Chinese factories boom while Japan's are in reverse

Firms are balancing reopening as Covid restrictions ease against rising costs of energy and higher wages.

Customers to be warned of energy bill rises from April

The government says all help is under review as energy firms write to customers to warn of bill rises.

High Street chain closures slow with takeaways thriving

Banks saw the most closures, while takeaways, convenience stores and amusement arcades performed best.

China hits out at US over TikTok ban on federal devices

Beijing accuses Washington of attempting to use state power to suppress foreign companies.

The tiny diamond sphere that could unlock clean power

A diamond sphere made in Germany was key to December's breakthrough fusion experiment in California.

Eggs and margarine drive food inflation to record 17.1%

Rising prices put more pressure on household finances, with one in four shoppers struggling, research finds.

Amazon UK workers walk out on strike in pay row

Union members at a distribution centre in Coventry take a second day of action in a row over pay.

Japan ad giant Dentsu named in Olympics bid-rigging complaint

The competition regulator is investigating alleged corruption in planning and sponsorship.

Elon Musk defends racist tirade by Dilbert creator Scott Adams

Twitter's CEO accused US media of racism after multiple newspapers dropped the popular cartoon.

Ron DeSantis tightens his control over Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World's self-governing district is now under the control of Florida's governor.