Global markets jittery after sharp share price falls
UK and European stock markets are subdued despite a rebound on Japan’s Nikkei index....
Water companies face £168m fines over sewage spills
Thames Water, Northumbrian Water and Yorkshire Water face fines for repeated sewage leaks....
Japan stocks rebound a day after major market rout
Shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange recover some of its losses after Monday’s global market sell-off...
US judge rules Google’s monopoly of online searches is illegal
The decision could reshape how technology giants do business in the future....
Is the US really heading for recession?
Weak jobs figures have spooked stock markets but does this mean a downturn is on the way?...
US stocks tumble on fears over slowing growth
The UK’s FTSE 100 dropped after Asia stocks plummeted on concerns US growth is slowing....
UK violence will ‘leave a scar’ on High Streets
The chair of the Federation of Small Businesses said that damage caused would take “months” to put right....
Asia markets slump after global rout last week
Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Topix stock indexes drop as much as 7%, continuing a global sell-off....
Error and fraud in business tax schemes cost the UK £4.1bn
HMRC says billions have been lost through tax schemes designed to encourage research and development....
Why are there so many fast-food offers on?
Companies are targeting thrifty customers with low-price deals, but health experts are concerned....