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Former Eddie Stobart boss tables rival rescue proposal

Andrew Tinkler’s TVFB plans emergency equity raising of up to £70m to cut group’s debt




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Advisers recommended Dbay offer for Eddie Stobart

Lorry company’s board says lenders will only support refinancing through buyout group’s proposal




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In barmy world of fintech, $5.5bn for Revolut is not so bonkers

Neobank’s funding round sets new valuation parameters; De La Rue battles to last a decade




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Tata’s lessons for the post-Covid world

Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Tata’s chief executive, forecasts a major shift to more flexible working arrangements




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UK watchdog warns US over rules for failing banks

FCA chief says regulators will lose faith in how US handles crises if regime changes




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Don’t bet on tech for your 10-year stock strategy

Investors should beware the regulatory storm gathering over Silicon Valley




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US senators renew effort to outlaw shell companies

Fears of Russian influence revive drive to track corporations’ true owners




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Brazil pension and tax reforms back on track, says Meirelles

Social security overhaul is key part of plan to rein in budget deficit




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Election test for Macri’s promise to make Argentina ‘normal’ again

Legislative poll will be a referendum on the reformist president




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A radical plan for 21st century regulation

Traditional rulemaking is unable to keep up with new digital businesses




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Franken’s fall is good news for Big Tech

Senator was one of few Democrats to challenge monopoly power, writes Rana Foroohar




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US lawmakers scrutinise Broadcom bid for Qualcomm

Mnuchin urged to examine ‘deeply concerning’ takeover attempt by Singapore chipmaker




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DoJ must make antitrust fit for the age of Big Tech

Competition law should take changing business models into account




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Take long lunches, go home at four: tips for the modern boss

Simon Kuper on how a new generation of CEOs has a different approach to life at the top




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Male allies step forward on Wall Street

More men are offering to become allies, but is the move always welcome?




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Work culture is ‘rude awakening’ for graduates

Ingrained hierarchy and lack of recognition drive away young recruits




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A business book reading list for the lockdown

Andrew Hill picks his favourites among the 230 notable titles longlisted since 2005 — Join the discussion




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Is my employer taking me for granted?

Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice




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Exams cancellations raise questions of what they are for

It is time to rethink whether such assessment really prepares us for life and work




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UK steps up plans to train 50,000 form fillers for post-Brexit trade

Gove unveils ‘customs agent academy’ and is talking to freight businesses




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Brussels woos world leaders for pandemic fundraising marathon

EU hosts online pledging event but €7.5bn target for vaccines, testing and treatment will only be first step




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UK government set to avoid forcing people to wear cloth masks in public

Ministers expected to say use of coverings could stop virus spread in some circumstances




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NMC founder blames executives for suspected fraud

Indian entrepreneur claims a small group of executives were involved at the hospital group




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NHS chiefs set out plans for post-crisis return to normality

Routine operations ban to be eased but capacity to handle virus resurgence will remain




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Saudi central bank’s foreign assets fall by most in two decades

Kingdom battles to protect economy in face of oil rout and fallout from pandemic




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Imperial Brands needs some change for the better

News of chief executive’s departure highlights problems the tobacco group faces




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How AI will transform recruitment and HR

Wearable tech will measure workers’ true productivity, supercharging capitalism




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Staff shortages make it hard work for UK employers

Tight labour market gives job candidates more power in recruitment process




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Shipping industry seeks response to calls for cuts in emissions

World’s fleet under renewed pressure to clean up its act and curb greenhouse gases




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Tech and changing labour costs set to transform shipping

Robotics likely to cause less long-distance offshoring and curb demand for huge vessels




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Former BT chairman Mike Rake joins Huawei UK board

Appointment comes as tension rises over government decision to restrict 5G rollout




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BT suspends annual dividend for first time in 36 years

UK telecoms group warns shareholders over lower payouts in future as it focuses on broadband network upgrade




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When bookshelves are more informative than the books

Lockdown videos give us a new way to judge character




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Five of the world’s best homes for sale for self-sufficiency

From greenhouses to screenhouses, these properties will make your green fingers twitch




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Inside one of Property Listings’ most-viewed homes for sale

Look behind the doors of a medieval Swiss castle that’s piquing much curiosity




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Five of the world’s best homes for sale for children

Running downstairs is b-o-r-i-n-g when you can slide or use a fireman’s pole instead




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How vintage Ikea became a hit for fans of flat-pack chic

There’s more to the Swedish interiors giant than Billy bookcases




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Lucinda Williams swaps reflection for action in Good Souls Better Angels

New album channels protest music and social comment through Delta blues mythology and psych-rock




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Honk for Mimi if you want opera at the drive-in

The ENO is adapting a gimmick to attract new audiences now the pandemic has hit




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How online games are becoming a new arena for live music

Artists such as Travis Scott and Charli XCX are appearing in digital form, watched by audiences of avatars




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Hayley Williams: Petals for Armor

Paramore frontwoman broadens her sonic palette with solo debut




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Fresh help for care homes as infection rate rises

Leaked Whitehall plan reveals concerns 3 years ago over extra support for sector




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Astronomy boom as UK stargazers look to sky for solace

Less pollution and fine weather create ideal conditions for studying constellations




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FirstGroup launches formal sale of North American businesses

UK transport company has come under pressure from US activist to sell school bus and transit divisions




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UK to discuss help for aviation industry hit by coronavirus

Transport secretary weighs support for airlines and rail operators as passenger numbers drop




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FirstGroup taps UK for £300m as buses and trains are left empty

Transport group also expects its Greyhound bus service to receive US financial support




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Sports clubs get smarter in their search for top management

The recruitment process in the industry is slowly starting to turn more professional




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Norwegian investors back debt-for-equity swap to unlock rescue

Airline’s shareholders support plan to gain state-backed loan guarantees in move to avoid bankruptcy




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The World Health Organization can be reformed

Although it suffers from lack of independence, it should be fixed rather than scrapped




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Opposition rises to exit package for ex-McDonald’s chief

Steve Easterbrook lost his job after relationship with colleague but kept stock options