Britain begins negotiations to join trans-Pacific trade deal

Britain will begin negotiations on Tuesday to join a trans-Pacific trade deal that it sees as crucial to its post-Brexit pivot away from Europe and towards geographically more distant but faster-growing economies.
UK financial sector urges caution over any ‘work from home’ law

How people divide their working hours between home and office should develop naturally over time and not be forced into law, senior financial services industry officials said on Monday.
Amazon, Apple most valuable brands but China’s rising – Kantar survey

Amazon (AMZN.O) and Apple (AAPL.O) are the world’s most valuable brands but Chinese brands are rising up the leaders list and are more valuable than Europe’s top brands, according to a global ranking by Kantar’s BrandZ.
Goldman Sachs expands transaction bank to Britain

Goldman Sachs (GS.N) has launched its transaction bank in Britain, the firm said Monday, expanding the business after launching in the United States last year as it looks for steadier sources of revenue beyond its investment bank.
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now.
Analysis: Shaken but not stirred: bond markets may weather hawkish Fed for now

A hawkish shift at the U.S. Federal Reserve has ended a weeks-long rally in bond markets, but don’t bet on a repeat of the sharp selloff seen earlier this year just yet.
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now.
Britain’s biggest investor drops AIG, others from some funds over climate

Legal & General Investment Management, Britain’s biggest asset manager, said on Tuesday it would drop four companies from a number of its funds over their “insufficient” response to the challenge of climate change, including U.S. insurer AIG (AIG.N).
UK sees record jump in employee numbers in May

The number of employees on British company payrolls surged by a record amount in May as COVID restrictions eased and pubs and restaurants resumed indoor service, though it still remains more than half a million below its pre-pandemic peak.
Australia’s top exporting state calls for reset in China ties

Australia’s biggest exporting state on Tuesday urged Canberra to stop antagonising China, the country’s top trade partner, in remarks that came amid escalating criticism of Beijing led by the United States, Australia’s main ally.