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How peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms are overcoming trust issues to help us make cash from our stuff.

Uzbekistan has an ambitious plan to stop widespread health problems that developed when the Aral Sea disappeared.

The race to lead the autonomous car market in the US speeds up with deals from GM and Fiat Chrysler.

French start-up Withings is to return to its founder for an undisclosed sum.

Carluccio’s could close up to 30 restaurants in a rescue plan under a Company Voluntary Arrangement.

The EU, Canada and Mexico vow to retaliate, saying the US action is totally unacceptable.

Chelsea’s Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich has put the club’s stadium plans on hold after delays to the renewal of his UK visa.

Kenneth Murray got trapped in a cycle of debt after he started borrowing to buy a laptop.

The head of The Pensions Regulator, Lesley Titcomb, will leave in February at the end of her contract.

The accountancy watchdog is taking disciplinary action against former Autonomy finance chiefs and its auditors.

Treasury chooses only man on the shortlist to join the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee.

The bus and train operator says the annual results ‘fell short’ of its ambitions.

Raid is reportedly part of a probe into suspected tax evasion by members of airline’s founding family.

Rent-to-own sector faces a price cap but regulator says a limit on overdraft costs needs discussion.

Thameslink is threatened with legal action for comparing its poor service to Poundland chocolate.

Spending on e-cigarettes is increasing. The BBC looks at what’s behind the rise.

The EU is not the freest trader, but on many measures it is near the liberal end of the spectrum.

Football leagues in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are urged to stop using single-use plastic.

Car output rises on the back of investment in new models, but the industry’s trade body repeats Brexit concerns.

A report on boardroom diversity reveals the top 10 worst excuses for not appointing women.

The hedge fund investor turned liberal philanthropist is politically divisive around the world.

UK Steel boss says there will be ‘no winners’ if US tariffs on European steel are imposed.

Major European firms warn the Prime Minister they may cut investment without clarity on Brexit customs plans.

Ocado joins the blue chip shares index after a year of dealmaking, while M&S escapes the drop.

The US economy grew by 2.2% in the first quarter, slightly more slowly than first reported.

Chris Grayling’s comments came after “Meltdown Monday” caused timetable chaos across the network.

The channel is moving ahead with plans to open a national headquarters outside London.

The driver said her Tesla car was using Autopilot technology when it hit a parked police car.

Digital minister Margot James tells consumers not to use the Geneva-based ticket reseller.

The man credited with the creation of the US Magnitsky Act was held in Madrid on a Russian warrant.