shifting money to low-cost, passive funds A CV expert outlines the 8 most annoying mistakes she sees Since launching Résumé Writers' Ink in 2010, Tina Nicolai estimates that she's read over 40,000 résumés. Peugeot-Citroën plays down fears of Vauxhall job losses Hundreds of flights cancelled as week of aviation discontent begins Daimler to recall 75,000 Mercedes-Benz cars in the UK due to fire risk A total of one million vehicles are being withdrawn worldwide Ocado trials grocery delivery by electric vehicle to reduce pollution Exclusive: The online retailer could introduce the vehicle into his fleet at the end of this year if the trial proves successful Trump's likely EU ambassador 'made false statements' to obtain loans When he filed for bankruptcy in 2013, he said he had just $152,000 and therefore could not repay the outstanding debt of $5.9m The app that could be the beginning of the end for supermarkets Farmdrop connects consumers with producers, cutting out the supermarket – or middle man – and thereby threatening to drastically shake up the way that the UK food supply chain operates Major oil firm warns future drilling may be 'economically infeasible' Snapchat IPO makes Californian high school millions Government and unions need to talk to make industrial strategy work Amid the sound and fury of a critical report by MPs, what has been missed is a call for more dialogue and less sound and fury Can bosses force employees to work overtime? Employers frequently ask employees to sign up to a waiver of the 48 hour maximum working week as part of the employment contract when they join Agent Provocateur sale to Sports Direct a ‘disgrace' says founder UK Tax changes: Everything you need to know about the new rules Rupert Murdoch moves one step closer to full takeover of Sky 21st Century Fox struck a preliminary deal to snap up the 61 per cent of Sky that it does not already own in December last year Zero Hours Contracts hit new record, but a chink of light is showing The rate of increase slowed dramatically in the second half of 2016 according to an analysis by the Resolution Foundation Rich foreign families rush to send children to UK private schools VW's emissions scandal to cause more than a thousand premature deaths Advertising giant WPP strikes cautious note on year ahead The world’s biggest advertising company said that clients 'face challenging top line growth opportunities and uncertainties'

Business chiefs tell chancellor: reform business rates now to avert high street crisis Published: 8:13 PM Business chiefs tell chancellor: reform business rates now to avert high street crisis Theresa May must give Vauxhall assurances over Brexit, says Labour Published: 8:03 PM Theresa May must give Vauxhall assurances over Brexit, says Labour The politics sketch Peugeot sale is an 'opportunity', says Clark. An opportunity for pigs to fly John Crace Published: 7:53 PM Peugeot sale is an 'opportunity', says Clark. An opportunity for pigs to fly Guardian Opinion cartoon Martin Rowson on the Vauxhall/Opel takeover – cartoon Published: 7:40 PM Martin Rowson on the Vauxhall/Opel takeover – cartoon Vauxhall's Luton and Ellesmere Port factories will face battle after 2021 Published: 7:22 PM Vauxhall's Luton and Ellesmere Port factories will face battle after 2021 Nils Pratley on finance Standard Life's Aberdeen deal means job losses – but avoids US takeover Published: 7:02 PM Standard Life's Aberdeen deal means job losses – but avoids US takeover In the Vauxhall towns, workers view PSA takeover with unease Published: 6:59 PM In the Vauxhall towns, workers view PSA takeover with unease Brothers fined over 'depressing, unsafe' Liverpool care home Published: 6:46 PM Brothers fined over 'depressing, unsafe' Liverpool care home Gordon Brown played a part in the UK’s current budget deficit Published: 6:45 PM Gordon Brown played a part in the UK’s current budget deficit [*] Sick Parcelforce couriers can be charged up to £250 if they can't find cover Published: 6:17 PM Sick Parcelforce couriers can be charged up to £250 if they can't find cover Business live Vauxhall sold: Peugeot plays down job cuts and Brexit fears - as it happened Published: 6:03 PM Vauxhall sold: Peugeot plays down job cuts and Brexit fears - as it happened BT denies squeezing customers after paying £1.2bn for Champions League Published: 5:04 PM BT denies squeezing customers after paying £1.2bn for Champions League BT's £1.2bn Champions League splurge is price of staying in Sky game Published: 4:49 PM BT's £1.2bn Champions League splurge is price of staying in Sky game Oil price will soar without investment in capacity, says watchdog Published: 4:00 PM Oil price will soar without investment in capacity, says watchdog Standard Life and Aberdeen seek to tie in key staff in £11bn merger Published: 3:54 PM Standard Life and Aberdeen seek to tie in key staff in £11bn merger Gina Miller urges FCA investigation into fund management 'price fixing' Published: 3:52 PM Gina Miller urges FCA investigation into fund management 'price fixing' Asda fined £300,000 after dead mice and flies found at delivery depot Published: 3:23 PM Asda fined £300,000 after dead mice and flies found at delivery depot Hammond urged to tackle 'catastrophic' effect of rising inflation Published: 1:13 PM Hammond urged to tackle 'catastrophic' effect of rising inflation Peugeot-Citroën chief vows to save jobs in Vauxhall/Opel takeover Published: 12:35 PM Peugeot-Citroën chief vows to save jobs in Vauxhall/Opel takeover Schools with solar panels face £1.8m bill due to business