Ford taps masses of vehicle data to stay ahead in commercial van market
Ford Motor Co's push to use reams of data generated by its vans and trucks - from engines to oil filters or brake pads - to attract more customers in the European and U.S.
Vladimir Putin blames alleged lover's friends for leaking details of their lifestyle, claim insiders
A leaked image of Vladimir Putin's mansion shows gilded chairs arranged around a glass table with a spherical chandelier— golden leaves hanging from the ceiling.
Lawsuit dismissed over McDonald's board's severance pay to fired CEO
McDonald's Corp's board cannot be sued for allowing former CEO Steve Easterbrook to keep tens of millions of dollars when the restaurant chain fired him for having a relationship with an employee, a Delaware judge ruled on Wednesday.
Big tech 'fair share' debate set to dominate Barcelona mobile meet
A clash between Big Tech and EU telecom firms over who will underwrite network infrastructure is set to dominate discussion at the world's largest conference.
Work Foundation Director suggests UK economy reforms to make UK employment more inclusive
Ben Harrison suggests long-term investments and reforms for the UK's employment services, as the nation's economic challenges continue to haunt employers and employees alike.
Lloyds faces housing market chill as profit growth stalls
Britain's Lloyds Banking Group signalled that falling house prices, competition on savings and rising costs may crimp future returns after reporting flat profit growth for 2022.
Nurses in England pause strikes to enter pay talks with government
Nurses in England will pause planned strike action to enter "intensive talks" with the British government on pay and conditions, both sides said on Tuesday, in the first sign of a break in a long-running dispute.
Cautious Walmart outlook hits shares despite solid Q4 profits
Walmart reported better-than-expected profits over the critical holiday-season quarter Tuesday, but offered a disappointing outlook as inflation weighs on consumers.
EU eyes joint arms buying to help Ukraine
The European Union is urgently exploring ways for its member countries to team up to buy munitions to help Ukraine, following warnings from Kyiv that its forces need more supplies quickly.
Inflation will add £18 billion to UK non-food retail sales in 2023
Research from Metapack, ShipStation and Retail Economics reveals consumers tend to pay more for less, with inflation adding £18.2 billion to UK non-food sales, regardless of the decline in volumes by 4.9%.
Tesla to open U.S. charging network to rivals in $7.5 billion federal program -White House
Tesla will open part of its U.S. charging network to electric vehicles (EVs) made by rivals as part of a $7.5 billion federal program to electrify the nation's highways to cut carbon emissions, the Biden administration said on Wednesday.
Eleven EU countries urge 'great caution' in loosening state aid rules
Eleven European Union countries urged "great caution" in relaxing the bloc's state aid rules in a bid to support Europe's green industry in a global race, saying that risked damaging competition inside the bloc, a document showed.
BP posts record profit, dilutes green target
BP on Tuesday also said its carbon emissions would not fall as quickly as anticipated.
Shell 2022 profit more than doubles to record $40 billion
Shell delivered a record $40 billion profit in 2022, the energy giant said on Thursday, capping a tumultuous year in which a surge in energy prices after Russia's invasion of Ukraine allowed it to hand shareholders unprecedented returns.
English health service sets out two-year recovery plan for emergency care
England's National Health Service (NHS) on Monday announced a two-year recovery plan to help restore emergency care and frontline services, currently struggling through one of their toughest winters.
Teachers in England and Wales vote to strike as the UK wage crisis continues
The National Education Union declared seven days of walkouts in February and March after nine out of 10 union teacher members voted for strike action.
US media rocked by layoffs amid economic gloom
Newsroom employment has seen a steady decline in the United States, falling from 114,000 to 85,000 journalists between 2008 and 2020.
Uniqlo owner gives Japan Inc a jolt with 40% wage hike
Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing Co Ltd on Wednesday said it would raise wages by as much as 40%, a clear sign that Japan's rock-bottom salaries may be starting to budge after decades of deflation and cost-cutting.
AstraZeneca boosts heart, kidney business with $1.8 bln CinCor deal
AstraZeneca said on Monday it had struck a deal to buy U.S.-based drug developer CinCor Pharma Inc for up to $1.8 billion to increase its stock of heart and kidney drugs.
Top UK bosses earn average person's annual wage in days: survey
The High Pay Centre, which compiled the report using company data and official statistics, called for a more "even" distribution of income.
Britain's broken egg industry shows the price of food inflation
In Britain, the damage wrought by rampant inflation can be seen in the fate of the humble egg.
UK nurses stage unprecedented walkout
UK nurses stage unprecedented walkout
UK watchdog moots tougher checks on financial marketing
Britain's financial watchdog on Tuesday proposed tougher rules for approving financial promotions after a sharp rise in misleading marketing online.
Crypto lender BlockFi files for bankruptcy, cites FTX exposure
Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, it said on Monday, the latest crypto casualty after the firm was hurt by exposure to the spectacular collapse of the FTX exchange earlier this month.
Europe's south offers a warm welcome to energy migrants
Software developer Victor Varlamov logs in every morning to work on a sunny Spanish island off the coast of Africa after the prospect of steep heating bills and a winter made harsher by the Ukraine war drove him to leave his adoptive home in Poland.
Investors back call for UK firms to support low-paid workers
A group of 17 investors managing 3.2 trillion pounds ($3.82 trillion) have called on Britain's biggest listed employers to offer more support to low-paid workers as inflation drives a sharp rise in the cost of living.
'Employ more British workers,' Jenrick tells UK businesses
UK Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has urged UK businesses to train local people while the CBI head wants more migrant workers boost economy growth.
Why UK universities are going on strike
Since 2019, issues around pay and working conditions have now surpassed pensions and become the main driver for the strikes.
UK govt proposes pay cut for N.Ireland lawmakers
The assembly has been crippled since February following the withdrawal of its largest pro-UK party, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
Elon Musk trial opens to decide fate of his $56 billion Tesla pay
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is scheduled to take the stand this week to defend his $56 billion pay package against shareholder allegations it was rigged with easy performance targets and that investors were duped into approving it.