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Facebook probed by UK and EU competition watchdogs

Authorities in the UK and EU are concerned the firm is using ad data to gain an unfair advantage over rivals.

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UN: Cost of food rises at fastest pace in over a decade

Soaring food prices are likely to fuel concerns about the threat of inflation after the pandemic.

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Millions struggle to pay broadband bills in UK

Citizens Advice says that about 2.5 million people are believed to be behind with payments.

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AMC cinema chain issues warning to small investors

Issuing a new share sale, the firm warned investors could lose their money if they bought at current prices.

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How to protect birds and bats from wind turbines

As wind farm numbers explode researchers are coming up with more ways to keep wildlife safe.

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Job vacancies soar as skills shortage bites

Hospitality and tech are the two sectors most lacking workers in May, a report suggests

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Biden expands US investment ban on Chinese firms

President Biden bars 59 firms with alleged China military ties from US investment.

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GMB: Union elects Gary Smith as general secretary

The union’s Scotland Secretary Gary Smith won just over half the votes in a members’ ballot.

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Twitter Blue subscription service launches in Australia and Canada

Australia and Canada are the first two countries to get access to the enhanced Twitter product.

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Google diversity head removed over anti-Semitic blog post

Kamau Bobb wrote in a now-deleted 2007 blog post that Jews had an “insatiable appetite for war”.