rates rise Published: 12:17 PM Schools with solar panels face £1.8m bill due to business rates rise Topshop owner to double contributions to plug pension deficit Published: 11:26 AM Topshop owner to double contributions to plug pension deficit Switch hitch: Ofgem to look into improper exit-fee allegations Published: 11:14 AM Switch hitch: Ofgem to look into improper exit-fee allegations UK flights cancelled as French air traffic controllers strike Published: 11:10 AM UK flights cancelled as French air traffic controllers strike Brexit budget: what leave and remain voters in Hull and London want Published: 8:23 AM Brexit budget: what leave and remain voters in Hull and London want Adventures in Business Nimble entrepreneurs seek solutions to air quality crisis Published: 7:30 AM Nimble entrepreneurs seek solutions to air quality crisis Chancellor's budget to build up Brexit reserves, not tackle NHS crisis

GM set to announce Opel/Vauxhall sale The US company is expected to announce a deal with the owners of Peugeot and Citroen on Monday. 5 March 2017 From the section Business Related content Peugeot owner PSA sees profits jump Clark calms fears over Vauxhall jobs Deutsche Bank cash call to raise billions The troubled German lender also plans a partial float of its asset management division. 5 March 2017 From the section Business Related content Legal costs hit Deutsche Bank results Deutsche Bank agrees $7.2bn US penalty Standard Life and Aberdeen in talks Fund managers Aberdeen Asset Management and Standard Life confirm talks about an all-share merger. 4 March 2017 From the section Scotland business No 'spending sprees' in Budget - Hammond 5 March 2017 From the section UK Politics China cuts growth target to 6.5% 5 March 2017 From the section China 'Smart meter said I owed thousands' 5 March 2017 From the section UK Has wearable tech had its day? 5 March 2017 From the section Technology London loses out in business rates revamp 4 March 2017 From the section Business Uber hides from regulators with Greyball 4 March 2017 From the section Technology 75,000 Mercedes-Benz cars recalled in UK 4 March 2017 From the section UK Bank staff trained to spot cash scams 4 March 2017 From the section Business Crackdown on 'subscription traps' planned 4 March 2017 From the section UK Also in the News Spotify hits 50 million subscribers 3 March 2017 From the section Business School makes millions from Snapchat IPO 3 March 2017 From the section Technology comments Features & Analysis Business wish list What British businesses want from the Budget 5 March 2017 From the section Business Big returns The fund managers who have doubled savers’ money 5 March 2017 From the section Business No bed of roses Flower pickers battle against sexual harassment and low pay 5 March 2017 From the section Business Low key Budget? Why your finances will change anyway 4 March 2017 From the section Business Creative retirement Artists use work to fund a different kind of pension 3 March 2017 From the section Business Love on the line? What dating sites are doing to keep us safe 3 March 2017 From the section Business Our Experts Zero hours contracts reach record levels The number of people working on zero hours contracts hits nearly one million, but the rate of increase has slowed rapidly.

Sainsbury's to cut up to 400 jobs in stores shake-up Sainsbury's , Britain's second largest supermarket group, is to cut up to 400 jobs in a restructuring of its store operations, it said on Friday. 03 Mar 2017 Deutsche Bank prepares 8 billion-euro capital increase Deutsche Bank is preparing for a potential capital increase of about 8 billion euros (7 billion pounds) as it seeks to strengthen its balance sheet and free up funds for strategic investments after years of restructuring. 03 Mar 2017 Yellen points to March rate hike as Fed signals end of easy money The U.S. Federal Reserve's long-stalled 'liftoff' of interest rates may finally get airborne this year as policymakers from Chair Janet Yellen on Friday to regional leaders across the United States signaled that the era of easy money is drawing to a close. 03 Mar 2017 Stocks rise, U.S. dollar down after Yellen signals rate rise Wall Street stock indexes and the U.S. dollar both posted gains for the week on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen confirmed market expectations for an interest rate rise in March but profit taking saw equities and the greenback slip for the day. 03 Mar 2017 Galleon's Rajaratnam loses bid to cut insider trading sentence A federal judge on Friday rejected Galleon Group hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam's bid to void much of his insider trading conviction and shorten his 11-year prison sentence. 03 Mar 2017 Oil rebounds from recent weakness, remains range bound Oil prices surged on Friday, as a weaker dollar encouraged buying but investors remained cautious after Russian production figures showed weak compliance with a global deal to cut output. 03 Mar 2017 Yellen says rate plans based on current conditions, not possible Trump policy The Federal Reserve's interest rate plans are responding largely to U.S. economic data at this point, not adapting to any plans that the administration of President Donald Trump may or may not adopt, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Friday. 03 Mar 2017 Deutsche Boerse's EEX says takes over U.S. peer Nodal Germany's energy exchange, part of Deutsche Boerse AG , has agreed to buy all the shares in U.S. peer Nodal to pursue its global growth strategy, Deutsche Boerse said on Friday.

