Covid staff shortage could shut meat production lines

Staff absences could see shortages of meat products, the industry has warned. Read more at https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57856566

Drugs giant GSK plans to create up to 5,000 jobs in new UK hub

Drugs giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is set to create up to 5,000 new jobs as part of…

Mastercard: India stops payment service provider from issuing cards

India’s central bank has barred Mastercard indefinitely from issuing new debit or credit cards to domestic…

Korindo: Korean palm oil giant stripped of sustainability status

A Korean palm oil giant has been rejected from the world’s leading green certification body in…

Inflation: Used cars and food push US prices higher

Prices in the US spiked again in June, driven higher by the cost of used cars…

Price rises speed up again as economy unlocks

The UK inflation rate hit 2.5% in the year to June, the highest for nearly three…

EU puts its digital tax plan on ice

The EU has said it will suspend its plans to tax online tech giants in the…

Super Mario 64 game sells for record-breaking $1.5m at auction

A sealed copy of video game Super Mario 64 has sold at auction for more than…

Holiday firms launch legal action over travel lists

A group of leading travel businesses including Ryanair, BA, travel business Tui and Manchester Airports Group…

UK economic growth slows in May

The UK’s economy grew more slowly than expected in May after a rebound in the hospitality…

Bookings surge after Covid quarantine rules relaxed

Bookings for flights and holidays have surged following the decision that fully vaccinated travellers returning from…

Toyota halts donations to Republican election objectors

Toyota has said it will halt donations to members of the US Congress who voted against…