Endiama chief wants ‘radical change’ in overhaul of country’s scandal-hit gem industry

Move could pave way for company to shift primary listing to London

Restrictions have hampered miner’s ability to move money out of the country

S&P 500 records fourth gain in five sessions, despite new leg down for oil prices

Strategy shift comes shortly after $1.4tn fund’s CIO tweeted he was stepping down

Mortgage products tracking base rate vanish as ‘the numbers no longer stack up’ 

US central bank accelerates purchases to stabilise market for securities backed by home loans

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

Activists wary after finance ministry names ‘core’ stocks covered by law on foreign investment

Airlines and airports say 14-day isolation period would be a ‘death blow’ to industry

Chief executive Thomas Buberl says different guidance between countries ‘difficult to accept’

Pandemic could dwarf other disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, John Neal says

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

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

Provider cites coronavirus market turmoil for uncertainty over valuations

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

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

Court rules government guidance that bans boycotts against foreign countries is unlawful

Industry regulator calls for vigilance over actions of employers during pandemic

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Right-hand man to President Carter from Iran hostage crisis to Salt Two arms treaty 

Down in Tennessee, parrots panic as the sun disappears

Vietnam vet and old-school conservative whose friendships crossed the political aisle

Jurek Martin recalls unlikely encounters with an ancient dynasty, from dance floor to tennis court

Yoox-Net-a-Porter and Paul Smith join list of brands that have suspended ecommerce sales

Consumers seeking quick cash unload designer bags, jewellery and luxury watches

Wuhan and the future of banks; digital insurance with Artificial; Robinhood’s $8.3bn valuation

Organisers expected to delay flagship event in order to let European domestic leagues finish

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

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

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

Key measure of American business investment fell only marginally last month

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

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

Experts fear country is embarking on more white elephant projects

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

Activity grew at its fastest pace in more than a year in February

Taylor Wimpey and Barratt halt work in effort to stem spread of coronavirus

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

Coronavirus damage to economy drives eurozone investor sentiment to a record low

Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Taylor Wimpey and Vistry set to reopen some operations

Differences remain but Europe leaders are growing accustomed to US president’s style

Arguments for authoritarianism and against democracy will be made with increased boldness

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