UK cannot afford to give ‘cold shoulder’ to China, says City minister

Bim Afolami’s comments distance British government from protectionist moves by US

‘Free money’ and 10% interest: carrots UK banks are dangling to get you to switch

Better deals are on offer in the battle to tempt new current account customers. But, be warned, there are a few strings attached

Thirty-three constituencies, including two in London, will not have a single bank branch by the end of the year, says Which?

The Treasury has been quietly selling off the government’s stake at ever-higher prices on a rising market. Why mess with that?

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development cuts growth forecasts for regions it operates in, saying war ‘casting long shadow’

Brighton event’s opening showcase scrapped after performers join Massive Attack and Brian Eno in boycott of sponsor Barclays

Younger homebuyers are turning to ultra-long loans, prompting fears over the risk to their finances and the wider economy

Disclosure of the identities of firms under investigation by FCA could be in the public interest

I phoned the police and the bike was seized, but eBay and my bank won’t help over reimbursement

Treasury committee says ‘debanking’ and use of personal guarantees for loans is putting small businesses at risk

Editorial: Rachel Reeves missed a chance to recast a policy that cuts government spending while shovelling state cash into private banks

CEO is making a surprise exit after successfully slimming down the global bank and winning over its tough chair

Changes will allow the investment bank’s star performers to earn up to 25 times their annual salary

Shareholder payouts grew 14 times faster than wages over past three years, says Oxfam report

Chief executive’s departure sounds sensible enough but successor will inherit heavy strategic workload