Two companies had both been UK telecoms consolidators

Shares in filter making group slump after second profit warning this year

Telco’s EE mobile division would still be allowed to compete for 5G airwaves

Resilient demand for new homes not matched by dull DIY and repair market

Three of the biggest US lenders will have to hold extra capital

UK outsourcer warns that full-year profits will be below previous guidance

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Fast FT

Proportion of women non-execs at top 150 public companies reaches 30%

Payouts tumble as flat profits add to fears over Trump, China and Brexit

Sir Philip Hampton tells FT City Network ‘bad behaviour’ should not be tolerated

UK lender prepares for first acquisition since taxpayer rescue

Seraphim wins £30m from government bank to build on Britain’s satellite lead

Fashion retailers look best poised to adjust, carmakers the least

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Lawyers and academics say group’s payment to consultant could prompt investigations

All cold calls where a business has no relationship with an individual to be banned

Barcelona scores new deal, Samsung’s smart move, fake news and two UK heavyweights

Week in Review

Retailers’ discounts can sometimes involve ‘playing smoke and mirrors on price’

Claims made in £4bn lawsuit against bank by investors in the group’s 2008 rights issue

More than 133,000 customer accounts accessed following handset thefts

FCA proposes far-reaching changes to industry including ‘all-in’ cost for investors