Greek privatisation agency says disused airport project to go ahead A 7.9 billion euro (6.82 billion pounds) plan to turn a derelict former Athens airport into one of Europe's biggest coastal resorts, included in Greece's latest international bailout, will go ahead despite recent delays, a senior privatisation agency official said on Saturday. 04 Mar 2017 Deutsche Boerse blames UK for failed LSE tie-up - chairman in paper Deutsche Boerse Chairman Joachim Faber has put the blame for a failed tie-up with the London Stock Exchange on Britain and its vote to leave the European Union. 04 Mar 2017 Aberdeen exploring options for tie-up with Standard Life - Sky Scottish fund manager Aberdeen Asset Management is exploring possible options for a tie-up with insurer Standard Life , Sky News reported on Saturday, in a deal which could total 11 billion pounds. 04 Mar 2017 Greece's fiscal targets should be eased to help growth, central bank chief says Greece's international lenders should lower the country's fiscal targets from 2021 onwards to help boost its growth potential, central bank governor Yannis Stournaras said on Saturday. 04 Mar 2017 Peugeot poised to buy GM's Opel, creating European car giant France's PSA Group is set to announce a deal to buy Opel from General Motors on Monday after striking an agreement with the U.S. carmaker and winning the blessing of its board for the acquisition. The maker of Peugeot, Citroen and DS cars said on Saturday it would hold an early Monday press conference with GM, at which the transaction is expected to be presented after Reuters reported that a deal had been struck between the two automakers. 04 Mar 2017 Deutsche Bank board to discuss capital hike on Sunday - sources Deutsche Bank's supervisory board will meet on Sunday to discuss plans for a potential capital increase of around 8 billion euros ($8.5 billion), two sources familiar with the matter said on Saturday. 04 Mar 2017 China to defer implementation of property tax despite surging prices China has no plans to implement a nationwide property tax this year, the spokeswoman for China's parliament said on Saturday, despite mounting expectations that such measures would soon be introduced to restrain surging property prices. 04 Mar 2017 Deutsche Boerse CEO says work on LSE merger still ongoing Deutsche Boerse Chief Executive Carsten Kengeter said it is continuing preparations for a merger with the London Stock Exchange , despite the LSE's refusal to sell its Italian MTS trading platform. 04 Mar 2017 Uber used secret tool to evade authorities Ride services company Uber Technologies Inc [uBER.UL] for years has used a secret tool to avoid authorities in markets where its service faced resistance by law enforcement or was banned, the company confirmed on Friday. 04 Mar 2017 Exclusive - PSA agrees to buy Opel from GM, wins board approval: sources France's PSA Group struck a deal with General Motors to buy the U.S. carmaker's loss-making Opel division, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

UK ramps up skills training to tackle productivity problem Britain plans to spend an extra half a billion pounds a year to improve skills training, the government said on Sunday, seeking to address the country’s nagging productivity problems as it prepares to leave the European Union. 10:14am GMT Chinese cities pressured by home prices need to boost land supply - PM Chinese cities under pressure from soaring home prices need to boost land supply appropriately while authorities take measures to fight an inventory overhang in smaller cities, Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday. 8:43am GMT China to relax rules to boost big insurers' expansion - sources China's insurance regulator is considering an industry shake-up that could see the biggest and most solvent firms resuming an overseas expansion, while smaller, riskier insurers would come under tighter scrutiny. 7:23am GMT China vows new steel, coal capacity cuts to make sky blue China will cut steel capacity by 50 million tonnes and coal output by more than 150 million tonnes this year, its top economic planner said on Sunday as the world's No. 2 economy deepens efforts to tackle pollution and curb excess supply. 6:45am GMT South Korea says to act against China's discrimination against South Korean firms South Korea's trade minister said on Sunday the government's responses against discriminating action by China towards South Korean companies will be strengthened and he feels "deep concern" over recent measures taken by Beijing. 2:41am GMT Canada's Hydro One in talks to buy Toronto Hydro - sources Canada's Hydro One Ltd is in talks to buy municipal electricity distributor Toronto Hydro Corp for about C$3 billion (1.82 billion pounds) as the city of Toronto explores options to finance various infrastructure projects, people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. 04 Mar 2017 Scottish investors Standard Life, Aberdeen mull 11 billion pounds tie-up Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management , two of Scotland's most well-known financial firms, are in talks over an 11 billion pound ($13.5 billion) tie-up to create Britain's largest investment manager. 04 Mar 2017 KKR teams up with Dell-linked fund in offer for Germany's GfK A fund managed on behalf of American IT entrepreneur Michael Dell has agreed a deal to take a stake in the investment vehicle that private equity firm KKR is using to invest in German research firm GfK SE. 04 Mar 2017 IMF reaches deal with Ukraine paving way for next loan disbursal The International Monetary Fund said on Saturday it had reached an agreement with Ukraine on an updated memorandum under a $17.5 billion programme, paving the way for its board to consider the disbursement of the fourth loan tranche later in March. 04 Mar 2017 Sanofi, Regeneron say latest Dupixent eczema drug tests positive Drugmakers Sanofi and Regeneron said on Saturday results from a one-year test of their Dupixent product aimed at adults with eczema or moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) had been positive.

