Rules to release surpluses will only extract 5% of £160bn in excess assets, according to departmental assessment

Executives prioritising break-ups or continuation funds as trade war kills off potential floats

Transatlantic gap in stock performance this year is particularly wide in smaller stocks

Slate Auto hopes its modular, stripped-down vehicle will be the future of affordable EVs, but it has a long road ahead.

Mike Ashley, the high street billionaire, is exploring a cut-price takeover bid for struggling Revolution Beauty – a move that would stoke animosity between him and rival London-listed retailer Debenhams.

Weak creditor protection in deals gives advantage to those with the resources to examine documentation

The family behind River Island, the high street fashion retailer, is drawing up a radical rescue plan which could put significant numbers of stores and jobs at risk.

Decision by the fintech to move primary listing to New York is latest blow to LSE

The growth profile for the sector has brightened as Europe’s governments prepare to spend more on protection

Moscow’s possible inclusion has ‘huge support’ as Brussels expects to adopt new designation next week after a delay

Bank was close to lining up $5bn for artificial intelligence group when US president and billionaire attacked each other