Spanish woman’s ‘sexist’ rejection letter sparks furore
An agency in Spain has allegedly rejected a woman for a job on the grounds she was not a man.
Google Chrome launches default ad-blocker
The latest versions of the web browser will block “annoying intrusive” ads from today.
Standard Life Aberdeen sees £100bn contract axed
Last year’s merger has created competition issues, according to Lloyds and Scottish Widows.
Faulty appliances ’cause 60 fires a week’
Consumer group Which? wants the government to speed up efforts to tackle faulty home appliances.
Recycling hacks
As pressure on recycling infrastructure grows, entrepreneurs are turning to unusual ways to get fresh use out of the most unlikely products.
Educated survivor
Tara’s fundamentalist family in rural Idaho would not let her go to school, but she got a PhD from Cambridge.
Recipe for success
US flatbread firm Kontos Food is now exporting around the world thanks to a commitment to tweaking its recipes to meet national preferences.
Norwegian challenger
Low-cost, long haul carriers like Norwegian are rapidly expanding by attracting young passengers. But is it sustainable?
Tinder revolution
Online dating has become the standard way to find a partner these days. Can AI make it even better?
Unfair pay
Some US states have banned employers from asking about previous pay, to tackle the gender gap