US watchdog sues to block $8.5bn handbag takeover
The US competition watchdog has taken legal action to stop Tapestry’s merger with rival Capri. Read More
China bubble tea chain plunges in Hong Kong debut
Chabaidao’s market debut was the Asian financial hub’s largest initial public offering so far this year. Read More
FTSE 100 stock index closes at new all-time high
A weak pound and hopes of easing tensions in the Middle East drive up the UK’s top stock index. Read More
Post Office inquiry to hear from former in-house lawyer
Susan Crichton was part of the Post Office’s legal team until 2013, as the Horizon IT scandal developed. Read More
Rail strikes announced for May Bank Holiday week
Train drivers will stage walks-out between 7 and 9 May while overtime bans will disrupt services. Read More
Thames Water makes bid to lift bills by up to 44%
The troubled water firm pledges to invest more in the environment ahead of a key meeting with Ofwat. Read More
NI postmasters to have names cleared under new law
The bill will quash convictions brought about by the scandal, with those affected offered £600k. Read More
First-time buyers face toughest test for 70 years
First-time buyers depend on two high incomes or parental support, the Building Societies Association says. Read More
Smart motorways: How safe are they?
BBC Panorama finds the technology behind England’s smart motorways stops working on a regular basis. Read More
Homeowner pain as major banks hike mortgage rates
Lenders respond over views the Bank of England may not cut interest rates as soon as previously thought. Read More