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ECB’s ‘two-tier’ system for banks is not working, Commerzbank CEO says

The “two-tier” system introduced by the European Central Bank is not working, according to Commerzbank CEO Martin Zielke.

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World’s largest hedge fund is reportedly betting on a sell-off, but founder Ray Dalio denies it

The reported wager placed by Bridgewater Associates would pay off for the firm if either the S&P 500 or the Euro Stoxx 50 or both decline.

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TSB payments delay to customers ‘resolved’

The bank says the problem was due to a “processing error” and those affected will not be left out of pocket.

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Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party to charge foreigners extra to buy English property

The election promise is said to be an effort to reduce prices for first-time buyers and lower earners.

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A disputed archipelago with a US military airbase is at the center of a decolonization argument

Britain has defied an order by the United Nations to return control of an overseas territory to the island nation of Mauritius.

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Travel firm boss aims to keep it in the family

The owner of Hays Travel, which bought Thomas Cook’s stores, says he will not sell the enlarged business.

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A lightweight car powered by hydrogen could change the way we think about driving

How big a role could hydrogen cars play in the future of mobility?

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John McDonnell: IFS have ‘got it wrong this time’

The shadow chancellor was challenged after dismissing IFS comments about Labour’s tax plans.

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Tesla claimed its pickup truck was ‘bulletproof’ — then smashed its windows with a metal ball

“Oh my f—— God,” Tesla CEO Elon Musk exclaimed when the glass cracked. “Well, maybe that was a little too hard.”

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ECB chief Christine Lagarde speaks of a new order in the world economy at debut speech

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde called for a new policy mix in Europe on Friday.