HSBC foils plan by major investor to break up bank
China’s Ping An fails to get the backing to split the lender in a crunch vote over its future....
Bunting, biscuits, beer – Brits spend on Coronation
The public is on course to shell out £200m on food and drink this weekend, one retail body predicts....
Adidas sued by investors over Kanye West deal
Shareholders claim the sportswear giant knew about the rapper’s behaviour before it cut ties in 2022....
First Republic makes last ditch bid to find rescue deal
Regulators are racing to find a buyer for First Republic after the recent collapse of two US banks....
Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says
Transport Secretary Mark Harper says a “fair and reasonable pay offer” has been made to rail workers....
How taking it slow could help protect our money
A culture of instant buying, paying, and delivery brings convenience but could expose our finances to harm....
Fed says it failed to take forceful action on SVB
The US central bank issues a review of its failures ahead of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank....
UK games sector wanted Microsoft deal, says Ian Livingstone
Ian Livingstone says he hopes a settlement can be reached for Microsoft’s takeover of Activision....
Rents hit fresh high as lack of homes available continues
Despite some signs of more properties coming on to the market, asking rents are still rising, Rightmove says....
Rail workers to strike on 13 May on Eurovision final
The rail union rejects train firm proposals and will launch strike action on 13 May....