One of the world’s largest private equity investors has made an approach to buy Chemring, the FTSE 250 defence group – the latest in a continuing slew of takeover bids for London-listed companies.

Just Eat Takeaway.com has agreed a takeover by a Dutch-based technology investor which says it wants to create a "European champion" for food delivery.

Friday’s market drop reflects concerns about growth

Russian oligarchs with links to the Kremlin can now be banned from the UK, the government has announced as part of a fresh sanctions package on the third anniversary of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Plus, a golden age of US-Saudi co-operation, Europe’s ‘failed’ securitisation market, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi

House Democrats urge Securities and Exchange Commission to safeguard agency’s data

Bank now finds itself confronted by the prospect of tougher rules than global competitors

Asset manager’s chief investment officer Vincent Mortier warns president is risking undermining trust in US economy

It always was — at the right price and for those with eyes wide open to the economic downside

Brickwood’s UK Value Fund will focus on underpriced UK companies

Centre-right leader Friedrich Merz set to become Germany’s next chancellor

A data analytics company which has become one of Britain's hottest technology businesses is closing in on a new round of funding expected to value it at billions of dollars.

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Competition from Temu adds to pressure on fast-fashion group’s valuation as it seeks approval for UK listing

Decision to wind down free emission allowances is an ‘earthquake moment’ for producers