International News
Tata Steel to close Newport factory leaving 380 unemployed
India's Tata Steel is set to close its factory in Newport, south Wales risking leaving around 380 people unemployed.
Continental considering spin-off of Powertrain division
German auto parts supplier Continental said on Monday that it has decided to consider a spin-off of its Powertrain division with subsequent listing as an alternative to a partial listing.
Asia report: Markets mixed as fresh tariffs sow uncertainty
Asian markets were mixed on Monday as the latest round of tariffs in the US-China trade war took effect over the weekend.
PM threatens to 'purge' rebel Conservatives over upcoming Brexit vote
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to purge Conservative rebels, including former ministers such as Philip Hammond, from his party if they vote against a no-deal Brexit on Thursday.
Infrastructure spending boosts China manufacturing PMI in August
Chinese manufacturing sector conditions strengthened in August amid higher levels of output, even as firms' confidence in the outlook registered one of its softest readings ever, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.