HS2: Chancellor Sajid Javid backs project ahead of crucial meeting
Craig TaylorThe chancellor is expected to tell Boris Johnson he supports the London to Birmingham rail link. BBC News – Business
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Apple ‘closely monitoring’ coronavirus
The outbreak has clouded the firm’s forecast for the upcoming quarter. BBC News – Business
Shares and oil tumble on coronavirus fears
Worries over the virus’ spread hit financial markets, with London’s FTSE 100 down more than 2%. BBC News – Business
The rapid rise of ‘Buy now, pay later’
Deals allowing customers to spread payments interest-free are increasing but charities warn of building debts. BBC News – Business
Ladbrokes Coral review a conflict of interest, say MPs
MPs say it is “woefully naive” for betting firms to lead a review into schemes for VIP customers. BBC News – Business
US sees post-Brexit UK trade deal by end of 2020
The US treasury secretary says the deal is a priority and tells Greta Thunberg to study economics. BBC News – Business