French bank works out scenarios for Emporiki, which has already cost it €6bn in writedowns, in the event of worsening problems in its market

Carlos Tavares, the number two at Renault, raised the issue on Tuesday, citing shrinking car sales this year across Europe and particularly in France

Retailers should be more upfront – in particular, Esprit should not ask them to accept as a coincidence the exits of two top bosses in one day