UK ramps up skills training to tackle productivity problem Britain plans to spend an extra half a billion pounds a year to improve skills training, the government said on Sunday, seeking to address the country’s nagging productivity problems as it prepares to leave the European Union. 10:14am GMT UK needs financial reserves in the tank for Brexit - Hammond Britain's Chancellor Philip Hammond said he would keep "reserves in the tank" to see the economy through its looming Brexit challenge, signalling little room for extra spending in this week's budget despite better news on borrowing. 12:52pm GMT Deutsche Bank to raise 8 billion euros, plans major reorganisation Deutsche Bank plans to raise capital, list its asset management business and overhaul its business structure as it tries to reinvent itself after spending two years dealing with its past misdeeds and huge losses. 6:03pm GMT Snap's stock price hard to justify - Barron's Snap Inc's share price looks overvalued following a surge in the wake of its much-anticipated initial public offering last week, according to an article in Barron's. 6:26pm GMT Brexit 'mood music' better, EU more pragmatic - Hammond The tone of private discussions between Britain and other members of the European Union about Brexit has improved since earlier this year, British Chancellor Philip Hammond said on Sunday. 11:13am GMT Scottish investors Standard Life, Aberdeen mull 11 billion pounds tie-up Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management , two of Scotland's most well-known financial firms, are in talks over an 11 billion pound ($13.5 billion) tie-up to create Britain's largest investment manager. 04 Mar 2017 Deutsche Boerse blames UK for failed LSE tie-up - chairman in paper Deutsche Boerse Chairman Joachim Faber has put the blame for a failed tie-up with the London Stock Exchange on Britain and its vote to leave the European Union. 04 Mar 2017 China cuts growth goal, puts focus on reform and 'firewall' against risks China has cut its growth target this year as the world's second-largest economy pushes through painful reforms to address a rapid build-up in debt, and erects a "firewall" against financial risks. 2:44pm GMT EU readies cash to help Ireland cut energy dependence on Brexit Britain Two big Irish energy projects designed to reduce dependence on Britain are set to benefit from EU funding as the bloc steps up efforts to support the country with the most to lose when its bigger neighbour quits the European Union. 12:18pm GMT Peugeot poised to buy GM's Opel, creating European car giant France's PSA Group is set to announce a deal to buy Opel from General Motors on Monday after striking an agreement with the U.S. carmaker and winning the blessing of its board for the acquisition. The maker of Peugeot, Citroen and DS cars said on Saturday it would hold an early Monday press conference with GM, at which the transaction is expected to be presented after Reuters reported that a deal had been struck between the two automakers.

UK news plurality and Fox-Sky merger Published: 7:19 PM UK news plurality and Fox-Sky merger Guardian Opinion cartoon Martin Rowson on Philip Hammond's Brexit budget plan – cartoon Published: 6:37 PM Martin Rowson on Philip Hammond's Brexit budget plan – cartoon Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management confirm merger talks Published: 5:57 PM Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management confirm merger talks Greece desperate for growth strategy as public mood darkens Published: 4:54 PM Greece desperate for growth strategy as public mood darkens John Lewis and Waitrose owner set to reduce staff bonus Published: 4:49 PM John Lewis and Waitrose owner set to reduce staff bonus Pro-union rally in Mississippi unites workers with community: 'We are ready' Published: 4:48 PM Pro-union rally in Mississippi unites workers with community: 'We are ready' Philip Green: Arcadia will double pension fund contributions Published: 3:28 PM Philip Green: Arcadia will double pension fund contributions Economics viewpoint Budget 2017: Hammond to tell us the Brexit vote could have been worse Published: 1:13 PM Budget 2017: Hammond to tell us the Brexit vote could have been worse Media interview BBC Sport's Barbara Slater: 'There's a transformation in women's coverage' Published: 12:00 PM BBC Sport's Barbara Slater: 'There's a transformation in women's coverage' [*] Philip Hammond vows UK will fight back if it gets bad Brexit deal Published: 11:06 AM Philip Hammond vows UK will fight back if it gets bad Brexit deal SSE customers charged up to £33,000 a day by faulty smart meters Published: 8:59 AM SSE customers charged up to £33,000 a day by faulty smart meters Business leader Snap and Sorrell are wrong: powerful bosses can become untouchable insiders Published: 7:00 AM Snap and Sorrell are wrong: powerful bosses can become untouchable insiders The oil deal, the disgraced former minister, and $800m paid via a UK bank Published: 7:00 AM The oil deal, the disgraced former minister, and $800m paid via a UK bank Memo to bosses: expect zero loyalty from your zero-hours workers Barbara Ellen Published: 12:05 AM Memo to bosses: expect zero loyalty from your zero-hours workers The Observer view on the Snap flotation Published: 12:04 AM The Observer view on the Snap flotation Uber is smart, simple and seductive. But should we still be using it? Sonia Sodha Published: 12:03 AM Uber is smart, simple and seductive. But should we still be using it? Observer business agenda Budget 2017: Is G4S trying to bury its results on Wednesday? Simon Goodley Published: 12:01 AM Budget 2017: Is G4S trying to bury its results on Wednesday? 