The private equity group behind the takeovers of Formula One motor racing, Samsonite suitcases and Breitling luxury watches has set a new European fundraising record as investors scramble to put money into… Read More

The absence of Theresa May was one of the main talking points as seven senior politicians traded blows in an unconventional television debate just eight days before Britain’s general election. Mrs May… Read More

Theresa May considers Amber Rudd a reliable ally, although the home secretary has apparently been willing to question the prime minister in private © Getty The takeaway: the importance of Corbyn v… Read More

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A new phase of global competition has broken out between a handful of massively wealthy US and Chinese internet companies — with consumers and businesses that depend on their services the beneficiaries…. Read More

When Theresa May called a snap general election, many assumed the prime minister and her ruling Conservative party would romp home. Armed with a decisive mandate, Mrs May would be in the… Read More

Facebook shareholders will confront Mark Zuckerberg over the social network’s role in spreading fake news at the company’s annual meeting on Thursday, arguing that democracy is at risk every time it tweaks… Read More

LONDON A British breast surgeon who carried out unnecessary operations on 10 patients for personal gain was sentenced to 15 years in prison, a court heard on Wednesday. In his private practice,… Read More

LONDON British Prime Minister Theresa May’s lead over the opposition Labour Party has increased to 10 percentage points, an opinion poll showed on Wednesday, contrasting with others which have shown the gap… Read More

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