Commodities recovery ‘bit too fast’: Vedanta Resources CEO
This year’s respite from the commodities rout is a “bit overdone”, the CEO of one of the world’s largest natural resources companies told CNBC.
Africa faces challenges as global banks pull out, says Bob Diamond
The fast-growing economies of Africa face headwinds from the pull-back of international banks from the continent, Bob Diamond said.
Rail journey numbers rise in past year
Rail passengers in Britain made about 1.7 billion train journeys during the past year, according to the Rail Delivery Group, a rise of 3.7%.
MPs prepare to grill BHS players
Next week will see not one but two committees of MPs start on their grilling of those involved with the high street veteran BHS, which collapsed last month. The BBC’s business editor charts the events that led to this.
VIDEO: The BHS scandal… in 2 minutes
The BBC’s Business Editor Simon Jack explains the key events leading to the downfall of British Home Stores.
Labour’s Khan becomes first Muslim mayor of London
Labour’s Khan was elected the mayor of London, replacing former mayor Boris Johnson.
Panama Papers source breaks silence
The source behind the leak of the Panama Papers speaks for the first time, offering to help with prosecutions in return for immunity.
Tata bidder warns of major job cuts
One of the potential buyers of Tata Steel – the management team – says it could cut up to 1,000 jobs if it succeeds in buying the plants.
Want a mortgage when you’re 80? Then move to this country
Two UK mortgage lenders are hiking the upper-age limit for home loan approvals to 80, sparking fears of risky lending standards.