Liberty, Regent Street: Brian Myerson stepped down from the department store group’s board after the Takeover Panel imposed its ‘cold-shoulder’ penalty. Photograph: Graham Turner for the Guardian Controversial activist investor Brian Myerson, who received a savage rebuke... 

Obama has so far refused to release a letter from the US embassy grudgingly supporting the release of Megrahi. Photograph: Getty Images Barack Obama is under growing pressure to release a letter that reveals the US grudgingly supported freeing the Lockerbie bomber on compassionate grounds. The... 

The new commission will be free to examine compulsory funding of long-term care. Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian The government was accused today of performing a U-turn on one of the most explosive issues of the general election when the health secretary, Andrew Lansley, left open... 

Choosing a broker Depending on the type of investing that you plan to do, you may need to hire a broker to handle your investments for you. Brokers work for brokerage houses and have the ability to buy and sell stock on the stock exchange. You may wonder if you really need a broker. The answer is yes. If you intend... 

The Nokia N97: Nokia has been reducing the prices of its smartphones in a bid to boost sales at the expense of profitability. Photograph: Alberto Estevez Profits at Nokia have plunged over the last three months as the company continues to struggle against rivals such as Apple and RIM, maker... 

How much should you invest Many first time investors think that they should invest all of their savings. This isn’t necessarily true. To determine how much money you should invest, you must first determine how much you actually can afford to invest, and what your financial goals are. First, let’s take a look...