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Free markets must be protected through the pandemic

Sensible and targeted state intervention can help capitalism to thrive post-crisis




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Lockdown wines: the best reds to order from home

Great value can be unearthed in some of the cheapest wines from impeccable producers




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Consumers warned over surge in coronavirus scams

Fraudsters are exploiting fears over pandemic to target pension savers, investors and online consumers




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Aviva pension clients barred from cashing in property assets

Provider cites coronavirus market turmoil for uncertainty over valuations




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Suspended UK pension contributions could total £1bn

FT survey estimates that 1 in 10 employers with defined benefit schemes may look to suspend payments




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UK pension trustees urged to watch for dividends and ‘excessive’ bonuses

Industry regulator calls for vigilance over actions of employers during pandemic




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UK/dividends: Shell-shocked

Companies have option to unshackle themselves from expensive payouts




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US evangelist Billy Graham dies aged 99

‘Pastor to presidents’ said he received his calling on 18th green of local golf club




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Former First Lady Barbara Bush dies aged 92




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George HW Bush, 41st US president, dies aged 94

Deft foreign policy and Gulf war victory defined his one term in office




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Royal Philips predicts intensive care beds must double globally 

Healthcare tech group chief calls estimate to deal with coronavirus ‘conservative’ as it boosts medical equipment production




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Retail: fast fashion, interrupted

Coronavirus is highlighting more than the industry’s wasteful ways; its iniquitous supply chain is also in the spotlight




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When the banks closed in Wuhan, nobody cared

Wuhan and the future of banks; digital insurance with Artificial; Robinhood’s $8.3bn valuation




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Odey called out over Brazil agriculture investment

Global Witness highlights UK hedge fund’s stake in company accused of environmental violations




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Michael Hintze’s hedge fund hit hard by credit bets

Billionaire CQS trader hurt by exposure to default-ridden energy sector




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Euro 2020 football tournament set to be postponed

Organisers expected to delay flagship event in order to let European domestic leagues finish




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Wall Street ends higher as investors look past immediate downturn

US stocks shake off loan loss warnings from country’s largest banks




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Bloomberg fined €5m over report of fake news release

French regulator says agency failed to verify false story that sent Vinci shares down 18%




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Hochtief/Dubai hotels: deconstructed

Middle East building downturn that began in 2015 shows little sign of abating




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3D-printed houses could become concrete reality

The technology has significant potential to shake up the construction sector




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Predatory investors exploit leaseholders’ cladding dilemma

Properties changing hands for tens of thousands less than market value




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Women in construction need on-site experience to build their careers

Targets to include more women mean little without cultural change in the industry




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Construction confusion as UK working instructions published then withdrawn

Mixed messages follow industry protests over 2-metre distance ruling




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UK construction: financial muscle required

Companies with strong balance sheets are best placed for post-crisis rebuild




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The global elite is finally getting used to Donald Trump

Differences remain but Europe leaders are growing accustomed to US president’s style




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Brexit solved with the sword of Damocles

The UK is being belligerent, the EU inflexible. But a deal can be done this year




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How Beijing reframed the virus response narrative

Arguments for authoritarianism and against democracy will be made with increased boldness




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A misguided court judgment in Germany

The ECB’s asset purchases are vital to the stability of the eurozone




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UniCredit overhaul faces years-long delay as pandemic takes toll

Jean Pierre Mustier’s nascent turnround derailed as bank slips to first-quarter loss




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Lagarde says ECB ‘undeterred’ by German court challenge

ECB intends to resist court injunction to justify its sovereign bond purchases




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Deconstructed Watch: Zenith Chronomaster Revival Shadow

Discovery in Zenith factory attic helps watchmaker claim the first all-black wristwatch title




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Hedge fund bear takes aim at central banker ‘fruit loops’

Horseman Capital’s Russell Clark has sold his holdings in government bonds




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Dysfunctional oil market needs a new model

Regional trading blocs would better align mutual interests and provide stability




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Oil’s cruellest month has forced a rethink on production

Dive into negative prices triggered pullback that helps set scene for rebound




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Gold: a hedge against future policy misfires

A new exchange traded commodity holds several advantages




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Deal of the week: Scottish Power Online Fixed Saver

Scottish Power has launched a new energy plan that allows customers to fix their bills




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National Grid RPI-linked 10-year sterling retail bond

Corporate bond links income and capital to inflation




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Yorkshire Building Society’s tracker-to-fixed mortgages

Fixed rate that applies in years three to five has been cut




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Santander 123 cashback credit card

Cardholders will receive 3 per cent cashback on fuel




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Deal of the week: Post Office Inflation Linked Bond

Timely relaunch allows savers to keep pace with the rising cost of living




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Tesco launches new RPI-linked bond

More options for savers seeking real returns




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Santander Inflation Linked Savings Bond

Bond pays out 105 per cent on RPI




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Gas suppliers follow EDF’s 5 per cent price cut

First big energy supplier to pass on lower wholesale costs




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Chelsea’s five-year fixed-rate mortgage

3.19 per cent deal comes with a fee of £1,495




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Mr & Mrs Smith retail bond launched

The four-year bond will pay 7.5%




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Top US pension plans eye private credit

Move to capitalise on dislocations across market stemming from coronavirus pandemic




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Pension Regulator urged to abandon funding review

Covid-19 pandemic increases problems for retirement schemes already in deficit




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Renters and self-employed hit hard by Covid-19 lockdown

A third of self-employed reported working reduced hours during the first two weeks of lockdown




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HMRC launches coronavirus income support scheme for self-employed

Cash from successful claims could reach bank accounts by end of the month




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European stocks edge lower while oil climbs

Pound dips following UK chancellor’s hard Brexit remarks