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Trains told to get rid of torrent of ‘Tannoy spam’

Rail chiefs are set to get rid of unnecessary on-board announcements to make journeys more peaceful.

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Serbia revokes Rio Tinto lithium mine permits following protests

The country cancels the mining licence for the Anglo-Australian firm’s controversial $2.4bn project.

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Ex-Credit Suisse chief also broke Covid rules going to Euros final

Ex-Credit Suisse chief António Horta-Osório went to Wembley on same day he attended Wimbledon.

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Omicron spread led shoppers to desert High Street

Retail sales fell 3.7% last month as Plan B restrictions hit pre-Christmas spending.

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Britishvolt: Electric car battery plant gets millions in funding

Britishvolt says the money unlocks huge private investment for a project that will create thousands of jobs.

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Samsung pulls ad with drag queen after backlash

The ad, which showed a Muslim mother expressing support for her drag queen son, was criticised online.

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Toyota Land Cruiser customers in Japan face four-year wait

The firm also said it will slow production at up to 11 plants in Japan due to rising Covid infections.

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Peloton pushes back at production pause report after shares plunge

Its shares fell more than 20% after a report that it planned to temporarily stop production of its machines.

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Like a drone that you sit in – but would you feel safe?

Personal drones that can transport one or two passengers will soon be available for anyone to buy.

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Covid test firm urges end to tests for travellers

Collinson, which also runs airport lounges and other travel services, thinks tests are bad for business.