Professor Stephen Hawking’s words to be beamed into space
The physicist’s ashes will be buried in Westminster Abbey between the remains of Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin.
Universal Credit ‘could cost more than current benefits system’
Some claimants have waited eight months for payment – but there’s no way back, says audit report.
China’s Didi steps up challenge to Uber with plan to launch in Australia
Didi’s Australia move marks the firm’s second direct expansion abroad, with the first being in Mexico.
Here’s how top investors are preparing for the ECB’s ‘easy-money’ exit
The ECB has laid out plans to end its stimulus program, now money managers are assessing how this affects investments.
McDonald’s to phase out plastic straws in the UK and Ireland
Transition to begin in September and be completed by 2019.
China vows fast response to US tariffs
China will respond quickly to protect itself if the US hurts its interests, Beijing says.
Stobart Group defiant after ex-boss sacked from board
The owner of Southend and Carlislie airports defends its decision to sack former boss Andrew Tinkler.
Tesco says growth ‘on track’ as sales rise again
The UK’s largest supermarket group reports its 10th consecutive quarter of rising sales.
Tesco’s UK sales growth slows slightly
LONDON, June 15- Tesco, Britain’s biggest retailer, said underlying sales in its home market rose in the first quarter, albeit at a slightly slower pace than before, partly reflecting adverse weather at the start of the period. Tesco, which in March completed the 4 billion pounds purchase of wholesaler Booker, said on Friday UK like-for-like sales rose 2.1 percent…
China’s ride-hailing giant Didi to launch in Australia
China’s Didi Chuxing will compete with India’s Ola and Uber when it launches in Melbourne on 25 June.