4 March 2017 Sorry, Brexit doomsayers, the outlook is good on global growth Phillip Inman Published: 5:00 PM Sorry, Brexit doomsayers, the outlook is good on global growth Creative sector fills UK coffers as money pours into film and TV production Published: 4:00 PM Creative sector fills UK coffers as money pours into film and TV production Fixing America's failing infrastructure won't be easy, despite Trump's pledge Published: 12:00 PM Fixing America's failing infrastructure won't be easy, despite Trump's pledge Global recall of 1m Mercedes cars 'could include 75,000 in UK' Published: 11:21 AM Global recall of 1m Mercedes cars 'could include 75,000 in UK'

Working Longer May Benefit Your Health By CHRISTOPHER FARRELL Though the science is inconclusive, anecdotal evidence finds benefits from continuing to work past the traditional retirement age. Jenn Ackerman for The New York Times William Wells Jr., 72, at home in Eden Prairie, Minn., owns a diversity consulting business and continues to work about 20 hours a week. China Lowers Growth Target as Lawmakers Meet By KEITH BRADSHER and CHRIS BUCKLEY Before a meeting of the National People’s Congress, Premier Li Keqiang defended the target as realistic and vowed to increase pollution monitoring. Xi Jinping’s Failed Promises Dim Hopes for Economic Change in 2nd Term By CHRIS BUCKLEY and KEITH BRADSHER As China’s president prepares for another five years in power, critics of his record are asking whether he was ever really serious about liberalizing the economy. China's Economic Reform: Xi's Track Record Deutsche Bank to Raise $8.5 Billion and Reorganize Some Operations By CHAD BRAY 1:28 PM ET The bank, which disclosed a hefty loss in the fourth quarter, plans to bolster its capital with its third share sale in four years. Blockchain: A Better Way to Track Pork Chops, Bonds, Bad Peanut Butter? By NATHANIEL POPPER and STEVE LOHR Walmart is testing real-world uses for the arcane technology behind the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, but significant challenges remain. Samsung Bribery Scandal Threatens South Korea Success Story By CHOE SANG-HUN and PAUL MOZUR Business and government worked hand in hand to rebuild the war-torn country. Now that same recipe fosters corruption and holds back the Asian Tiger. G.M. Near Deal to Sell Opel to Peugeot Maker, PSA By JACK EWING The purchase by PSA Group, which also owns Citroën, would create the second-largest car company in Europe, after Volkswagen. Trade on the Streets, and Off the Books, Keeps Zimbabwe Afloat By NORIMITSU ONISHI and JEFFREY MOYO Rapid deindustrialization and the loss of formal wage-paying jobs have forced millions to scramble for a living in a parallel economy. Trump to Undo Vehicle Rules That Curb Global Warming By CORAL DAVENPORT The announcement, expected Tuesday, is a U-turn from Obama-era regulations on tailpipe emissions of carbon dioxide. Set to Lift Interest Rate, Fed Embraces Investors’ Optimism By BINYAMIN APPELBAUM The Federal Reserve chief’s declaration followed mounting signals from policy makers that the central bank had accelerated its timetable for action. 193 Comments How Uber Deceives the Authorities Worldwide By MIKE ISAAC A program uses data Uber collected to evade law enforcement in cities that resist the ride-hailing service, some current and former Uber employees said. 818 Comments Uber Said to Consider Changes to Employee Stock Compensation By KATIE BENNER and MIKE ISAAC Uber is considering ways to make its stock compensation policies more friendly to its workers, said people with knowledge of a meeting where the issue was discussed. The World’s Top Tech Investor Is Betting Big on Trump By LANDON THOMAS Jr. Masayoshi Son of SoftBank is weighing possible deals to bolster Sprint, which could allow aggressive investment in wireless networks in the United States. Trump Got Nearly $1 Million in Energy-Efficiency Subsidies in 2012 By HIROKO TABUCHI The acceptance of incentives by a developer seems at odds with the policies that he now promotes as president. Trump Derides Schwarzenegger for Leaving ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ By JOHN KOBLIN Arnold Schwarzenegger informed NBC that he would not return to the TV show, which had struggled with low ratings and faced criticism from President Trump. Brazil’s Leaders Tout Austerity (Just Not for Them) By SIMON ROMERO President Michel Temer is pressing austerity measures, including a government spending cap, even as judiciary employees and lawmakers enjoy raises and other lavish benefits. Scottish Investors Standard Life, Aberdeen Mull $13.5 Billion Tie-Up By REUTERS Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management, two of Scotland's most well-known financial firms, are in talks over an 11 billion pound ($13.5 billion) tie-up to create Britain's largest investment manager.

