Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin hits three-year high as investors jump in

The digital currency is close to an all-time record although experts warn about its volatility.

Government told to ‘come clean’ over Covid deals by spending watchdog

The government has been accused of a lack of transparency over £18bn of Covid-related contracts.

Shift to electric cars will need 'Herculean' effort, says industry

A plan to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 will be very challenging, the industry says.

CEO Secrets: 'Ask your investors for a yes or no'

Ryan Edwards, creator of Audoo, a system that logs songs played in public, gives his business advice.

Entertainers find new ways to pay the bills

With live venues closed and much filming on hold, celebrities are finding new ways to entertain.

Ban on new petrol and diesel cars in UK from 2030 under PM's green plan

The PM confirms he is bringing the ban forward as he sets out his "green industrial revolution".

British Airways to launch Covid testing trial for arrivals

The airline wants to show that testing could remove the need for arrivals to quarantine.

Facebook and Twitter grilled over US election actions

Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey face questions about misinformation labels and account bans.

Amazon launches online pharmacy service

It will sell prescription drugs initially in the US, with discounts for Prime users.

Government to invest £4bn to create 250,000 new green jobs

It is part of a long-awaited plan to hit net zero emissions that will be released later on Tuesday.