UK and India locked in final stages of trade talks

Ministers attempt to resolve remaining areas of disagreement in London talks this week
Social Democrat Klingbeil to become Germany’s next finance minister

Career politician will also act as vice-chancellor
Why bank notes are the best worst investment around

For those looking to bet on the continued use of fivers and tenners, options are dwindling
Corporate America must stand up for the US innovation machine

The failure of business to join universities in the fight for academic research is short-sighted as well as cowardly
Eurozone economy grows 0.4% in first quarter ahead of Trump’s tariffs

Figure for period before US president announced sweeping levies surpasses expectations
Barclays profits boosted by trading flurry

Bank reports 20% rise in profits in the first quarter