£55bn withdrawn from Credit Suisse before rescue
Craig TaylorThe announcement gives an insight to the scale of the bank run that triggered the rescue of the Swiss lender. BBC News – Business
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CBI suspends key activities after rape and sex assault allegations
The group vows to “rebuild trust” following recent revelations which led major firms to quit as members. BBC News – Business
Companies quit the CBI after second rape claim
Insurers Aviva and Phoenix have left the lobby giant after a second woman claims she was raped. BBC News – Business
Bank says no real risk in ringing for financial help
The boss of Santander says telling a bank you’re struggling may not harm your credit rating. BBC News – Business
Anger as prepayment energy meter force-fittings to be allowed again
Campaigners criticise new rules over which homes can be forcibly switched to a prepayment energy meter. BBC News – Business
Big firms a lot more confident about the future
Sentiment among finance bosses is rebounding as concerns about energy prices and Brexit ease. BBC News – Business