TikTok: UK ministers banned from using Chinese-owned app on government phones Ministers fear sensitive data is at risk - but TikTok denies handing information to Chinese government. Source
John Lewis axes staff bonus and plans to cut jobs The department store operator and Waitrose owner says profits were hit in "a very tough year". Source
Multi-billion dollar rescue deal for First Republic bank Bank group says the move to prop up First Republic reflects confidence after bank failures. Source