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Brexit divorce cost uncertain, say auditors

The National Audit Office says the Treasury’s estimate is “reasonable” but could easily go up or down.

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House of Fraser calls in KPMG to draw up turnaround plan

The department store chain has asked KPMG to look at options which may involve store closures and job losses.

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The office where the average age of employees is just 25

Staff say they focus on a “life-life” balance, not a work-life balance.

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Why India’s Paytm isn’t afraid of WhatsApp

India’s youngest billionaire, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, says Indian firms are ready to challenge the West.

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What happens if you ban plastic?

Maharashtra in India has imposed a wide-ranging ban on plastic. How does that affect producers?

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Recession risk

The World Trade Organization faces challenges on two fronts that threaten the way it does business.

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Heartbreak hotel

Chris Richardson’s life fell apart after the bank took his hotel and sold it to its own property division.

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Justin Trudeau wants ‘seamless’ UK trade deal after Brexit

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants a deal that will “flip over the day after Brexit”.

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Distraction tactics

What should parents say to teenagers who seem to be playing on their computers more than revising for exams?

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Ninjas and nanobots

Is the fusion of biology and technology speeding us towards a synthetic future?