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Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick steps down from board

Ride-hailing firm’s co-founder steps down from its board saying he wants to focus on other pursuits.

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How do toy shops pick the right Christmas toys?

Buyers at Hamleys in London decide in March what kids are going to want for Christmas.

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Salmon producer steps up war on food fraud

A Scottish salmon farmer moves to tackle the sale of fake products ahead of a planned US expansion.

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Christmas: Beware ‘lethal’ button batteries in toys

If accidentally swallowed, the tiny batteries can burn and choke young children, doctors warn.

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Business review of 2019: Boeing, Huawei and Brexit

2019 saw Boeing suffer a blow to its reputation after the second crash of a Boeing 737 Max airliner.

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‘I spent £40 on an album I already own’

Mariah Carey is just one of a host of artists cashing in on the mania for anniversary re-releases.

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Why didn’t the Bank of England appoint a woman?

Andrew Bailey will be the 121st governor in the Bank’s history, and every one of them has been a man.

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Boeing chief fired but 737 concerns persist

The firm says it hopes to “restore confidence” but still faces questions about its commitment to safety.

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Lloyd’s of London whistleblowing hotline was down for 16 months

Insurance market Lloyd’s of London cut off a whistleblowing hotline for 16 months, say regulators.

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Vimto: Profit warning follows Middle East soft drinks tax

The soft drinks levy was introduced in Saudi Arabia and the UAE where Vimto sales are worth £7m.