Defined benefit pension transfer values ‘shooting up’
Millions of people with defined benefit pensions have seen transfer values shoot up, says an insurer.
OPEC and non-OPEC oil producers appear set for deal to curtail output, prop up prices
Russia and Saudi Arabia said they expect OPEC and non-OPEC producers to reach a deal Saturday to curtail oil output and prop up prices.
Ford CEO: Trump’s threats won’t change plans to move small-car production to Mexico
Ford is going ahead with plans to move small-car production from the U.S. to Mexico despite Trump’s threats to impose tariffs.
Not black and white
Digital is shaking up the sport viewing picture, as fans find new ways to watch their favourite teams in a landscape increasingly dominated by pay-TV.
Cameroon’s ‘protected’ Penja pepper
Cameroon’s “protected” Penja pepper has helped to transform the region, economically.
21st Century Fox in bid approach for Sky
US media giant 21st Century Fox has made a takeover approach for Sky, the UK-based satellite broadcaster.
FTSE 100 bolstered by Sky share surge
The FTSE 100 sees its fifth consecutive day of gains, with Sky shares staging a late surge.
New high-speed Intercity train unveiled
A new high-speed Intercity train developed at a County Durham factory rolls off the production line.
Monte dei Paschi shares plunge on ECB reports
Shares in Italy’s Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank fall sharply following reports that it will not get more time to raise cash.
Batteries charged to play bigger role in UK energy grid
The government has awarded its first back-up power agreements to battery storage plants.