June 27 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

- Some economists warn that the policies largely favoured by the banks could further alienate the public and increase the frustration that encouraged Britons to vote for leaving the European Union. (http://nyti.ms/28WPgjh)

- A sobering report released on Monday by the International Energy Agency says air pollution has become a major public health crisis leading to around 6.5 million deaths each year, with "many of its root causes and cures" found in the energy industry. (http://nyti.ms/291ea1D)

- Some private equity firms that came in as the cleanup crew for the housing crisis are now repeating errors that banks committed, while others are bypassing the working poor. (http://nyti.ms/28Xs4zW)

- Taking shape after months of negotiations is a broad settlement agreement, involving Volkswagen, the federal government and a half-million car owners are expected to exceed $10 billion. The deal, set to be announced on Tuesday, also expected to require Volkswagen to pay penalties. (http://nyti.ms/28YhCuB) (Compiled by Shivam Srivastava in Bengaluru)