IMF forecasts stronger recovery for world economy

The International Monetary Fund is now forecasting a stronger economic recovery this year and next. Read…

Toshiba confirms $20bn takeover bid from British fund

Japanese conglomerate Toshiba has received a buyout offer from a British private equity fund in a…

‘Disappointed’ travel chiefs seek clarity from PM

Leading travel industry figures have reacted with dismay to Boris Johnson’s latest comments on the lockdown…

England’s lockdown to ease as planned on 12 April

Pubs and restaurants serving outside can reopen as planned next Monday, along with non-essential shops, gyms…

Green energy tariffs often ‘misleading’

Energy suppliers offering environment-friendly tariffs are not always as green as they sound, experts say. Read…

LG scraps its smartphone business as losses mount

LG Electronics said on Monday it would close down its loss-making smartphone business. Read more at…

Volvo goes global with its Swedish family values

Swedish carmaker Volvo will offer a generous paid parental leave scheme to its 40,000 employees globally.…

Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes

Google Maps will start directing drivers to routes it calculates to be the most eco-friendly based…

US bans Malaysian palm oil producer over forced labour

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has blocked the import of palm oil made by a…

US to seize Top Glove products over labour abuses

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has ordered the seizure of disposable gloves made by Malaysia’s…

Lorry drivers ‘must expect Covid test to enter UK’

A haulage industry source has said they have been told by the government to expect drivers…

Liberty Steel bailout plea turned down

The government has rejected a request for £170m in financial support for Liberty Steel. Read more…