China gets tough on firms over single-use plastics

It is part of a wider push to improve China's ranking as the world's biggest producer of plastic waste.

China-US trade war: Beijing escalates tit-for-tat with Washington

Beijing has introduced tough new laws which restrict the export of "controlled items".

Debenhams faces uncertain future as JD Sports quits rescue talks

The move could leave the firm on the brink of collapse, with the possible loss of up to 12,000 jobs.

How machine learning is allowing thousands of students to sit exams at home

Machine learning is helping firms across many industries more quickly solve difficult challenges.

Christmas tree sales boom as people decorate early

It's a bumper year for British tree growers as customers look for some early festive cheer.

Zoom boosts sales forecast as pandemic drags on

The pandemic has transformed the fortunes of the video conferencing firm, once a niche tech name.

Unilever explores four-day working week

The owner of Dove soap and Ben & Jerry's ice cream is testing a shorter week in New Zealand.

Topshop owner Arcadia goes into administration

Although the fall of the retail group puts 13,000 jobs at risk, there will be no immediate redundancies.

Microsoft files patent to record and score meetings on body language

Facial expressions and how long staff speak for would contribute to a score given to a meeting.

Currys PC World apologises after gift cards wiped

The company is still assessing how many customers may have been affected.