Hundreds of flights cancelled as week of aviation discontent begins Strikes by French air-traffic controllers, Air France staff and British Airways cabin crew will affect travellers Daimler to recall 75,000 Mercedes-Benz cars in the UK due to fire risk Ocado trials grocery delivery by electric vehicle to reduce pollution Trump's likely EU ambassador 'made false statements' to obtain loans The app that could be the beginning of the end for supermarkets Major oil firm warns future drilling may be 'economically infeasible' Activist lawyers put UK companies on notice that legal action could be ‘on the cards’ as environmentalists say oil industry’s ‘entire business model is predicated on extremely dangerous levels of climate change’ Snapchat IPO makes Californian high school millions Government and unions need to talk to make industrial strategy work Can bosses force employees to work overtime? Employers frequently ask employees to sign up to a waiver of the 48 hour maximum working week as part of the employment contract when they join Agent Provocateur sale to Sports Direct a ‘disgrace' says founder Business became unviable after identifying ‘material misstatements’ in its accounts over a number of years that the company’s board, auditors and owners had failed to notice UK Tax changes: Everything you need to know about the new rules Tax changes are coming in from April 2017 - Car tax, income tax and child tax credits are all undergoing big changes. Here's what you need to know. Rupert Murdoch moves one step closer to full takeover of Sky 21st Century Fox struck a preliminary deal to snap up the 61 per cent of Sky that it does not already own in December last year Zero Hours Contracts hit new record, but a chink of light is showing The rate of increase slowed dramatically in the second half of 2016 according to an analysis by the Resolution Foundation Rich foreign families rush to send children to UK private schools VW's emissions scandal to cause more than a thousand premature deaths Advertising giant WPP strikes cautious note on year ahead The world’s biggest advertising company said that clients 'face challenging top line growth opportunities and uncertainties' Uber drivers must pass written English test, High Court rules Uber told the judge that the language requirement would result in 70,000 applicants failing to obtain a licence over three years. 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Services growth slows unexpectedly in February The Markit / CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 53.3, down from 54.5 in January Two pharma firms accused of driving up prices of a life-saving drug Shares in the owner of Snapchat surge 44% on stock market debut Vodafone to recruit thousands of women who have taken a career break About 96 million skilled women between the ages of 30 and 54 are on career breaks worldwide, of which an estimated 55 million have experience at middle-manager level and above Giant pandas mate for the first time in four years Gives hope for new panda baby after Shin Shin's last cub died of pneumonia The 9 most desirable places to live and work in England Capita crashes, but it will survive, more's the pity Sports Direct's Mike Ashley buys Agent Provocateur Agent Provocateur was founded by Vivienne Westwood’s son in 1994 and quickly grew into a global brand popular with celebrities including the Kardashians Pound will stay at record lows even after Article 50 is triggered Some economists were even more pessimistic Venezuela's foreign currency reserves down to just $10bn UK homeowners confident house prices will rise despite Brexit fears You're probably working the equivalent of months without pay The survey, based on responses from 2,000 people in full time salaried or hourly employment, showed that regionally Londoners are putting in the most overtime—an average of 9.6 hours a week Hard Brexit will 'open Pandora's box' for UK businesses says CBI boss Paul Drechsler is due to warn strenuously about the economic implications of Britain leaving the EU in 2019 without a trade deal in place Your one good reason for avoiding healthy food has finally disappeared Mike Ashley's Sports Direct could be about to buy Agent Provocateur Carlos Slim could run for Mexican President after Trump cost him $16bn PPI: Victory for bankers as FCA time bars claims Gustav Klimt painting sells for £48m at Sotheby's Banks have paid $321bn fines since financial crisis with more to come European and Asian regulators need to catch up with more aggressive US regulators Construction grows in February but inflation still strong The Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 52.5, up from 52.2 in January, with any reading above 50 signalling growth

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How a Money-Losing Snap Could Be Worth $24 Billion By JAMES B. STEWART 1:38 PM ET Testing the upper limits of valuation, Snap’s investors are betting on the kind of rapid growth that few, if any, companies have ever achieved. Lucy Nicholson/Reuters A recruiter for the messaging app Snapchat at a technology job fair in Los Angeles in January. Snap Shares Leap 41 Percent in Trading Debut By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED 11:39 AM ET A successful start could revive a moribund market for new stocks and may draw out other private tech giants. Deal Professor In Snap’s I.P.O., Evidence of Bankers’ Strategy By STEVEN DAVIDOFF SOLOMON The pricing of the offering for the messaging service was carefully managed and timed to perfection. More on Snap Why Your Kids Love Snapchat, and Why You Should Let Them Nov. 5, 2015 Snapchat Founders’ Grip Tightened After a Spat With an Early Investor Feb. 24, 2017 Who’s Going to Be a Billionaire? The Biggest Winners of Snap’s I.P.O. Feb. 3, 2017 With Snap’s I.P.O., Los Angeles Prepares to Embrace New Tech Millionaires Feb. 21, 2017 When Snap Goes Public, Some Shareholders’ Voting Rights May Disappear Jan. 25, 2017 Wall Street Slips After Record Rally; Caterpillar Drags Dow 11:42 AM ET The Upshot What Booming Markets Are Telling Us About the Global Economy By NEIL IRWIN Shedding pessimism after seeming to be hopelessly trapped in a cycle of low growth and inflation. 