Global food prices have hit the highest level in over a decade after rising by more…
Author: Robert Thomson
India cuts fuel taxes as prices hit record highs
India has cut the taxes paid by consumers on petrol and diesel after the surging cost…
Oil giant Shell says it needs oil to pay for green shift
The boss of oil giant Shell has insisted it can transition to net zero by 2050,…
Border closures threaten Hong Kong’s financial hub status
Last week, Hong Kong doubled down on its Covid-19 restrictions – already among the strictest in…
Netflix launches first games on smartphones
Netflix is launching its first games worldwide as it seeks to break into the game subscription…
Japan Airlines narrows H1 loss on cost cuts, forecasts annual loss
Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL) on Tuesday posted a first-half loss before interest and tax of…
UK steel makers ‘left behind’ as US ends trade war
The UK has been “left behind” according to steel makers after the US agreed to end…
Ryanair set to cut winter fares to boost demand
Ryanair says it is expecting to cut fares this winter to help boost passenger demand. Read…
Thailand reopens to vaccinated tourists from over 60 nations
Tens of thousands of travellers are expected to arrive in Thailand today as the country reopens…
Budget 2021: Millions will be worse off in 2022, says IFS
Millions of people are set to be worse off next year amid spiralling costs and tax…
US growth slows to just 2% as Delta hits economy
US economic growth slowed sharply in the third quarter of the year, as the fast-spreading Delta…
Saudi chemical giant to invest nearly £1bn in Teesside plant
Saudi Arabian manufacturing and chemicals giant Sabic is to invest almost £1bn at its Teesside plant.…