Saturday, February 29, 2020

Northern rail: Government takes over after chaos

The government takes over services from Sunday which were previously operated by Arriva Rail North.

Coronavirus: Italian economy takes a body blow

Could Italy's health crisis be the factor that tips the country into another recession?

Chinese manufacturing hits record low amid coronavirus outbreak

The latest economic data shows the virus is having a bigger impact than the 2008 financial crisis.

Friday, February 28, 2020

One in five of UK's top FTSE 350 firms warned over gender diversity

A review into gender balance at senior levels of FTSE firms singles out 63 companies for criticism.

Coronavirus: 'Self-isolating will cost me £600'

Alex is back from a trip to Tenerife and is trying to help cut the risk of spreading coronavirus.

UK top shares in worst week since financial crisis

London's FTSE 100 share index suffers its biggest one-week fall since 2008 amid coronavirus fears.

Why should I care if share prices fall?

Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for City types, they can affect our lives.

The inside story of the Barclays trial

Three former Barclays executives were charged with fraud over fundraising activity in 2008.

Former Barclays executives cleared of fraud charges

Roger Jenkins, Tom Kalaris, and Richard Boath are found not guilty on all charges in under six hours.

Leasehold property buyers 'misled by developers'

Many homeowners find themselves in "serious traps" after being mis-sold properties, a watchdog says.