Uber grants UK drivers worker status in world first
It is a massive change in the business model of a company that had argued before Britain's Supreme Court that its drivers were self-employed.
Queen's grandson-in-law Mike Tindall claims furlough cash despite millionaire status
The World Cup-winning rugby star claimed government aid for his one-employee company Kimble Trading Ltd.
For British commercial property, a critical fork in the road after Covid
The world of British real estate is at a crossroads. In one direction there are fantastic opportunities to bring about a very much healthier property scene and greatly to improve the built environment.
New Zealand resident enjoys $10k (£ 8,000) yearly stipend as official wizard of Christchurch
87-year-old Kiwi local gets hired to be the official wizard of Christchurch and gets paid to do what he loves tax free!
How Queen Elizabeth II keeps busy in Windsor Castle amid virus lockdown
The British monarch and her 98-year-old husband are staying in Windsor Castle since March 19 as per lockdown restrictions imposed by the UK government.
Dead prison staff mistakenly summoned back to work due to COVID-19 crisis
Prison officials mistakenly sent letters to homes of deceased prison officers as prisons face staff shortage.
UK retailer Tesco sells Thailand, Malaysia operations for £8bn
Tesco added that the divestment will slash debt and streamline the group, enabling a "stronger focus" on UK, Irish and central European activities.
Trump tears into environmental 'doom' mongers at Davos forum
Greta Thunberg was in the audience in the Swiss Alps to hear the typically bullish speech by Trump.
Tensions flare in French protests as pension dispute grinds on
It was the fourth day of demonstrations since the protest began on December 5 with a massive public transport strike now in its 36th day.
Macron vows to push through pension overhaul despite strike
The pension overhaul, a centrepiece of Macron's sweeping plan to reform the French economy and institutions, would sweep away 42 separate schemes for a single system.
2019: A look back at a year of turmoil
In January this year, Venezuela's opposition chief Juan Guaido declared himself interim president.
Pope Francis kicks off Christmas celebrations with midnight mass
Thousands of Palestinians and foreigners converged in Bethlehem, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Retired British couple faces 8-year jail time for carrying £1m worth of cocaine on Caribbean cruise
The couple was sentenced to an 8-year prison term in Portugal after being caught aboard a cruise ship with cocaine worth £1m.
Apple, Foxconn admit to violating Chinese labour laws
Foxconn, which makes the majority of Apple devices, has been repeatedly accused of labour law violations.
Ryanair pilot strike underway as London High Court refuses to grant injunction
UK pilots go on strike as Ryanair is unsuccessful in getting a preventive injunction from the London High Court.
Brexit extension: How much will it actually cost the UK to leave the EU?
The key uncertainties over the future payments arise from future contingencies and the final settlement of accounts with the EU.
Why The $22 Trillion National Debt Doesn't Matter
Although US debt may be at eye-popping levels, an economist explains why it shouldn't keep you up at night.
2008 financial crash blamed for 6,566 suicides
10 years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers researchers estimate the number of lives lost in the wake of the financial crisis.
Grey power: Could Russia's pensioners be the downfall of Vladimir Putin?
A recent opinion poll shows Putin's approval ratings crashed this summer following the announcement of the pension reform
Coca-Cola moves into coffee, buying UK's Costa chain for £3.9 billion from Whitbread
The deal represents a big return to Whitbread, which bought Costa in 1995 for £19 million.
Is Palestine's 'Pay to Slay' Israelis program being bankrolled by the European Union?
Controversial policy, mandated under Palestinian law, requires the PA to reward terrorists in Israeli jails and their families with monthly stipends or salaries.
Tesla shareholders reject bid to strip Musk of chairman role
Three directors seeking to remain on Tesla's nine-member board were also re-elected during the company's annual meeting on Tuesday.
Carillion collapse: 'Directors too busy stuffing their mouths with gold'
MPs blame financial immolation of construction giant on greedy, reckless bosses.
EU chief urges Belgium to grant citizenship to EU's UK staff
A total of 917 British citizens work at the European Commission in Brussels, according to its 2018 figures.
Bank charged dead clients for financial advice
The Commonwealth Bank, Australia's largest bank, admitted one of its advisers charged a dead client service fees for a decade.
World's top advertising executive resigns amid allegations of personal misconduct
Sir Martin Sorrell, the head of the world's largest advertising agency, WPP, has stepped down after an internal investigation.
The US tax cut changed more than the tax rate
The repatriation of foreign earnings has perhaps the most significant impact in the short term as U.S multinationals will be making decisions to potentially change capital expenditures, profit sharing etc.
Ex-Russian agent Sergei Skripal in critical condition was 'poisoned by fentanyl'
Ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal is in a critical condition after exposure to an unknown substance. The 66-year-old was exchanged in a spy swap in 2010.
Toys R Us enters administration placing 3,000 jobs at risk
All 81 branches of the children's toy store are expected to remain open for the foreseeable future,
'Predatory and exploitative' police sex pest avoids punishment by quitting instead
The inspector was due to face a disciplinary panel in the next few days but has now escaped without punishment.