Decision comes amid row between companies and insurers on what is covered under policies

Dissatisfaction grows as watchdog calls on courts to act quickly on Covid-19 disputes

Black journalist forced America to confront the evils of lynching

Cutting tuition fees is no longer realistic, but there are other ways to better support vital courses

£3.5bn worth of dividend payments cancelled this week 

Those in pensions drawdown are at risk of  pound cost ravaging

Even dividends from stalwarts Shell and BP may be in doubt in the fallout from the Covid-19 crisis 

Light touch checks on UK borrowers raise fears of defaults on loans and fraud

Since their peak almost a month ago, European banks indices have plunged 40 per cent

AMF chairman cites uncertainty around dividends and coming downgrades to credit ratings

Why, from an investment perspective, Covid-19 suppression is the equivalent of kicking the can down the road.

Investors say ‘astounding’ number of unemployment claims in US had been priced into markets

Stocks rise but crude tumbles as world’s largest oil ETF cuts stake

The technology has significant potential to shake up the construction sector

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

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

It is an illusion to see victory for the former US vice-president as a geopolitical calendar reset

How do democracies measure up against autocratic regimes in handling the pandemic?

Alternative providers fear it will harm competition in market for loans to small business

Pexip deal marks bright spot in otherwise bleak European IPO market

Airline forecasts capacity will be almost wiped out in the second quarter

JPMorgan data show about one in four loans was behind on payments last month

Companies are seeking to tap whatever sources of affordable funding are available

Regional trading blocs would better align mutual interests and provide stability

Phoenix Commodities seeks debt restructuring after racking up $450m of currency hedge losses

It is the deepest, broadest, most liquid market for larger global businesses

More options for savers seeking real returns

Invest in a loan to a small business, but with a manager to assess the risk

The four-year bond will pay 7.5%

Online broker is revamping its charging structure

Pension funds need to spend less time on ESG and get back to basics

Small businesses hope the fast-track credit scheme will be a lifeline

Winners of the FT’s personal finance competition love learning about money

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

Listed businesses have been conspicuously slow in estimating disruption to operations

Price in local currencies of commodities such as copper and coffee has surged

From coffee to copper, exporters enjoy higher profits

Ireland’s richest man O’Brien faces struggle to refinance former cash cow’s debt pile

In contrast with many global peers, Petrobras has made scant efforts to diversify into green energy

Brazilian group alleges tycoon’s family-controlled mining arm fraudulently funnelled $500m into Manhattan real estate

Money matters are a surprise hit on the photo-sharing app

As interest rates fall, more savings banks rely on the lure of cash prizes

How to navigate government help schemes, the benefits system, redundancy pay and help from banks

Take steps to improve your relationship with money and the role it plays in your life

The worldwide Covid-19 death toll rose by 6,365 on Tuesday, pushing the total through 200,000

Germany's dominant export sector in record decline, South Korea may be forced to close bars and nightclubs after partygoer is found to have infected at least 14 people

Thousands attend military parade in Belarus even as virus spreads rapidly in neighbouring Russia, UK airline industry warns of huge blow if travel quarantine is launched and Seoul closes down bars and clubs in wake of new cluster

Pharma and chemicals group says it will ‘defend itself vigorously’ amid mounting cases

The Nobel laureate talks to Anjana Ahuja

Jim Ratcliffe-led chemicals group adds top-flight team to growing sports portfolio