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Will swapping out electric car batteries catch on?

One Chinese carmaker has plans for thousands of stations in Europe where you can switch batteries.

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The new jet set – why private plane usage has soared

The pandemic led to more people using private jets, but is the increase set to continue?

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Covid: Have the lockdown success stories lost their shine?

Some businesses which boomed during the Covid pandemic are seeing their popularity fade.

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Russian operator to suspend electricity supply to Finland

Russian operator RAO Nordic says it will cease deliveries from Saturday, citing payment problems.

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Ethnic pay gap: MPs criticise government’s ‘lack of care’

A government decision not to extend pay gap reporting to racial disparities has been criticised by MPs.

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Village pub asked to change name by Vogue magazine

The landlord of the Star Inn at Vogue says he found Condé Nast’s request “hilariously funny”.

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Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold over fake account details

The billionaire wants more data on fake accounts, prompting speculation over the deal’s future.

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UK’s nuclear power push will add to energy bills, ministers say

Kwasi Kwarteng says there may be a “small effect” on energy bills under a new nuclear funding model.

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Drivers cut back on journeys as fuel costs bite

One UK petrol station operator tells the BBC motorists are making fuel “last a little bit longer”.

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Starling Bank boss hopes banking is becoming less sexist

The banking boss says women in business have been treated like “boiled eggs” – too hard or too soft.