G8 Summit

From GLOBAL ECONOMY 4:39pm

G8 makes progress on growth agenda

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron delivers a speech on the economy at the Institute of Directors in Manchester ©Reuters

Growth and austerity aren’t alternatives, says Cameron

From GLOBAL ECONOMY 11:50pm

Hollande holds line on tax and troops

French leader reiterates stance in meeting with Cameron

From PERSONAL FINANCE 6:33pm

Eurozone equities panic sale warning

Private clients urged not to ditch shareholdings

French President-elect Francois Hollande arrives at the Elysee Palace ©EPA From WORLD May 18, 2012

President plays up image as ‘Mr Normal’

New French leader’s stance contrasts with predecessor’s ‘bling’

From COMPANIES 11:52pm

Murdoch quashes talk of UK paper spin-off

Publishing a ‘core component’ for News Corp

Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase Jamie Dimon listens to his introduction before a keynote address ©Reuters From COMMENT 7:29pm

Banking: Back to the wall

JPMorgan Chase’s $2bn loss has tarnished the reputation of chief executive Jamie Dimon

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