Exercise brand Peloton is attracting bid attention from the likes of Amazon and Nike, according to…
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US and Japan agree to cut Trump-era steel tariffs
The US and Japan have agreed to remove Trump-era tariffs from around 1.25 million metric tonnes…
European oil facilities hit by cyber-attacks
Multiple oil transport and storage companies across Europe are dealing with cyber-attacks. Read more at https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-60250956
US jobs growth stronger than expected as economy shrugs off Omicron
The US saw strong hiring last month, despite disruption caused by the Omicron variant of coronavirus.…
Interest rates rise again in bid to cool soaring prices
Interest rates have risen for the second time in three months as the Bank of England…
Amazon raises US price for Prime as profits jump
Amazon is raising the price of its Prime service for US customers after reporting record sales…
Fawdon Nestle factory to close with loss of 474 jobs
Nestle has announced its confectionery factory in Newcastle is to shut with the loss of 474…
Facebook-funded cryptocurrency Diem winds down
Meta’s experiment with cryptocurrency, Diem, is shutting down. Read more at https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-60156682
Native American tribes reach major opioid settlement
Native American tribes have agreed a landmark settlement with major drug companies over the devastation caused…
Global chip shortage: Jaguar Land Rover loses £9m
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) lost £9m ($12m) in the last three months of 2021 amid the…
Wordle: New York Times buys popular word game
The New York Times has purchased the popular word game Wordle for an undisclosed seven-figure sum.…