Thames Water troubles swell as parent firm defaults
Holding company Kemble has told lenders that it has failed to meet a deadline for interest payments. Read More
McDonald’s to buy back Israeli stores after boycott
The deal follows protests against the firm after franchisee Alonyal gave free food to Israeli soldiers. Read More
UK house prices fall for first time in six months
Prices fell in March with higher mortgage rates affecting affordability, the Halifax says Read More
Billionaire Joe Lewis fined $5m but avoids prison
The 87-year-old – whose family trust owns Tottenham Hotspur – gave secret stock tips to his girlfriend and employees. Read More
Boeing pays Alaska Air over $160m after blowout
The sum to the airline for losses since January reflects the ongoing fallout to Boeing from the crisis. Read More
Air passengers face extra year of 100ml liquid rule
Major airports will not have new scanners at all security lanes by the summer, the BBC understands. Read More
Rock band Kiss sells brand and songs for $300m
The band’s distinctive look and entire back catalogue is sold to a Swedish music investor for around $300m. Read More
The rise of magnets – from surgery to outer space
Magnets are central to much modern technology and firms are racing to make them more efficient. Read More
How much will the 2p National Insurance cut save me?
A further 2p cut in National Insurance for 27 million workers comes into effect on Saturday. Read More
National insurance cut to kick in but more pay tax
Tax and benefit changes take effect on Saturday – but the wider outlook for our finances is more complex. Read More