Matriarch of formidable political clan was known for her sharp tongue and strong character

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

Deft foreign policy and Gulf war victory defined his one term in office

A prolific American talent who defied the snobbery of literary critics

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

She turned the agency into a diplomatic and moral force

Disruptions set to revive local manufacturing as designers look to avoid reliance on distant hubs

Luxury and beauty bellwethers predict gradual rebound once coronavirus shutdowns end

Cleaning products up, shaving items and make-up down in household goods group’s best quarter in years

Strategic decisions by chief executive make the Dutch company a safe bet

Personal care group boosted by stockpiling frenzy ahead of lockdown

Group ramps up production of cleaning and sanitising goods amid coronavirus crisis

If anything, it’s only made the most coveted more sought after, as online sellers adapt to cater for their clientele.

UK fintech plans to use recent $500m fundraising to buy rivals hit by coronavirus pandemic

Proxymity raises $20m in spinout from Citigroup as shareholder meetings go virtual

Financial services unit mandate a ‘first step’ in adjusting to decline in business

Billionaire investor hits winning bets in global macro after closing to external money

Harsher medicine this time round would put asset prices on a better long-term footing

‘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

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

US stocks shake off loan loss warnings from country’s largest banks

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

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%

Failed outsourcer’s work on Liverpool and Birmingham hospitals running years behind schedule

Properties changing hands for tens of thousands less than market value

Chief Jon Lewis admits outsourcer has ‘more to do and requires more investment’ than expected

Mixed messages follow industry protests over 2-metre distance ruling

Work in the sector slows at fastest rate since financial crisis

Housebuilder Barratt furloughs all but 15% of workforce and slashes executive pay

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

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

The UK is being belligerent, the EU inflexible. But a deal can be done this year

The pushback against globalisation will come from protectionists, national-security hawks and greens

Miles Johnson and Daniel Dombey discuss the lockdowns in Italy and Spain

Gillian Tett on the city's struggle to contain the virus and the financial fallout

Two questions serve as a reality check on excessive American declinism

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

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

Gideon Rachman talks to Joseph Nye about the role of morality in shaping foreign policy

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

Deka Investment urges chairman to act quickly to end crisis of confidence in payments group after special audit

European Commission seeks to strengthen enforcement powers after banking scandals

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

Pexip deal marks bright spot in otherwise bleak European IPO market

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