US economy continues to strengthen despite Delta, says Fed

The US economy continues to strengthen, albeit at a slower rate because of the Delta variant…

Inflation to remain higher for two years, warns OECD

Prices in the G20 group of major economies will grow faster than pre-pandemic for at least…

Pandemic has changed travel forever, says AirBnB boss

The way people travel has been changed forever by the pandemic, the boss of lodging platform…

Bitcoin mining producing tonnes of waste

Bitcoin mining produces electronic waste (e-waste) annually comparable to the small IT equipment waste of a…

Evergrande: Asia stocks down as investors weigh China concerns

Asian stock markets were down on Tuesday amid concerns around Chinese property group Evergrande and the…

Southwest Airlines pays staff extra to get jabbed

Southwest Airlines has become the latest big US airline to try to cajole workers into getting…

Gas price rise: US boss holds crisis gas talks with UK

The boss of a US company that supplies 60% of the UK’s food-grade carbon dioxide supply…

Carbon emitters ‘failing to disclose climate risks’

A lack of detail in financial reporting will dramatically reduce firms’ chances of meeting global emissions…

Vectura: Marlboro giant seals takeover of UK inhaler firm

Marlboro cigarette maker Philip Morris International (PMI) has sealed its £1bn bid for the UK inhaler…

Philip Morris seals deal to buy UK’s Vectura with 75% stake tendered

Sept 16 (Reuters) – Cigarette maker Philip Morris (PMI) (PM.N) said it had received about 75%…

Primark claims clothes will now be eco-friendly and affordable

Budget fashion retailer Primark has announced new sustainability commitments but said it will keep prices “affordable”.…

Boeing says air travel to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024

The plane maker Boeing says it expects that it will take another two and a half…