Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley banned over Epstein scandal
Jes Staley can no longer hold senior positions in the UK and has been fined £1.8m.
Tourists spending thousands to get out of Israel
Some travellers are paying vast amounts for flights that end up being cancelled as they try to leave the country.
Energy bills could rise by £17 to stop firms going bust
The UK’s energy watchdog is considering a rise to bills to help prevent companies going bust.
Interest rates expected to be held after small economic growth
Higher borrowing costs are weighing on the UK, say analysts, after the economy grew just 0.2% in August.
Carillion: Record fine for KPMG over ‘exceptional’ failure
Accountancy firm given £21m fine for “exceptional” failures in work for collapsed construction giant.
Birkenstock: Once-uncool sandal maker now worth billions
As the German sandal maker lists publicly, are the best days of the centuries-old brand behind it?
Safe Hands: Fraud inquiry launched into collapsed funeral firm
Safe Hands went into administration last year with thousands of people likely to lose money they set aside.
Clubs promoting NFTs pose ‘risk’ to fans, MPs warn
A committee of MPs say artists and sport clubs’ reputations are at risk if they promote NFTs.
India arrests Chinese employee of smartphone maker Vivo
Long-running tensions have also seen Delhi ban hundreds of Chinese apps, including TikTok.
The hunt for a new way to tackle clothing waste
Scientists in the US are trying to find enzymes or bacteria that will decompose manmade fibres.