Apprenticeships plan outlined by government

David Cameron has shared plans to increase the number of apprenticeship programmes that big businesses offer. Companies bidding for government contracts worth more than £10m must show they have a "reasonable proportion" of apprentices.

Chinese companies face culture shock in countries that aren’t like China

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Faced with slower growth at home and rising labor costs, Chinese entrepreneurs are seeking foreign markets as never before.

Banks agree $2bn US foreign exchange settlement

Nine banks have agreed to pay $2bn (£1.3bn) in settlements to US investors over claims they rigged foreign exchange rates, according to lawyers.

Samsung Loses Bid for Rehearing in Patent Appeal

Samsung Electronics Co. was rebuffed in its request for reconsideration of whether it infringed Apple Inc.’s patented designs for smartphones.

Shell Arctic drilling 'risky' - ex-BP boss Lord Browne

Drilling for oil in the Arctic may harm Shell's reputation and cost it dear, the former BP boss Lord Browne has said. Shell has just started preliminary drilling in Alaska’s Chukchi Sea after several setbacks.

Google shares close 4.1% up on Alphabet restructuring

Google shares have risen by about 4.1% on Wall Street after investors welcomed news of its restructuring.

Why JPMorgan Sees September Liftoff But Cut Bond Yield Forecasts

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is cutting Treasury yield forecasts even as it stands by its call for a first Federal Reserve interest rate rise in September.