Google Chrome browser privacy plan investigated in UK
The Competition and Markets Authority will explore whether Google is abusing its market dominance.
Soaring house prices in 2020 likely to slow this year, says Halifax
The lender says it expects “downward pressure on house prices” in 2021 following annual rise of 6% last year.
Asos to create 2,000 jobs at new Lichfield centre
The site in Lichfield will employ 2,000 people over the next three years, the fashion group says.
Hyundai’s confusion over Apple electric car tie-up
The Korean car company originally said it was in talks with the tech titan before backtracking.
Boeing to pay $2.5bn over 737 Max conspiracy
The firm is to pay $2.5bn to settle US criminal charges over the 737 Max aircraft conspiracy.
Employment: Temporary jobs for UK workers ‘surge in December’
But firms may be hesitant to take on permanent staff during the Covid crisis, new research suggests.
Food waste: ‘I’ll have to throw away £6,000-worth of milk’
While restaurants and shops have been given tax breaks, firms that supply them fear for the future.
Covid tests for Channel hauliers to continue ‘until further notice’
Lorry drivers will need a negative result to cross into France until further notice, the government says.
Meat factories warn Covid absences could hit supplies
Industry body calls for the early vaccination of workers to keep supply chains running smoothly.
US firms condemn ‘appalling’ insurrection
Executives who have worked with US President Donald Trump have called for a peaceful transfer of power.