Bloomberg The European Union may attempt to strip British airlines of some flying rights after Brexit, with officials in Brussels warning that UK-based carriers could see their ability to compete across the bloc impeded. A meeting of the European Commission and diplomats from the remaining 27 EU countries has taken the first steps in sketching out the EU’s negotiating position …

BLoomberg Associated British Foods Plc’s Primark reported a slowdown in sales growth in the first quarter, showing that even the most reliable fashion retailers aren’t immune to the rise of online shopping. At constant currency rates, Primark’s sales rose 7 percent in the 16 weeks to January 6, the London-based company said. That missed analysts’ estimates for growth of 10 …

Bloomberg The US government has opened an investigation into snow removal at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport following a storm earlier this month that snarled scores of flights. The Federal Aviation Administration is probing the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s actions during the storm on January 4-5, the agency said. The investigation will determine “if …