Interest rate disparity could add nearly £2,500 per month to the cost of servicing a £5m mortgage 

Dig downs and loft extensions may increase the value of a home, but it’s hard to borrow against this

Homebuyers trying to chip the price of property deals could be disappointed 

The time it takes for employees to be assessed is putting companies in delicate legal territory

Former Navy Seal who trained some of ragtag crew tells FT plan was ‘half-cocked’ and ‘inept’

Survival of coastal city’s vibrant arts scene will depend on community ‘being on the front foot’

The Australian company was borne out of an online travel business that had a problem to solve

Euler Hermes has written to some brokers, saying it will offer less support in the UK if the government does not agree to backstop trade credit insurers. 

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

You can enjoy flowers online that are past their best in the real world

What is it that makes an online performance really sing?

Provider cites coronavirus market turmoil for uncertainty over valuations

Judicial review sought over alleged breach of 2015 law, claiming cost benefits should go to scheme members

Heiress who made her own success as the ‘Queen of Jeans’

From Wimbledon to Lord’s, this summer has been a gift that — technology permitting — keeps on giving

He became the scourge of the Mob and white-collar crime in New York

A trailblazer who broke the glass ceiling in Washington

British handbag maker’s value has plummeted 85% in past two years as turnround plan stalls

‘We are ready to go further,’ says French minister after issuing temporary prohibitions

Every major asset class has been disrupted

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

Brexit and election weigh on sentiment as builders suffer eighth month of contraction

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

Move comes amid escalating political row with London’s mayor over coronavirus risks

As the human and economic damage mounts, old political divides are likely to re-emerge

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

Strategists expect concerns about eurozone stability to dent the currency

Combination of O2 and Virgin Media set to transform British telecoms market

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

O2 and Virgin Media’s £31bn merger is one of the biggest examples of virtual dealmaking during pandemic

Tag Heuer’s digital chief sees connected watches as a point of entry to the mechanical models

Bundesbank told to halt participation unless central bank shows policy is ‘proportionate’

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

Glencore-backed First Cobalt to open Canada refinery this year in attempt to cut reliance on China

Railroad commissioner had called for using decades-old state rules to reduce output

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

The Adventurous Investor senses there could be future value in spinout specialists

Promises of huge growth are yet to materialise — but there’s huge potential

An esoteric choice they may be for private investors, but if you’re selective they can add value

Whether we like it or not, spending on arms and security will rise in the next few years 

First-time buyers receive £600 cashback if they save for 10 out of 12 months before taking out a Halifax mortgage

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

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

1% cashback for mortgage customers with 123 account

Uncertainty over loan forbearance prevents savings being passed on

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

Lenders reluctant to count payments as affordability checks tighten

The holes in the investment case were there, but not many were looking

Market is full of cautionary tales about investors betting on familiar stocks

Pledges to donate Covid-19 test kits pour in from groups including Vale and Petrobras