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Thailand launches yacht quarantine for tourists
on March 9, 2021 at 4:56 am
It already allows visitors to spend their quarantine on a golf course in an effort to boost tourism. […]
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School uniform demand drives retail sales rebound
on March 9, 2021 at 2:14 am
UK retail sales rose 9.5% in February as plans to ease lockdown drove purchases of uniforms and computers. […]
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Zoom founder Eric Yuan transfers $6bn of his shares
on March 9, 2021 at 1:19 am
His personal wealth soared as the video conferencing platform became a household name during the pandemic. […]
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UK businesses caught buying five-star Google reviews
on March 9, 2021 at 1:03 am
Consumer group Which? staged a sting operation to investigate fake Google reviews in the UK. […]
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Sainsbury's warns of national shortage of pet food pouches
on March 8, 2021 at 11:37 pm
The retailer is running low on dog and cat food pouches and says the issue will be "ongoing" in 2021. […]
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Mark & Spencer launches online operations in 46 markets
on March 8, 2021 at 6:15 pm
The retailer's expansion into 46 markets marks the latest move to grow its digital business. […]
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Google HR 'suggested medical leave' for racism victims
on March 8, 2021 at 6:01 pm
Google staff in the US who complain over racism were advised to take mental health leave, NBC reports. […]
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BP staff set to work from home two days a week
on March 8, 2021 at 5:59 pm
The oil giant told staff last month that the new model will start for office-based staff this summer. […]
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Retailer Boohoo submits plans for new Leicester factory
on March 8, 2021 at 5:40 pm
Last year the online clothing company found there were "many failings" within its supply chain in Leicester. […]
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Fears for 5,000 UK steel jobs as lender collapses
on March 8, 2021 at 3:57 pm
The main backer of the UK's third-largest steelmaker has gone into administration. […]
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Mothers 'paying the price' for career breaks
on March 8, 2021 at 3:02 pm
The employment rate among mothers fluctuates until children reach 15 then falls back, new figures show. […]
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Deliveroo boss Will Shu: 'I was never into start-ups'
on March 8, 2021 at 2:36 pm
Will Shu's comments come as the food delivery firm sets out flotation plans but reports another loss. […]
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Travel firms ‘excluded’ from government support
on March 8, 2021 at 1:45 pm
An industry body says many travel companies are missing out and calls for sector-specific funding. […]
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Bank of England governor sees light at the end of the tunnel
on March 8, 2021 at 12:34 pm
But Andrew Bailey says the economy will need to adapt as people work and shop from home more often. […]
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Billionaire Mackenzie Scott marries science teacher
on March 8, 2021 at 3:41 am
The ex-wife of Amazon's Jeff Bezos is one of the world's richest women and a major philanthropist. […]
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'We women are pushed out of work because of childcare. It's hurtful'
on March 8, 2021 at 12:17 am
The stories of two US women who lost their jobs early on in the pandemic - and haven't worked since. […]
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Cladding rules: New guidance to help flat owners stuck in 'limbo'
on March 8, 2021 at 12:11 am
The recommendations aim to reduce the number of safety checks banks request on blocks of flats. […]
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'Deepfake is the future of content creation'
on March 8, 2021 at 12:03 am
Deepfake, or AI-generated videos, are increasingly being used commercially. […]
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What's your pension invested in?
on March 7, 2021 at 12:15 am
While pension pots are going green, how easy is it to dump investments in tobacco or gambling? […]
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'After the first cancellation it didn't go back to normal'
on March 4, 2021 at 12:14 am
The so-called sharing economy has been greatly affected by the continuing Covid-19 pandemic. […]
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'Find people who complement your weaknesses'
on March 3, 2021 at 12:11 am
Amber Atherton, boss of tech firm Zyper, says you need staff who are good at things you might not be. […]
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How can we make washing machines last?
on March 3, 2021 at 12:07 am
Sweden is trying to encourage consumers to repair household items like washing machines. […]
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala makes history at WTO
on March 1, 2021 at 10:45 am
The former Nigerian finance minister becomes the first woman, and the first African, head of the WTO. […]
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Teen entrepreneurs: 'My friend's pug inspired my business'
on March 1, 2021 at 12:07 am
Meet three teenagers who decided to set up their own businesses in lockdown. […]
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'Farms are going to need different kinds of robots'
on March 1, 2021 at 12:07 am
A growing number of tech firms are helping farmers better look after their animals and crops. […]
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Waste food: What do you do with 86 tonnes of celeriac?
on March 1, 2021 at 12:04 am
With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste. […]