China falling short of US trade deal targets
The country agreed to buy $200bn worth of US goods in a trade agreement signed one year ago.
Google says goodbye to giant internet balloons idea
Parent company Alphabet is scrapping Loon, a project set up to beam the internet to rural areas.
Beckhams pay themselves £21m despite business losses
The couple paid themselves the sum despite heavy losses at Mrs Beckham’s fashion brand.
How Covid turbocharged the QR revolution
As a cheap and reliable way to store information, the humble QR code is finding new uses.
Premium Bonds operator NS&I ‘must work hard to win back customers’
Its boss apologises after customers were left to wait an average of 20 minutes for calls to be answered.
Brexit: Retailers warn they could burn goods stuck in EU
UK retailers may abandon goods EU customers want to return because it is cheaper than bringing them home.
Brexit: Nissan commits to keep making cars in Sunderland
The Japanese car maker has told the BBC its Sunderland plant is secure for the long term.
Next pulls out of race to buy Topshop-brands
A consortium including the fashion chain will no longer bid to buy Topshop and Topman out of administration.
Covid: Nine million people forced to borrow more to cope
There is a “widening financial gap” between households because of the pandemic, says the ONS.
Uber: London cabbies plan to sue for damages
Thousands of the capital’s taxi drivers have already signed up to the planned group legal action.
