No regrets! Pandemic purchases that made us happy
Not everyone has buyer’s remorse over what they bought in lockdown. For some, it changed their lives.
Shein suppliers’ workers doing 75-hour week, finds probe
A new report suggests some of the fast fashion brand’s suppliers may be violating labour laws in China.
Women warned home working may harm their careers
Bank of England economist Catherine Mann says mothers could be particularly vulnerable.
AstraZeneca to take profits from Covid vaccine
The drugs giant signs new deals, but poorer countries will continue to get the vaccine at cost price.
Portugal bans bosses texting staff after-hours
The move is part of sweeping labour laws to regulate the country’s expansion of home-working.
Japanese giant Toshiba announces breakup plan
The conglomerate has come under increasing pressure from activist investors to reform.
Singles Day: Alibaba’s annual event sees slowest ever sales growth
The world’s biggest online shopping event was muted this year amid a crackdown on technology firms.
High demand for prison officers amid job vacancy surge
Driving instructors, prison officers and forklift truck drivers are among the jobs in high demand.
UK economic growth slows as supply problems hit the recovery
The economy grew by 1.3% between July and September, with supply chain problems hitting businesses.
Tulip tower: Government rejects plans for London skyscraper
The planning inspectorate turns down an appeal to build the tower in central London.