Bloomberg Homes with outdoor space and fewer communal areas look set to become more desirable as the UK property market begins to show signs of revival after the coronavirus lockdown. Indicators of activity compiled by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors strengthened as agents were allowed to restart viewings in England in May. A net balance of 10% of survey ...

Bloomberg Europe’s economy risks losing out on a massive dose of stimulus from its consumers. Households have stashed away hundreds of billions of euros in their bank accounts under lockdown. And even though shops in many countries have reopened, surveys show little sign that people are ready to splurge just yet amid spiralling unemployment and the threat of a second ...

Bloomberg Assicurazioni Generali SpA is exploring strategic options for its Swiss insurance operations, according to people familiar with the matter. The Italian company is working with advisers to study alternatives including a potential sale of part or all of the business, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private. Generali Switzerland makes about 194 million ...