Regulatory action sought to prevent intervention from having unintended consequences

Calls for safety assurances despite concern over educational impact

Rick Bright’s lawyers say federal investigators recommend he be reinstated during probe

Boris Johnson will set his exit strategy on Sunday, but changes will be limited

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

We need more and better surveys from across the globe to help us take the right course

Some families of medics who die in service will receive higher payouts than others under current rules

Sector across region hit by fears of panicked mass withdrawals due to pandemic

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

Luxury and beauty bellwethers predict gradual rebound once coronavirus shutdowns end

Consumer goods group missed its moment but there is much to keep investors onside

Medical community warns of dangers from use of cleaning agent as internal treatment

Hedge fund billionaire cites Silver Lake-backed company’s reliance on international travel

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

S&P 500 closes lower as investors await more evidence of progress against virus and extra stimulus

Asia-Pacific indices broadly higher after S&P 500 closes up 3.4%

Settlement house delays payout and project to let small shareholders cash out

Volatility gauges for both regions show sharp falls from historic highs in March

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

Countries ban exports in attempt to protect environment as consumption is set to soar

The technology has significant potential to shake up the construction sector

Properties changing hands for tens of thousands less than market value

Should the UK deliver its promises, infrastructure contractors will be in for a bonanza

Work in the sector slows at fastest rate since financial crisis

It is not illegitimate to change borders, but it must be done through negotiation

The epidemic could weaken Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, feed conspiracy theories and lead to closed borders

Human rights are regressing worldwide and the UN’s ability to defend them is under attack

Two questions serve as a reality check on excessive American declinism

It is easy to take advantage of frightened people who have accepted infringements on freedom

Several long-running conflicts are edging towards a temporary halt to hostilities

Private equity firms in separate discussions to back coronavirus-hit Serie A

Player values tumble as Europe’s top teams prepare to cut spending after pandemic weakens revenues

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

Strategists expect concerns about eurozone stability to dent the currency

Commission warns pandemic will wipe out growth in all member states and result in an uneven recovery

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

Online retailer’s partnerships with fashion brands should support growth and lift margins

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

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

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

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

Details of historic borrowing plans send government bond yields higher

Coveted top-quality rating hanging by a thread as Moody’s decision looms

Two- and five-year yields hit record lows as futures investors anticipate negative rates

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

Citigroup was biggest lender but Deutsche, Barclays and SocGen are also on the hook

Turmoil in commodity market slashes state colleges’ revenues

World’s biggest gold miner reaps rewards of pandemic price effect and Goldcorp acquisition

Coronavirus exposes nation’s post-Fukushima vulnerability