Shell profits nearly triple as oil prices surge
The energy giant says pulling out of Russian oil and gas activities had cost the firm $3.9bn.
Turkey’s cost of living soars nearly 70%
Everyday goods including food and transport costs have seen among the biggest annual increases.
Sports Direct: New boss Michael Murray warns of price rises
New boss Michael Murray warns the costs facing the sportswear retailer are “going through the roof”.
How China’s lockdowns could hit UK goods
Lockdowns in some of China’s major manufacturing areas are disrupting exports to other countries.
Wealthy Russians flee to Dubai to avoid sanctions
Property purchases by Russians in Dubai surged by 67% in the first quarter of 2022, a report says.
Uber loses $5.9bn as Asia investment values fall
The firm said almost all of that loss was a due to falls in the value of investments in other companies.
Bill Gates on Elon Musk feud and Jeffrey Epstein meetings
The Microsoft tycoon talks to the BBC about divorce, conspiracy theories and Elon Musk.
Africa’s digital business: The women swapping shops for smartphones
Three African women explain how they have boosted their income by going digital since Covid.
US makes biggest interest rate rise in 22 years
The Federal Reserve is under pressure as the US grapples with its worst inflation in four decades.
Ukraine: UK cuts Russia off from management services
Russian firms are banned from using British management consulting, accounting and PR services.