New visas urged to tackle EU lorry driver shortage
A lorry driver shortage is leaving shelves empty, and one group wants 10,000 EU visas granted to solve it.
Nvidia’s takeover of Arm raises serious concerns, says watchdog
The UK competition watchdog mounts an in-depth probe into US firm Nvidia’s proposed £29bn takeover of Arm.
Apple delays recalling staff to the office until 2022
The decision comes as fears grow over the impact of surging Covid cases in the US.
Sky Broadband says online access problems resolved
Sky customers complained they could not access some online services including at banks HSBC and TSB.
M&S says recovery plan boosting sales and profits
The High Street giant’s shares soar on upbeat trading news, as official figures show UK retail sales sank in July.
Morrisons backs US firm’s improved £7bn takeover offer
But shares in the supermarket open higher, suggesting some investors think the £7bn-plus battle is not over.
BHP sacked 48 over sexual harassment and assaults at Australian mines
An Australian inquiry has heard allegations of rape and sexual harassment at remote mining camps.
Government borrowing shrinks in July
Despite a fall, borrowing was still the second-highest on record for July as Covid spending continues.
Facebook moves to protect Afghan users’ accounts amid Taliban takeover
The tech giant says it wants to reassure people worried about being tracked down by the Taliban.
Hackers steal nearly $100m in Japan crypto heist
The incident comes days after $600m of cryptocurrencies was stolen from another digital platform.