Sports Direct's stake in French Connection leaves founder Stephen Marks facing tough choices
Marks faces a battle between investors and billionaire Mike Ashley to hold onto the once-mighty fashion chain.
FTSE Moves: Banks lead the charge on the London market as Trump moves to weaken financial reforms
Traders pile into bank stocks as Trump is expected to turn his fire on post-financial crisis bank reforms.
Britain's powerhouse services sector falls for the first time in four months
The powerhouse services sector slows, but the UK economy still shows signs of strong growth.
FTSE Moves: Top flight shares lift after Bank's dovish comments on interest rates
Traders pile into shares after Bank governor Mark Carney said rates could move in "either direction" this year.
Executives sentenced to five years without holidays, dinners out and sports for dodging taxes
Oregon judge says two US care centre directors are too important to put behind bars.
Carney defends his gloomy Brexit predictions adding that major uncertainties lie ahead
Bank of England's boss says that Britain's Brexit journey is really just beginning.
Meet Andy Stevens: The Middle Eastern banker who wants to grow sparkling wine in Shrewsbury
After decades in banking Stevens has started a wine growing business just outside Shropshire town.
FTSE Moves: Markets lift as TalkTalk boss rings off at the telecoms group
European markets regain poise in the wake of America's Middle East and African travel bans.
What 'Muslim ban'? Saudi oil minister welcomes Donald Trump election as good for the industry
Khalid al-Falih plays down Trump election promises to make the US independent of the world's oil cartels.
Birmingham City University research group set up to provide a blow-by-blow account on Brexit
University will track every twist and turn of the Brexit debate, whether it lasts two years or a decade.
FTSE Moves: Top flight shares lift amid strong eurozone data
Strong eurozone data covering unemployment, inflation and economic growth lifts London market.
Germany uses the euro to 'exploit' the EU and US, says Trump trade adviser
US National Trade Council head Peter Navarro accuses Germany of dumping cheap goods in the US.
Diageo to sell new Irish whiskey and build new distillery in Dublin
Diageo re-enters the Irish whiskey market after more than two years with its new brand Roe & Co.
Shell offloads stakes in 10 North Sea holdings for £3.1bn
The oil major sells down its interest in the North Sea as it streamlines its business after BG purchase.
Apprenticeships scheme risks being being 'poor value' for money
The Institute for Fiscal Studies said the government's plan is too ambitious and poorly targeted.
FTSE Moves: Shares slide amid fears over Trump travel ban
Traders weigh up the protectionist measures White House may have in store for US economy.
Volkswagen shrugs off emissions scandal to become world's biggest carmaker
German carmaker overtakes Toyota to become the world's best-selling carmaker despite its costly emissions scandal.
Protection for savers raised to £85,000 amid pound's slide after Brexit
Savers see protection limits held in banks and building societies raised by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Vodafone in talks to create the largest telecoms business in India
Mobile phone group is in talks with Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla Group to create telecoms giant.
FTSE Moves: London market treads water despite Tesco's £3.7bn swoop for Booker
Tesco gets its mojo back with a heavyweight deal for the county's largest food wholesaler.
Super Bowl LI: America's eating, betting and retail extravaganza is more than just a game
Apart from Thanksgiving, more food and drink is consumed during the Super Bowl than any other day.
Ford says a weaker pound could cost it $600m after Brexit
Ford's European boss says he wants the same deal the government offered Nissan.
Tesco makes surprise move to buy wholesale food group Booker for £3.7bn
The deal comes as the supermarket industry endures its third year of falling prices.
FTSE Moves: London market takes prime minister's Brexit White Paper in its stride
Traders sell Frankie & Benny's owner on fears over rising costs and new menus.
Santander sees its UK profit slide as pound weakens after Brexit vote
The Spanish banking giant said strong growth in Brazil overcame a weak performance in its British market.
Frankie & Benny's owner expects a 'difficult' six months as it revamps menus
The Restaurant Group said rising inflation, a weaker pound and a higher national minimum wage will push up costs.
FTSE Moves: Shares struggle for direction after Supreme Court rules against government over Brexit
BT stock plunges more than 18% after it warns an accounting scandal at its Italian business has hit £530m.
Meet Chase Carey: The new man in the driving seat of Formula 1
Bernie Ecclestone has been ousted leaving Chase Carey as one of the most influential men in sport.
Dixons Carphone says strong Black Friday helps post fifth year of rising Christmas sales
Sales of large screen TV across all of the 11 countries it operates in saw in beat festive forecasts.
BT shares plunge after profit warning as its Italian accounting scandal climbs to £530m
The telecoms giant says its probe into its Italian scandal is more than three times more serious than first thought.
