Octopus to buy Shell’s household energy firm
About 1.4 million households will see their accounts switched to a new provider.
X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data
The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent.
House prices see biggest yearly decline since 2009
Nationwide says higher borrowing costs have led to a slowdown in activity in the housing market.
Storm power cuts: Maximum compensation nearly triples to £2,000
The energy watchdog has hiked the amount households and businesses can receive from £700 to £2,000.
UBS to cut 3,000 jobs despite record $29bn profit
The Swiss firm reports the biggest-ever quarterly profit for a bank after buying Credit Suisse.
India’s Adani Group stung by fresh controversy
A new report has alleged that the conglomerate used “opaque” funds in Mauritius to manipulate stock prices.
Country Garden: Debt-laden China property giant in record loss
Country Garden warns it may default on its debt, adding to concerns about the wider Chinese economy.
Why India’s soaring food inflation is a global problem
India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans – but what does this mean for the world?
Netflix: Streamer’s expansion into gaming is ‘natural extension’
Streaming hits such as the Queen’s Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand.
How long until a robot is doing your chores?
Advances in AI are accelerating the development of humanoid robots.