Amazon sues NY amid threat of virus labour lawsuit
The retailer is seeking to block a lawsuit over its response to Covid-19 safety concerns.
Shell in Nigeria: Polluted communities ‘can sue in English courts’
The UK Supreme Court’s ruling is a victory for communities severely hit by pollution in the Niger Delta.
Climate Change: Government may review road-building policy
It follows a legal challenge from campaigners, who argue the policy does not fit with climate targets.
Help to Buy deadline extended amid Covid delays
A deadline to buy a home under the current Help to Buy scheme in England has been extended to the end of May.
Coca-Cola company trials first paper bottle
The test is first step towards all-paper bottle that can withstand pressure from fizzy drinks.
Leeds Bradford Airport expansion plans approved
The £150m scheme to redevelop the airport has come under fire from climate change campaigners.
UK economy suffered record annual slump in 2020
The size of the economy shrank by 9.9% in 2020 as coronavirus restrictions hit output, figures show.
KPMG boss Bill Michael quits after ‘stop moaning’ row
Bill Michael resigns from the audit giant saying he is “truly sorry” his words “caused hurt”.
O2 fined £10m for overcharging customers
The regulator has hit O2 with the fine for years of overcharging on customers’ final bills.
Lastminute.com faces legal action over holiday refunds
The online travel agent could be taken to court unless it pays £1m of refunds, the regulator says.