Vodafone deal creates India mobile giant
Craig TaylorJoining forces with Idea Cellular makes it India’s biggest telecoms firm. BBC News – Business
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G20 finance ministers drop anti-protectionist pledge
Finance ministers drop a commitment to free trade because of opposition from the Trump administration. BBC News – Business
Homes cost more than seven times income
The affordability gap widened to a record level last year as house price rises outstripped wage growth. BBC News – Business
US raises benchmark interest rate by 0.25%
The US Federal Reserve raises its key interest rate for only the third time in a decade. BBC News – Business
Charlotte Hogg resigns as Bank of England deputy governor
Charlotte Hogg quits after failing to disclose that her brother works for Barclays. BBC News – Business
Rents fall for first time in six years
Glut of properties behind slide in average monthly rent for newly let properties, says Countrywide. BBC News – Business