Case over pension scheme management highlights rising risks of legal challenges over environmentally-focused policies
Scorpion’s drug candidate inhibits a mutation that is a major driver of breast, gynaecological and head and neck cancers
Two people were killed in September shootings at headquarters of retailer co-founded by country’s richest woman
Justices question ByteDance-owned platform’s free-speech argument as it tries to halt looming deadline
Real estate company reveals winding-up request filed in Hong Kong
Lawsuit over air crash at Leicester City in 2018 thought to be largest fatal accident claim in English legal history
Tech companies showcase new devices with artificial intelligence embedded in cars, TVs and washing machines
Talented but unassuming news editor who was universally admired in the FT newsroom
Mixed martial arts tycoon’s appointment to Meta board comes as Silicon Valley builds ties with incoming US administration
New US women’s league backed by David Blitzer and Ares Management aims to stop top players moving abroad
Hidden commissions to car dealers inflated costs for buyers. The legal fallout could cost banks billions and restrict access to credit
Plus, private equity’s volleyball bets
Media pundit hopes to build billion-dollar business after buying out Uncensored channel from Rupert Murdoch
Ministers are trying to go further than before — with less money
Hope still wins out over experience as financial disrupters seek to ride the latest wave
The US banking system is burdened by a convoluted regulatory architecture that leads to inefficiencies and arbitrage
Purchase comes as US electricity system grapples with historic rise in power demand
Wealthy couples splitting up increasingly turn to arbitration as streamlined alternative to overburdened traditional route
An IPO would probably have needed to price the shares at a discount to peers with longer histories as listed companies
Climate, disease and flawed regulation are squeezing coffee and chocolate lovers
National Gas comments come after Centrica says low temperatures have strained supplies
Budget changes make navigating the economic dynamics of relationships more taxing
Plus: Next and Marks and Spencer — companies analysis from Investors’ Chronicle, our sister publication
Regulator found that the businessman had failed to disclose the signing of two settlement deals while CEO
Scion of European banking dynasty “hopes to withdraw” claim against German financier
Move by outgoing Biden administration made in co-ordination with UK
Flood of cheaper products could hit an industry already struggling with stagnant post-pandemic demand
After a plague of overcapacity and falling prices, there are signs the sector may be approaching a bottom
Groups including Sainsbury’s, Next and M&S warn of higher prices and weaker demand as costs and inflation rise
The sport’s latest bid to win the future offers players and fans an indoor, faster and more frantic form of entertainment
CFPB proposes to put digital wallets under same standard as bank accounts
Why is it so difficult to transfer your retirement savings to a new provider?
California’s wildfire fund could face a test
Insurance companies have refused to renew policies for hundreds of thousands of homes in recent years
Also in today’s newsletter, the resurrection of Andersen Consulting, and hiding savings from a significant other
