SAS pilot walkout leaves thousands stranded
The airline cancels 673 flights affecting more than 72,000 passengers.
Cryptocurrencies shed $10 billion in an hour on worries over ‘stablecoin’ tether
The cryptocurrency market shed about $10 billion in value in the space of an hour late Thursday, CoinMarkCap data showed.
Amazon plans to slash delivery times
The internet giant plans to cut delivery times for Prime customers from two days to one day.
Xi Jinping vows transparency over Belt and Road
China’s massive infrastructure programme has been criticised for saddling recipient countries with debt.
RBS warns of Brexit uncertainty impact as profits fall
The bank says uncertainty over Britain’s exit from the EU could “make income growth more challenging”.
Jockey Club says betting shop closures could cost it £50m
The body behind the UK’s biggest race festivals announces record profits but warns of challenges to come.
RBS shares slide as it warns Brexit uncertainty will likely hurt profits
The Royal Bank of Scotland reported a net profit of £707 million ($912.2 million) for its first quarter on Friday, down 11% from £792 million over the same period last year.
How a missed council tax bill of £167 can cost £2,065
Citizens Advice calls for a change in the rules that mean a full year’s bill is levied after a missed payment.
How the painkiller became a million dollar idea
The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how the painkiller became a million dollar idea.
Tracking the toxic air that’s killing millions
Artificial intelligence is giving us more accurate air pollution forecasts, potentially saving lives.