699 Comments Harvard Ordered to Reveal Financial Records of Influential Donor By STEPHANIE SAUL 12:40 PM ET A federal judge ruled that Harvard must produce documents disclosing the bank accounts used by a wealthy alumnus, Charles C. Spackman, to send the university money. Chinese Lawmakers’ Wallets Give Sweden’s G.D.P. a Run for Its Money By SUI-LEE WEE 12:09 PM ET The combined fortune of the wealthiest members of China’s Parliament, or the National People’s Congress, and its advisory body amounts to $500 billion. More Than 80 Percent of Patient Groups Accept Drug Industry Funds, Study Shows By KATIE THOMAS About 80 percent of the top advocacy organizations received funds from industry sources, and sometimes failed to disclose their ties publicly. For China’s Factories, a Weaker Currency Is a Double-Edged Sword By KEITH BRADSHER Chinese manufacturers once reaped big benefits from a falling renminbi, but heavy debt and intense competition now reduce the positive impact. Apple’s Devices Lose Luster in American Classrooms By NATASHA SINGER 12:00 PM ET Over the last three years, iPads and Mac notebooks have steadily lost ground to Chromebooks, inexpensive laptops that run on Google’s Chrome operating system. Yahoo’s Top Lawyer Resigns and C.E.O. Marissa Mayer Loses Bonus in Wake of Hack By VINDU GOEL An investigation by the company’s board of directors found lawyers and security staff knew about the incident but failed to understand its significance. The Upshot Trump Picks a Side: How Tax Credits Would Work in a G.O.P. Health Plan By MARGOT SANGER-KATZ The issue is an important dividing line in the Republican caucus and represents a break from President Trump’s position during the campaign. 76 Comments Bridgewater Associates, World’s Biggest Hedge Fund, Shakes Up Leadership By ALEXANDRA STEVENSON and MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN Ray Dalio, its founder, will step down as co-chief executive, and Jon Rubinstein, a former Apple executive hired 10 months ago to be a co-chief executive, will leave. F.C.C., in Potential Sign of the Future, Halts New Data Security Rules By CECILIA KANG The F.C.C. delayed data security rules requiring internet providers like AT&T and Comcast secure their customers’ data against hacking. Darren Woods, Exxon’s New Chief, Begins to Make His Mark By CLIFFORD KRAUSS Mr. Woods, succeeding Rex W. Tillerson, is outlining ambitious growth plans for a company that is slow to change and hobbled by debt and market uncertainties.

Sports Direct's Mike Ashley buys Agent Provocateur Agent Provocateur was founded by Vivienne Westwood’s son in 1994 and quickly grew into a global brand popular with celebrities including the Kardashians Hard Brexit will 'open Pandora's box' for UK businesses says CBI boss Capita crashes, but it will survive, more's the pity Pound will stay at record lows even after Article 50 is triggered UK homeowners confident house prices will rise despite Brexit fears You're probably working the equivalent of months without pay The survey, based on responses from 2,000 people in full time salaried or hourly employment, showed that regionally Londoners are putting in the most overtime—an average of 9.6 hours a week Your one good reason for avoiding healthy food has finally disappeared Carlos Slim could run for Mexican President after Trump cost him $16bn PPI: Victory for bankers as FCA time bars claims If a thief stole an heirloom, they wouldn’t get to keep it if you only discovered the theft years later. But the rules work differently in financial services Gustav Klimt painting sells for £48m at Sotheby's Combined sales for the evening hit £194.7m, an increase of 108 per cent on the figure from the equivalent event last year Banks have paid $321bn fines since financial crisis with more to come European and Asian regulators need to catch up with more aggressive US regulators Fears Quorn mince contains 'small pieces of metal' Some 12,000 packs are affected by the recall Construction grows in February but inflation still strong The Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 52.5, up from 52.2 in January, with any reading above 50 signalling growth US dollar spurred by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate rise McDonald's could soon start delivering to your home Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has bonus chopped after massive cyber hack Ms Mayer also offered to waive the right to a sizeable annual equity award for this year – an offer that the board accepted Snapchat owner debuts on Wall Street valuing company at £19bn Snap is the first US social media company to go public since Twitter did so more than three years ago and it is the largest IPO since Alibaba’s in 2014 Eurotunnel, Russel Hobbs, Facebook: Business news in brief, Thursday 2 Channel Tunnel owner hails best ever year; kitchen gadgets maker reveals stock market flotation; social network beefs up suicide protection Giant pandas mate for the first time in four years Gives hope for new panda baby after Shin Shin's last cub died of pneumonia The 9 most desirable places to live and work in England Venezuela's foreign currency reserves down to just $10bn Mike Ashley's Sports Direct could be about to buy Agent Provocateur Agent Provocateur was founded by Vivienne Westwood’s son and is popular with celebrities including the Kardashians Welfare cuts to drive another one million children into poverty The IFS projects that the number of children in relative poverty will rise by 900,000 to 5.1 million by 2021-22 due to real-terms cuts in tax credits and work allowances Businesses ill-equipped to deal with growing mental health crisis Boots to close 220 of its 320 photo labs putting 400 jobs at risk Toy giant Hasbro is trying to trademark the smell of Play-Doh It describes Play-Doh’s particular smell as “a unique