Impact of Brexit on economy 'worse than Covid'

The boss of the UK's forecaster says Brexit will be worse for the economy than Covid.

Coronavirus: Louis Vuitton owner to start making hand sanitiser

Luxury goods firm LVMH will make disinfectant gels in France as demand soars during virus pandemic.

Government faces industry backlash on Brexit plans

Five industry bodies are concerned a new Brexit deal won't give them a level playing field in the EU.

GameStop shares jumps after 'Roaring Kitty' account claims stake

Shares in the video game retailer surge after an account tied to "Roaring Kitty" claimed a large stake.

All Santander staff and millions of customers have data hacked

Their data is being sold online by the same gang who this week claimed to have hacked Ticketmaster.

Shein to kick off plans for £50bn UK float

The fast fashion firm has been linked to unethical practices, including claims of forced labour.

Could a housing revolution transform Canadian cities?

The Canadian government is pushing hard for cities to build more "fourplex" apartment blocks.

'The chatbot has transformed my life'

How AI tools are helping people with neurodiversity live their lives.

Adam Neumann drops effort to return to WeWork

Adam Neumann had proposed to buy WeWork after it declared bankruptcy last year.

New AI tools much hyped but not much used, study says

Latest generation of products not becoming part of people’s "routine internet use", researchers say.

Abercrombie sales surge as 1990s revival spreads

Abercrombie & Fitch is enjoying its strongest growth streak in more than a decade.

Boeing must show 'systemic change' after latest crisis, says regulator

WeWork set to emerge from bankruptcy

The company will emerge from bankruptcy smaller and with less debt.

Tamil Nadu: These elephants are dying on rail tracks - can AI save them?

Officials in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu are using AI to monitor elephant movement on rail tracks.

Singapore Airlines plane jolted up and down for five seconds, black box data reveals

This probably caused injuries to those without seatbelts, who rose out of their seats and fell back down.

Cybercrime: Sports cars and millions of dollars seized in busts

US and EU crime agencies make arrests after suspects used information for fraud and bomb threats.

BHP pulls out of £39bn mega-merger with rival Anglo American

The £39bn mega-merger between the two international mining giants collapses after a frantic back and forth.

Why France's start-up champion has struggled abroad

Its appointment booking software is everywhere in France, but Doctolib has struggled to make a dent elsewhere.

Wordle locked in legal row with geography spinoff, Worldle

The New York Times, Wordle's owner, accuses similarly-named geography game of "creating confusion."

Black men sue American Airlines for 'racial discrimination'

The airline is investigating after a lawsuit was filed saying all black men were temporarily removed from a flight.

Samsung Electronics union calls first-ever strike

A full-scale strike at the firm could have an impact on the global supply chains of electronics.

WhatsApp boss in online spat with Elon Musk over message security

The messaging app's boss has taken to social media to deny Mr Musk's claim it "exports user data."

Former FTX executive Salame sentenced to over 7 years in prison

Ryan Salame is one of four former top bosses from Sam Bankman-Fried's firms to plead guilty to charges.

Insurers must pay many small firms for Covid lockdown losses

A Supreme Court ruling provides a lifeline for many firms that had business interruption insurance.

McDonald's to hire 20,000 staff and open 50 outlets

The burger giant's UK and Ireland boss tells the Sunday Telegraph it is becoming "harder to recruit".

Elon Musk's Tesla buys $1.5bn of Bitcoin causing currency to spike

The cryptocurrency surges 17% as Tesla also said it could start accepting Bitcoin as payment.

HSBC to close 82 branches this year

The bank has named the branches that will close between April and September, but aims to avoid redundancies.

The BTS fans investing in their favourite K-pop band

BTS, one of K-pop's biggest groups, are offering fans a chance to buy shares in a $822m market launch.

Thai army boycotts e-commerce giant Lazada over video

The ban on the army using Lazada comes after royalists said a video mocked the country's royal family.

Homeless teenager gets $3m in college scholarships

Teenager Tupac Moseley has been offered places at more than 40 colleges and scholarships amounting to more than $3m despite being homeless.

Firms urged to crack down on office football chat

A management body says sports chat in the office can be a "gateway" to more laddish behaviour.

Ikea to buy back used furniture in recycling push

World's biggest furniture firm to resell second-hand Ikea items in bid to be 'climate positive'.

Xinjiang: US to block key exports from Chinese region

Tension is growing between the US and China over the alleged use of Uighur Muslim forced labour camps.

Vodka firm loses valuable iceberg water in apparent heist

Canadian police are investigating who took 30,000 of litres of iceberg water from the distiller.

Global markets rally as Biden heads for White House

Shares in Europe and Asia rise as uncertainty about the outcome of US presidential election is lifted.

Harry and Meghan become partners at ethical investment firm

The couple have become partners at Ethic, an investment company that manages $1.3bn (£956m) of assets.

Oil prices jump after top Iranian general killed by US

Analysts warn the move could escalate tensions in the region and affect global oil production.

Life in the 'golden cage'

As the wife of a highly skilled immigrant Neha Mahajan is one of the Indian women who is not allowed to work in the US.

Bitcoin: Elon Musk loses world's richest title as Tesla falters

The Tesla chief's wealth has taken a hit as investors sour on Bitcoin and the electric carmaker.

Coronavirus: Online shopping website Ocado suspends service

Online shopping website Ocado has suspended its service as supermarkets crack down on stockpiling.

'My child wants to sell drawings to pay our bills'

Three workers left unpaid by the US shutdown on how they're struggling to make ends meet.

My Money: 'We haven't got Covid here yet'

Sian Williams from Indonesia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world

The Serum Institute of India isn't a household name, but it's the world's largest vaccine maker.

Bitcoin hits new record of $50,000

The digital currency has gained 72% so far in a volatile 2021.

UK 'to bring in 14-day quarantine' for air passengers

An airline industry body says it has been told coronavirus quarantining will start from the end of May.

Waitrose and John Lewis to stop putting plastic toys in Christmas crackers

The company also plans to ban plastic glitter from its own-brand Christmas range by December 2020.

Global economy will suffer for years to come, says OECD

OECD boss Angel Gurría says the economic shock is already bigger than the financial crisis.

Boeing admits knowing of 737 Max problem

The firm says it uncovered a problem with its 737 Max jets a year before the first fatal crash.

Coronavirus: Off-licences added to list of 'essential' retailers

Government updates list of shops allowed to open during the pandemic to include those selling alcohol.

Amazon at 25: The story of a giant

The online giant is now the second-largest company in the world. We look at its success in charts.

Apple iPhone sales drop at record pace

Smartphone revenue falls at its steepest-ever rate, but the technology giant is upbeat on the future.

Bitcoin sets fresh records after Elon Musk investment

Bitcoin sees further strong gains after Elon Musk's Tesla bought $1.5bn of the cryptocurrency.

Coronavirus: French arrivals exempt from UK quarantine plans

The UK government says the new measures will not apply to those travelling from France.

MH370: Could missing Malaysian Airlines plane finally be found?

A British engineer believes he may help solve one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.

Coca-Cola pledges to recycle all packaging by 2030

The drinks giant is pledging to reclaim a used can or bottle for every one sold.

Coronavirus: Stock markets suffer worst quarter since 1987

The Dow Jones and FTSE 100 have fallen more than 20% since the start of the year.