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Heathrow Airport's plans to build a third runway appear to be in tatters after the government confirmed it would not appeal a court decision to block the project on environmental grounds.

The big four accountancy firms have been told by watchdogs to accelerate the ring-fencing of their audit businesses by bolstering independent governance and improving financial transparency.

Stock markets are falling sharply again as countries report a surge in coronavirus cases - bolstering investor fears that the outbreak will cause widespread economic damage.

The British government is advising thousands of people to self-isolate to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but what are your rights when it comes to work?

The British government has said it is prepared to walk away from EU trade talks in June if not enough progress has been made.

Shares in FTSE 100-listed NMC Health have been suspended, 24 hours after it fired its chief executive over a growing accounting scandal.

Virgin Money, Lloyds Banking Group and Direct Line have announced job cuts totalling more than 2,000 on a bleak day for financial services workers.

Oil giant BP is to quit three US-based energy lobby groups over differences on climate change policy.

With coronavirus cases confirmed in Italy and Spain, many people are getting anxious about how this could affect their holidays.

A shortage of wedding dresses in the UK could be one of the effects of the coronavirus outbreak, MPs have heard.