John Lewis scraps bonus for first time since 1953

John Lewis has confirmed that staff will not receive a bonus for the first time since…

Co-op sales rise as shoppers stay closer to home

Grocery chain the Co-op saw sales rise in the first half of the year as customers…

Covid pushes New Zealand into worst recession in years

New Zealand is in its deepest recession in decades, following strict measures in response to the…

US backs off Canadian aluminium tariffs

The US is dropping plans for a 10% tariff on certain types of Canadian aluminium that…

Apple Fitness+ subscription service unveiled alongside Series 6 Watch

Apple has unveiled a new personalised workout subscription service alongside new smartwatches and tablet computers. Read…

Xinjiang: US to block some exports citing China’s human rights abuses

The US will block some exports from China’s Xinjiang region, over alleged human rights abuses against…

Asia sees first regional recession in 60 years

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says the Covid-19 pandemic has pulled the region’s developing economies into…

ARM: UK-based chip designer sold to Nvidia

UK-based computer chip designer ARM Holdings is being sold to the American graphics chip specialist Nvidia.…

TikTok rejects Microsoft bid at eleventh hour

Microsoft has said that its offer to buy the US operations of hugely popular video-sharing app…

TECH Samsung shares could rally over 40% to record highs on smartphone rebound and chips, analyst says

GUANGZHOU, China — Samsung shares could rally over 40% in the next year, according to one analyst…

Peloton sales surge as virus boosts home workouts

Peloton, which won an early celebrity fanbase for its exercise bikes and remote workout classes, has…

Irish pubs get the nod to re-open after enduring one of the longest shutdowns in Europe

DUBLIN — Irish pubs are set to re-open on Sep. 21 after weeks of delays, although owners…