COMPANIES

Tata Steel is aiming to spin off its pension scheme as part of a proposed merger with Thyssenkrupp.

Ford's European boss says he wants the same deal the government offered Nissan.

Telecoms giant confirms Corrado Sciolla will leave amid the accounting scandal that led to a profit warning.

The deal comes as the supermarket industry endures its third year of falling prices.

Internet giant's profit rose 8% to $5.3bn in fourth quarter.

Euratom plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with international nuclear safeguards.

Senior FCA official says it wants to change the perception that regulation stifles innovation.

Ikea customers required medical treatment after deckchairs collapsed and trapped their fingers.

Property developer signed 16 new lettings totalling 86,600sq ft, generating annual rent of £7.2m.

Construction contractor expects to deliver 2,200 completed homes by the end of June.

Profit before tax rises 16% to £2.1bn for six months ended 31 December.

Company reports revenues of £520m for the three months ended 31 December.

Household goods giant posts 1% year-on-year decline in revenue, but profits and sales grow steadily.

Provision brings the total amount RBS has set aside for fines to £6.7bn.

Telecoms giant adds 500,000 customers in six months as revenue grows across its three markets.

Alan Milburn called on businesses to do more in a bid to make workplaces more equal.

US blue chip index broke barrier on solid corporate earnings and Trump's greenlighting of controversial projects.

The Spanish banking giant said strong growth in Brazil overcame a weak performance in its British market.

Retailer reports 1% increase in like-for-like sales over Christmas period, thanks to travel business.

The Restaurant Group said rising inflation, a weaker pound and a higher national minimum wage will push up costs.

US investment house Manning & Napier is suing supermarket chain for damages.

Reshall Jimmy was incinerated inside his car after it burst into flames.

Bernie Ecclestone has been ousted leaving Chase Carey as one of the most influential men in sport.

HSBC signals end to its UK branch closure programme in tandem with ongoing investing in its digital channels.

Housebuilder warns weak pound could translate into higher material costs in the future.

Sales of large screen TV across all of the 11 countries it operates in saw in beat festive forecasts.

Airline sees increase in passenger numbers and confirms it is working on plans to deal with Brexit fallout.

The telecoms giant says its probe into its Italian scandal is more than three times more serious than first thought.

Anglo-Turkish firm's net oil production averaged 53,300 barrels per day in 2016.