Companies

Image copyright AP Sky’s independent directors are under mounting pressure to secure a higher bid from Rupert Murdoch for the 61% stake in the satellite broadcaster it does not own. On Friday, 21st Century Fox announced a possible bid for Sky priced at £10.75 a share, valuing the company at …

Image copyright Getty Images Shares in Lockheed Martin have fallen after President-elect Donald Trump said he would cut the cost of its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter after taking office. He tweeted: “F-35 program and cost is out of control. Billions of dollars can and will be saved on military (and …

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Most Lloyds account holders are not getting the best deal, the figures show Millions of people who have basic bank accounts may be paying higher fees than necessary, government figures indicate. Basic bank accounts are designed for people who do not already have a …

Image copyright PA Post Office workers will stage five days of strikes from Monday in a continuing dispute over jobs, pensions and branch closures, their union says. The Communication Workers Union said the walkout would start on Monday 19 December and include Christmas Eve. It will involve thousands of workers …