scent formed through the combination of a sweet, slightly musky, vanilla-like fragrance, with slight overtones of cherry, and the natural smell of a salted, wheat-based dough” Uber's PR problems growing, but they aren't slowing its revenues The company needs to give its drivers a fair shake, and the law must be invoked to ensure that happens, because bad PR isn't enough London based start-up to launch device to tackle air pollution Dow Jones index crashes through 21,000 hitting new record high Financial Conduct Authority calls time on flotation sharp practice The City watchdog says financial markets matter and wants them to work better. It's just a shame about how it chooses to explain that Ford reportedly planning to cut 1,160 jobs at Bridgend factory Ford made around one third of Britain's total output of 2.4 million engines at Bridgend in 2015 PepsiCo says is considering closure of its UK Walkers factory New Zealand will give you a free trip if you agree to a job interview CBI warns Government against ‘flash-in-the-pan industrial strategies’ Can ITV be a star in the corporate version of The Voice? Subway chicken only contains about 50% chicken DNA, new report finds Warren Buffett’s rich history of using sex to explain finance In 1985, Mr Buffett attempted to emphasise the importance of patience by using an off-the-wall reference to childbirth Manufacturing continues to grow in February The Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index gave a reading of 54.6, down from 55.7 in January but still well above the 50 mark that separates growth from contraction London will attract 30% more of world's super-rich despite Brexit The number of ultra-wealthy people living in the UK capital is expected to climb by 30 per cent to 6,058 over the next decade

Nils Pratley on finance Snap IPO: a 21st-century firm with a 19th-century structure Published: 7:36 PM Snap IPO: a 21st-century firm with a 19th-century structure The Guardian view on Philip Hammond: more honesty is needed about budget pain to come Published: 7:36 PM The Guardian view on Philip Hammond: more honesty is needed about budget pain to come The Guardian view of Snap IPO: a shareholding monarchy Published: 7:35 PM The Guardian view of Snap IPO: a shareholding monarchy Shale gas firm Cuadrilla brands anti-fracking activists 'irresponsible' Published: 6:35 PM Shale gas firm Cuadrilla brands anti-fracking activists 'irresponsible' Values-led business Can Impossible Foods and its plant burgers take on the meat industry? Published: 6:33 PM Can Impossible Foods and its plant burgers take on the meat industry? Brexit without trade deal would open Pandora's box, says CBI chief Published: 6:25 PM Brexit without trade deal would open Pandora's box, says CBI chief Just one in five complaints about potential mis-sold PPI made so far Published: 5:36 PM Just one in five complaints about potential mis-sold PPI made so far Agent Provocateur founder brands Mike Ashley's purchase 'a stitch-up' Published: 5:04 PM Agent Provocateur founder brands Mike Ashley's purchase 'a stitch-up' Business live Snap Inc shares open at $24 in stock market debut - as it happened Published: 4:43 PM Snap Inc shares open at $24 in stock market debut - as it happened [*] Snapchat goes public at $29bn and makes co-founders tech billionaires Published: 4:27 PM Snapchat goes public at $29bn and makes co-founders tech billionaires Glitter, velvet and heart cutouts: Chloé director goes out on a high Published: 4:21 PM Glitter, velvet and heart cutouts: Chloé director goes out on a high BT chief attacks rampant price rises for TV sports rights Published: 2:48 PM BT chief attacks rampant price rises for TV sports rights Home ownership in England at a 30-year low, official figures show Published: 2:32 PM Home ownership in England at a 30-year low, official figures show Environmentalists urge French bank not to finance Texas fracking project Published: 2:26 PM Environmentalists urge French bank not to finance Texas fracking project Nils Pratley on finance ITV shouldn't get away with blaming Brexit for falling revenues Published: 12:57 PM ITV shouldn't get away with blaming Brexit for falling revenues 'You weren’t scared?': Nissan takes us for a ride in the Leaf driverless car Published: 12:13 PM 'You weren’t scared?': Nissan takes us for a ride in the Leaf driverless car Asda imposes harsher terms on suppliers after pound's Brexit slide Published: 10:25 AM Asda imposes harsher terms on suppliers after pound's Brexit slide Philip Green owes us BHS workers much more than ‘up to’ £363m Grant Atterbury Published: 10:09 AM Philip Green owes us BHS workers much more than ‘up to’ £363m World Book Day: small businesses celebrate books all year round Published: 10:00 AM World Book Day: small businesses celebrate books all year round UK aid company bosses quit in crackdown on profiteering Published: 9:47 AM UK aid company bosses quit in crackdown on profiteering More than half of new-build homes in England 'have major faults' Published: 9:07 AM More than half of new-build homes in England 'have major faults' Project Syndicate economists Donald Trump has made rookie mistakes – he must change his approach Michael Boskin Published: 8:59 AM Donald Trump has made rookie mistakes – he must change his approach Project Syndicate economists Will Trump build a wall protecting US banks from global rules? Howard Davies Published: 7:44 AM Will Trump build a wall protecting US banks from global rules? IFS: Growth in UK living standards worst in 60 years Published: 7:01 AM IFS: Growth in UK living standards worst in 60 years Transport Are the gig economy and online delivery making our roads less safe? Published: 6:00 AM Are the gig economy and online delivery making our roads less safe? Yahoo boss Marissa Mayer loses millions in bonuses over security lapses Published: 3:57 AM Yahoo boss Marissa Mayer loses millions in bonuses over security lapses Social equality Australian women at work: underpaid, discriminated against and told to be 'more confident'