Monday, January 3, 2022
Elizabeth Holmes: Theranos founder convicted of fraud
A jury found the Silicon Valley ex-CEO guilty on four of 11 counts after seven days of deliberations.
UK steel future uncertain without US tariffs deal
Europe has reached an agreement over Trump-era taxes but the UK is still facing 25% tariffs.
Turkey's inflation hits 36% amid financial turmoil
The cost of living hits a 19-year high as the country refuses to raise its interest rates.
Covid staff shortages set to continue into New Year
Pub groups and retailers warn that sickness and isolation continue to blight their businesses.
Sunday, January 2, 2022
Top US phone firms reject call to delay 5G rollout
Transportation and aviation authorities called for a delay of two weeks on safety concerns.
China: Evergrande suspends shares in Hong Kong as firm tries to raise cash
The move comes as the debt-laden property developer struggles to raise cash to meet its obligations.
China: Why some think "small eyes" are not beautiful
Brands featuring Chinese models with narrow eyes in advertisements have been accused of racism.
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Twitter bans congresswoman over Covid misinformation
The congresswoman was suspended after tweeting falsely about high levels of vaccine related deaths.
Gas prices: MPs and peers urge PM to act on energy bills
Five ex-ministers are among those saying Boris Johnson should cut VAT and green levies to help households.
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Covid: Workplaces told to plan for absences of up to 25%
Rising Covid cases could see a worst case scenario of up to a quarter of staff off work, the government says.
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