Why Meta tapped UFC’s chief for its board and corporates start the year with historic bond issuance

Move demonstrates manager’s new determination to democratise alternatives and could be timely, analysts say

Rising gilt yields mean government departments may face further squeeze

Some 700,000 borrowers face jump in repayments when fixed-rate deals end this year

In the US they signal optimism while I’m loving a weaker pound

Equity market optimism about president-elect’s impact contrasts with warnings over hit to GDP growth

Huge recent fundraising deals for Databricks, SpaceX and OpenAI further delay need for stock market debuts

Chinese businesses continue to establish dominant foothold in fast-growing sector despite decline in metal’s price

The price of resale tickets could be capped under plans to stop the public being "fleeced" by professional touts, the government has announced.

Bosses of leading high street businesses are set to lead a new drive to cut crime and get ex-offenders into stable jobs.

Investors expect price pressures to become entrenched in world’s second-largest economy

World’s largest money manager had staked out position as sustainable investment leader