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United Airlines bets on travel boom with big plane order
United Airlines has placed its biggest aircraft order to date in a bet on travel returning…
Juul to pay $40m in US lawsuit over teen targeting claims
E-cigarette maker Juul has agreed to settle a lawsuit with a US state that accused the…
Nissan to create thousands of UK jobs in battery investment
Nissan is to announce a major expansion of battery production in Sunderland creating thousands of new…
Johnson & Johnson to pay $230m to settle opioid claim
US drugs giant Johnson & Johnson is to pay $230m (£165m) to settle claims it fuelled…
Hong Kong trading starts after ‘black rainstorm’ delay
Trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange finally got under way on Monday afternoon after its…
Canada Goose to end the use of all fur on coats
Canada Goose, the maker of luxury-priced winter coats, has announced it will no longer use animal…
Nike boss defends firm’s business in China
The boss of Nike has made a robust defence of the firm’s business in China after…
UK’s foreign travel ‘traffic light’ lists due to be reviewed
The UK’s rules on foreign travel are set to be reviewed later, after industry bosses united…
Lego plans to sell bricks from recycled bottles in two years
Toy giant Lego is aiming to put bricks made from recycled drinks bottles on shelves within…
India economy: Seven years of Modi in seven charts
Narendra Modi stormed India’s political stage with grand promises – of more jobs, prosperity and less…
Millions become millionaires during Covid pandemic
More than five million people became millionaires across the world in 2020 despite economic damage from…