How an election delay could ignite a new civil war in the DRC
Any suspension in the elections – scheduled for December 2017 – could spark violence, warn analysts.
FTSE Moves: RBS, Barclays profits fail to perk up lacklustre London market
Bumper results from Barclays and a turn for the better for RBS did not lift the FTSE 100 to positive territory.
Cobham's Q1 trading performance in line with expectations
The firm plans to raise 512.4m from issuance of underwritten rights in order to strengthen its balance sheet.
WPP confident of building momentum despite slow start to 2017
Advertising giant posts 17% increase in Q1 revenue but suffers slowdown in growth in the US.
Why Japan wants the world to see it as cool
There has been a calculated, long-term propaganda exercise to project Japanese influence as far as possible, and promote the country's uniqueness, diligence and resilience.
Credit Suisse plans to raise £3bn in funds as company returns to profit
Chief of the Board of Directors says the share would 'result in significant value creation for shareholders'.
Miner BHP Billiton's shares spike on hedge fund manager's move
Elliott Advisors, which holds 4.1% of the mining company, calls on it to restructure to get its house order.
Co-op slumps to a £132m loss after writing down the value of its bank stake to zero
The supermarkets-to-funeral parlours group said its new bank valuation was a 'prudent' measure.
Amazon plans to cut 263 jobs at its Quidsi unit this summer
Quidsi's software development team would now focus on building technology for AmazonFresh.
United Utilities expects modest increase in annual profits
United Utilities says trading during the 2016/17 financial year has met group expectations.
Over 150 RBS and NatWest branches across Britain set to shut
State-owned lender says the move will lead to a net job loss of approximately 360 roles.
One in four care home companies on the brink of bankruptcy in the UK
Cash-strapped care home contractors are cancelling deals with councils.
Fake Trump news lands Tanzania public broadcaster employees in trouble
The story, which first appeared on a website called Fox Channel, said Trump had called President John Magufuli 'African hero'.
Unilever, shaken by Heinz bid, presses UK government for stronger measures
CEO calls for greater intervention by the UK government to protect strategic industries.
Donald Trump asks Americans how to reorganise government
As he looks to gut federal agencies, Trump calls for Americans to come up with a plan.
John Lewis slashes staff bonus to 63-year low despite 21% surge in profit
High street icon cuts bonus for the fourth consecutive year in a bid to strengthen balance sheet.
RBS hands out £22m in share awards to bosses in spite of £7bn loss
Bank rewards executives despite reporting large losses every year since 2008 government buyout.
Deutsche Bank to raise $8.5bn through share sale
Germany's largest lender announces plans to revamp its business structure after years of losses.
Agent Provocateur founder hits out at 'preposterous' Sports Direct deal
Joe Corre describes lingerie chain's sale to Mike Ashley as 'a phenomenal stitch-up'.
FTSE 100 hits record high of 7,382.9 points on Trump quip and pound's dip
Pound's slump sent international investors bargain hunting for UK blue chip stocks.
Who is Peter Moore? New Liverpool FC chief swaps Fifa video games for football big leagues
Former EA Sports boss and life-long Liverpool fan takes helm of Anfield board room in June.
Liverpool confirm EA's Peter Moore will become their new chief executive this summer
The 62-year-old will take over from Ian Ayre in June.
FTSE Moves: Mounting losses at Royal Bank of Scotland leads top flight shares lower
RBS posts annual losses for the ninth year in a row as the taxpayer owned bank remains mired in conduct charges.
Standard Chartered warns of 'challenging' 2017 despite return to profit
Banking firm announces that it will not be paying a dividend to shareholders for 2016.
Winners and losers: What did this week tell us about the state of Britain's high street banks?
A decade on from the financial crisis, which lenders have adjusted best to high-regulation landscape?
Royal Bank of Scotland sees losses treble to £7bn as it racks up its ninth year of losses
The bank's total losses since 2008 now amount to about £58bn, topping the government's £45.5bn bail-out.
FTSE Moves: Hawkish Fed comments bear down on London market despite strong trading at Barclays
US Federal Reserve hints at March rates rise, when many economists had not forecast a rise until June.
Barclays trebles profits driven by lower litigation charges
The bank saw sales its powerhouse credit card business jump 21% to £4bn.
City of London Corporation: Brexit is big distraction with no direct opportunities
Interview: Mark Boleat, policy chairman of the corporation, spoke to IBTimes UK as Brexit talks loom.
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong arrested: Impact on company and Korean economy
Lee is said to be held at a detention center in Uiwang, south of Seoul.