Scale of theft at Shell’s Singapore refinery much greater, court documents show
Around $150 million worth of oil was stolen from Shell’s biggest global refinery over several years, Singapore court documents reviewed by Reuters show — far more than reported earlier this year.
Dow dives about 500 points to its lowest close since May
Stocks fell sharply on Friday after weaker-than-expected data in China and Europe exacerbated concerns of a global economic slowdown.
Half of UK homes could get faster broadband
New research suggests that people have not taken up faster services, even though they are available.
Yale’s Stephen Roach questions why Huawei has been ‘singled out’ for sanctions violation
Major banks have all been found guilty for violating U.S. sanctions in recent years but none of their executives went to jail, Yale economist Stephen Roach pointed out.
China just reported ‘ugly’ economic data because of the trade war and its roiling financial markets
The world’s second-largest economy has begun to show signs of slowing down amid a bitter trade dispute with the U.S.
Christmas Jumper Day: Who wins, retailers or charity?
The festive campaign has become an annual event, but who’s the real winner – retailers or charity?
How traffic lights became a million dollar idea
The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how traffic lights became a million dollar idea.
Why your pizza may never be delivered by drone
The biggest obstacle to delivery drones isn’t technology, it’s regulation and public acceptance.
Tourist pound now down at close to just one dollar
Airport currency exchanges are offering rates as low as $1.05 for a pound
Why are people spending less this Christmas?
Brexit uncertainty and rising prices in shops are influencing consumers’ shopping habits in the run-up to Christmas.