What Didi's US exit tells us about China and Wall Street
23 May 2022 0:07:54
The Chinese ride-hailing giant will quit Wall Street less than twelve months after its US market debut.
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Starbucks pulls out of Russia after 15 years
23 May 2022 5:42:09
The coffee giant makes the decision to exit after suspending operations there in March.
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Gene-edited tomatoes could soon be sold in England
23 May 2022 5:01:41
A bill is to be introduced in Parliament in two days' time to allow the commercial growing of gene-edited crops in England.
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Ukraine calls for safe passage for grain exports
23 May 2022 3:36:36
The country's inability to export its grain has led to food prices rising around the world.
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Millionaires at Davos say 'tax us more'
23 May 2022 0:05:39
At the annual meeting of the business and political elites, wealthy attendees call for fairer tax.
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Cost of living: We cannot rule out a windfall tax, says minister
23 May 2022 9:28:21
Simon Clarke will not confirm a levy on energy firms to tackle rising costs, but promises pragmatism.
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HSBC suspends banker over 'nut job' climate comments, say reports
23 May 2022 5:05:36
The banking giant has reportedly suspended its responsible investing leader Stuart Kirk.
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Why is climate 'doomism' going viral – and how do you fight it?
22 May 2022 3:16:59
Climate "doomers" believe it’s far too late to do anything about climate change - but they're wrong.
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Palm oil firms depriving tribes of millions of dollars
22 May 2022 3:07:20
Companies supplying major manufacturers fail to meet promises to share land, joint BBC investigation finds.
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The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos
22 May 2022 3:05:12
Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations.
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Pay gap from bosses to staff to widen - think tank
22 May 2022 3:03:34
The High Pay Centre says pay gaps were the greatest in the retail sector in the early months of 2022.
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Cost of living: Two-child families paying £400 a month more
22 May 2022 3:02:23
The rising cost of energy, transport and childcare is forcing families to make tough choices.
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Rail unions vow to fight government strike threat
22 May 2022 5:07:50
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps claims a new law would protect shipments from disruption.
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E.On UK boss warns 40% of customers face fuel poverty
22 May 2022 1:36:15
Chief executive Michael Lewis has called for government intervention to help struggling households.
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Future foods: What you could be eating by 2050
22 May 2022 0:30:47
Scientists say we need to future-proof our diets in a warming world by eating little-known plants.
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Governments should subsidise food and energy - IMF boss
22 May 2022 0:27:05
Kristalina Georgieva says government subsidies can help with the cost of living crisis.
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Mary Anning: Lyme Regis fossil hunter's statue unveiled
21 May 2022 6:51:49
The artwork stands in her hometown of Lyme Regis thanks to a teenager's four-year campaign.
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Self-scan supermarket tills and the rows over their use
21 May 2022 0:15:07
Do you relish scanning your own groceries or are you missing the human cashiers?
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Will there be a national rail strike?
20 May 2022 5:37:20
A strike ballot of 40,000 members of the RMT union closes on Tuesday.
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Menopause and miscarriage funds for working women praised
20 May 2022 2:44:44
Applications for grant funding are now open to charities who help support women in the workplace.
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Russia halts gas supplies to Finland
20 May 2022 2:30:34
Finland has refused to pay for gas in roubles but also angered Moscow by applying to join Nato.
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Hinkley Point C delayed by a year as cost goes up by £3bn
20 May 2022 9:59:24
The revised operating date for the Somerset site is June 2027 and is expected to cost up to £26bn.
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There are ways the chancellor could tackle the strain on people's pockets - but what do they cost?
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Sunday Times Rich List: Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty among UK's wealthiest
20 May 2022 9:39:39
The chancellor and his wife Akshata Murty make the Sunday Times Rich List with their £730m fortune.
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Retail sales jump in April driven by food stores
20 May 2022 7:10:26
Alcohol and tobacco drive a surprise rise in sales, though the longer term trend is still down.
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