Sainsbury’s gains ground in battle with Aldi and Lidl
The supermarket says people who used to shop only at the discounters are now coming to Sainsbury’s too.
Bank holds interest rates and warns it’s too early to cut
The UK is expected to see zero growth until 2025, but the Bank says it’s too early to cut interest rates.
New mothers faced energy meter force-fittings
The first warrants granted for months to force-fit prepayment meters wrongly included new mothers’ homes.
Shell posts $6.2bn profit as oil prices rise again
The oil and gas giant makes $6.2bn between July and September as crude oil prices crept up again.
M&S pulls Christmas advert post after Palestinian flag criticism
M&S says sorry after a backlash claiming its advert depicted Palestinian flag colours in flames.
Spirit Aerosystems aims to renegotiate Airbus A220 deal
The firm makes wings for the Airbus A220 in its Belfast factory but the programme is making a loss.
Boss of Indonesia cough syrup maker jailed after child deaths
The pharmaceutical firm, Afi Farma, has been linked to the deaths of more than 200 Indonesian children.
WeWork to start closing some offices around the world
The BBC understands the firm is to start closing some of its buildings, including one in central London.
Why are fewer women using AI than men?
The use of artificial intelligence appears to have a significant gender imbalance.
Disney to buy remaining 33% stake in streaming service Hulu
In a widely expected move, Disney says it will buy the remaining 33% stake from TV giant Comcast.
