Amazon’s Jeff Bezos is worth over $100 billion amid Black Friday frenzy: Report
The world’s richest man and e-commerce mogul directly owns about 78.9 million shares of Amazon.
London’s Oxford Street and Bond Street underground stations reopen after incident
Police said there was no evidence that shots were fired in the Oxford Circus area.
Court raps SFO for use of ‘inexpert’ expert witness
A court criticises the Serious Fraud Office for using an expert witness who “lacked expertise”.
China cuts import tariffs on almost 200 consumer goods
Import tariffs have been cut from 17.3% to 7.7% on a range of goods from whisky to cashmere clothing.
Black Friday sales bonanza set to hit a record
The number of payment card sales is already up on last year, but some retailers have shunned the event.
Uber takes driver battle to Supreme Court
The ride-hailing app wants the UK’s top court to decide its appeal on drivers’ employment status.
Amazon workers on strike in Italy and Germany
Employees disrupt one of the retailer’s busiest shopping days in disputes over pay and conditions.
Why is Tanzania importing coconuts?
Tanzania is Africa’s biggest grower of coconuts but recently production has declined and it is now importing them.
Sports Direct under fire over £11m ‘owed to Mike Ashley’s brother’
Investors criticise retailer’s decision to seek approval for a payout to Mike Ashley’s brother.
A gold fund is investing in bitcoin
A precious metals fund is investing in bitcoin to reinvest profits from the digital currency in gold assets.