ISIS claims beheading of Japanese hostage
Japan’s government lashed out as a new image claimed to show ISIS beheading a Japanese hostage.
Davos: Land of the $43 hot dog and $55 salad
In the wake of the franc’s surge, some of the food prices around town in Davos are proving to be a little hard to stomach.
Bankers can’t improve ‘behind a prison cell’: CEO
Global leaders are at odds over whether the financial sector has learned its lesson since the crisis.
Ukraine bailout ‘credibility’ boost
Ukraine’s new finance minister Natalie Jaresko says a proposed bailout package from the International Monetary Fund will be “sufficient to rebuild credibility” in the country’s economy.
Concern over pension advice service
A leading pensions expert says the government’s new pension advice service will not be properly staffed by the launch date of 6 April.
Relax—it’s all under control, officials tell Davos
The global movers and shakers at Davos had a message as the conference ended on Saturday: It’s not that bad.
ECB warns over “weakened” EU project
A top official at the European Central Bank warns that unemployment and low growth are undermining the European Union.
Goldman Sachs urges UK to stay in EU
The president of Goldman Sachs says Britain should stay in the EU to ensure London remains a “great financial capital of the world”.
IAG increases offer for Aer Lingus
The owner of British Airways and Spain’s Iberia has increased its takeover bid for Aer Lingus, say sources. The Financial Times reports.
Volkswagen to recall 80,000 Audis; 35,000 in China
German car maker Volkswagen AG will recall 80,000 cars from its luxury division Audi, with around 35,000 of the affected vehicles from China.