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Some executives argue bank must reward performance while others fear losing staff to rivals

Even bosses stand to gain when workers toil fewer days for the same pay

Retail space also makes way for warehousing and life science campuses as property investors reposition portfolios

Ministers usually make final decision on appointments, despite part of role being to scrutinise government

Merger of consumer electronics will resolve weaknesses and lift sales, says Japanese group’s Kimio Maki

Companies with 1m users will need to pass review to ensure sensitive data cannot be obtained by foreign regulators

Semiconductor maker talks of ‘ecosystem-wide project’ as it lobbies for support from bloc

Small prize pots for lower-ranked players mean tennis hopefuls struggle to get a break

The power required to fly spacecraft pioneered by Branson and Bezos deserves examination

Debates over how to pay for essential repairs often lead to infighting among residents

Accounting regulator’s leadership faces being under strength and lacking in diversity as reform looms

USD Coin issuer plans Wall Street debut as value of its tokens in circulation eclipses $25bn

Canadian group’s takeover of beloved British cheese points to global appetite for heritage foods

Sir Robbie Gibb concerned that preferred candidate would damage relations with government

US drugs watchdog was under pressure after scientific outcry over controversial Biogen treatment