Silicon Valley’s most secretive start-up raises $880M
Palantir Technologies, an ultra-secretive “big data” start-up in Silicon Valley, has raised a whopping $880 million.
Campaigners hail Apple shareholder move
Apple’s decision to give shareholders a greater say in boardroom appointments is a significant victory, campaigners have said. The FT reports.
Asia stocks mixed; Shanghai leads losses
Asian equities turned mixed on Thursday, dragged by a sell-off on the mainland, knocking the region’s Christmas cheer before the holiday period.
What’s it like working in John Lewis at Christmas?
What’s it like working in John Lewis at Christmas?
Savers warned about 1 January changes
Savers are being reminded they may need to move some cash to guarantee full protection should their bank go bust.
VIDEO: The greatest toy you can’t buy?
BBC News catches up with engineers at the University of Cambridge who have developed a prototype game, using remote-controlled airships.
India puts the brakes on Facebook
India’s telecoms regulator has put Facebook’s “free mobile data” scheme on hold following claims it breaches net neutrality principles.
VIDEO: Alcohol price rule may breach trade laws
Judges at the European Court of Justice rule that the Scottish government’s proposals for a minimum unit price for alcohol may contravene free trade laws.