From garden chairs to boxes: Five items in short supply
A combination of Covid, Brexit and the Suez Canal delays threaten to disrupt supplies this summer.
Brewdog boss vows to learn after ‘toxic culture’ criticism
James Watt tells the BBC he will use “culture of fear” criticism to become a better boss of the beer company.
McDonald’s hit by data breach in Taiwan and South Korea
The chain is the latest to be targeted by cyber criminals after attacks on Colonial Pipeline and JBS.
UK space race investment ‘is heating up’
The space industry is one of the UK’s fastest growing sectors, worth £14.8bn a year.
Providing jobs for young people in Brazil
How Brazil’s “Favela LinkedIn” and “Street Presidents” schemes are providing jobs for young people.
Bid to use criminal cash to refund scam victims
A survey suggests such a move would be popular, but the money available would be insufficient.
UK economy grows in April as shops reopen
GDP rose 2.3% in April as shoppers headed to the High Street and hospitality venues.
G7 tax deal: What is it and are Amazon and Facebook included?
A deal has been agreed by the world’s richest nations to tax global companies more.
Half of fast fashion made of new plastics, finds report
Boohoo, Missguided and Asos named in critical report on the use of polyester, acrylic, nylon in clothing.
Where have all the UK workers gone?
Why are many firms reporting staff shortages when so many people are still unemployed?