DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers
The struggling genetic testing company 23andMe says it will cut 40% of its workforce, or 200 jobs, as it fights for survival.The once-popular DNA-testing
Shell wins landmark climate case against green groups in Dutch appeal
Oil giant Shell has won a landmark case in the Dutch courts, overturning an earlier ruling requiring it to cut its carbon emissions by
India’s luxury airline Vistara flies into the sunset
Indian full-service carrier Vistara will operate its last flight on Monday, after nine years in existence.A joint venture between Singapore Airlines and the Tata
Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress
The price of bitcoin has risen above $80,000 (£62,000) for the first time ever, after Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the US election last
Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off?
They’re all over your TikTok and Instagram – people unboxing the latest extravagant beauty advent calendar.Influencers excitedly wonder what eyeliner, serum or hand cream
Nissan to lay off thousands of workers as sales drop
Nissan has said it will lay off thousands of workers as it slashes global production to tackle a drop in sales in China and
E-bike subscription scheme launched in town
An e-bike subscription scheme has been launched in a Shropshire town, that hopes to encourage people to make greener journeys.Residents in Shrewsbury have the
Mystery fires were Russian ‘test runs’ to target cargo flights to US
A series of parcel fires targeting courier companies in Poland, Germany and the UK were dry runs aimed at sabotaging flights to the US
Met civilian staff to be balloted on strike action
Civilian staff employed by the Metropolitan Police are being balloted for strike action in a dispute over office working.The Public and Commercial Services union
Boeing raises pay offer in bid to end seven-week strike
Striking Boeing workers are set to vote on a new offer from the aviation giant, which includes a 38% pay rise over the next
Farmer spends £10k on pumpkin mosaic to stand out
A farmer has spent “tens of thousands of pounds” on a pumpkin patch mosaic display to stand out from the crowd as the industry
JP Morgan sues customers over viral TikTok cheque fraud
US banking giant JP Morgan Chase, is suing customers who allegedly took advantage of a glitch by illegally withdrawing thousands of dollars from its
HSBC profits jump as bank set for major shakeup
HSBC has seen its quarterly profits jump by 10% as the UK-based banking giant embarks on one of the biggest shakeups in its 159-year
Starbucks drops olive oil coffees as it shakes up menu
Starbucks is dropping its much-hyped range of olive oil-infused coffees in the US and Canada from early November.The announcement comes less than a week
Why Wikipedia has landed in legal trouble in India
Wikipedia is embroiled in a major legal battle in India that experts say could impact how the online encyclopaedia functions in the country. The
Starbucks drops olive oil coffees as it shakes up menu
Starbucks is dropping its much-hyped range of olive oil-infused coffees in the US and Canada from early November. The announcement comes less than a
McDonald’s Quarter Pounder back after E. coli outbreak
McDonald’s is resuming sales of its Quarter Pounder burgers in all of its US restaurants after ruling out its beef patties as the source
‘I can’t run a business like this’: Why the WordPress row matters
One of the world’s biggest web publishing platforms – used by a large chunk of the internet – is locked in a spat which
Meet the couple with 900 sheep but no farm
In 2020, Sam and Samantha Edwards embarked on a hobby involving a handful of ewes in pony paddocks near their home in west Dorset.Now,
UK pledges thousands of new jobs in freeports plan
The UK is to announce five new freeports and a new investment zone in the Budget next week as part of a bid to