Bank holidays: how a day off work affects the economy
Overall, the UK might be considered less than generous in the bank holiday stakes. Many countries in Europe have around 12 bank holidays, while the lucky citizens of Finland have 15.
UK audit shake-up targets big firms after spate of corporate failures
Britain set out sweeping reforms of big company audits on Tuesday after high-profile collapses at builder Carillion and retailer BHS in recent years hit thousands of jobs and raised questions about accounting quality.
Analysis-Crypto crash leaves El Salvador with no easy exit from worsening crisis
Bitcoin has fallen 45% since El Salvador officially adopted it in early September, and 26% from its May high as crypto assets have been swept up in a risk-off investing environment.
UK finance minister Sunak cleared of ethics breach
A political storm erupted after it was leaked that Sunak's wealthy Indian wife has benefited from "non-domicile" tax status in the UK
Barcelona boldly aim for La Liga title after El Clasico triumph
Suddenly, challenging for the title no longer seems impossible for Xavi's men
Xavi still interested in 27-year-old midfielder; Barcelona could engineer player swap
Barcelona remain interested in signing Saul Niguez, who is currently on a season-long loan with Chelsea from Atletico Madrid.
Shell shareholders vote on move to London
They will be voting on plans for Royal Dutch Shell to switch its tax residence and top executives including CEO Ben van Beurden to London.
Billions wiped from Macau casino stocks as city eyes gambling review
Much of the market switched to far less regulated casinos in the Philippines and Cambodia.
Barcelona set to earn dividends from former player's transfer
Barcelona need to generate funds and and unexpected windfall is very much welcome
Home advantage pays dividends at unique Euro 2020
But the signs are that this will be a one-off, with Germany to host the Euro in 2024 for the first time since West Germany in 1988.
Sputnik Vaccine aims to bolster Russia's geopolitical influence
Russia confirmed an agreement with the Indian pharmaceutical group Hetero for the production of over 100 million doses per year.
Asian stocks mostly rise but virus, US election fears linger
Asian markets were mostly in positive territory.
Federal Reserve orders major banks to suspend share buybacks
The decision is the first such move since the global financial crisis 12 years ago, and limits how banks can spend their capital.
Virus-stricken airlines face bailout or bust
Airlines and airports are also large employers, accounting for around four million jobs worldwide.
Ancelotti fumes as Everton flops against Liverpool kids
Everton are without a win against Liverpool since 2010.
Amazon's already well on its way to next-day shipping
The e-commerce titan's shipping network can reach 72 percent of Americans in one day. But it still has a long way to go.
Apple earnings: Services revenue hits record high
Promising results make a return to growth seem likely.
Saudi Aramco is world's most profitable company
Saudi Aramco aims to be valued as a $2 trillion company, and some investors say that's simply too much.
Oil demand growth is showing no signs of nearing a peak
The International Energy Agency still doesn't see growth stopping.
How to start investing in a cashless society
The world is rapidly transitioning to a digital global economy. Here's how investors can cash in on the cashless trend in 2019.
Labour and John McDonnell are right to give workers a stake, says company law professor
Shadow chancellor unveiled striking proposals on employee ownership and employee representation on the board, at Labour Party conference.
A new gold standard in the age of blockchain
Increasing currency volatility rings alarm bells and calls existing monetary system into question.
Who rode the mysterious armoured train from North Korea to Beijing?
Speculation about a visit to Beijing by North Korea's reclusive leader or possibly his younger sister, Kim Yo Jong ran high.
Experience prevails as Juventus oust Tottenham in Champions League thriller
Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala score in the second half as Juve win 4-3 on aggregate after an exciting second leg at Wembley.
Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin rematch will take place for one reason despite failed drugs test
The middleweight unification bout is worth too much to boxing for a failed doping test to derail it.
Roger Federer repeats when he will make clay-court decision, advises Andy Murray over return
A decision over whether the Swiss will compete on clay in 2018 will not come before the end of the BNP Paribas Open.
Key to 'remarkable' Roger Federer success revealed by Andy Murray's former coach
Miles Maclagan believes the 20-time Grand Slam champion's ability to win matches early gives him a huge physical and psychological advantage.
Former Wimbledon winner makes double prediction for Roger Federer after unbeaten start to 2018
Roger Federer has not lost in 2018 having defended his crown at the Australian Open and is now in the semi-finals at the Rotterdam Open.
Roger Federer becomes oldest world number one ever and replaces Rafael Nadal after Rotterdam win
The 35-year-old Swiss legend eclipses Andre Agassi as the oldest No.1 in tennis history after overcoming Robin Haase.
Jonny May double sees England hold off brave Wales in Six Nations thriller
The Leicester Tiger proves to be the difference in a pulsating encounter at Twickenham as the defending champions survive.