Bumble to give staff unlimited paid leave
The dating app’s policy is subject to manager approval and comes after the firm shut down for a week. …
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US economic growth ‘disappoints’ as Covid surges
The world’s largest economy grew by 6.5% in the second quarter but fell short of forecasts. …
Drug firm fined for huge price rise that hit NHS
Advanz pushed up the price of thyroid tablet packs more than 10-fold, says the competition watchdog. …
My Money: ‘I had forgotten how it all adds up’
Marketeer Toni says being able to socialise more and meet colleagues is pushing her spending higher. …
Car production hit by ‘pingdemic’ and global chip shortage
The UK industry says the demand is there but it is “desperately trying to get back to full capacity”. …
‘We lost our life savings in a cryptocurrency scam’
A pensioner caught up in an investment saga lost it all, prompting warnings to others. …
Facebook warns growth set to slow ‘significantly’
The technology giant said on Wednesday that the third and fourth quarters would see advertising sales drop. …
Cannabis part of the future says tobacco giant
British American Tobacco says its future lies in getting people to switch to nicotine alternatives. …
Covid travel: Fully jabbed from EU and US could avoid quarantine
Senior cabinet ministers are due to discuss the move for arrivals to England in a meeting on Wednesday. …
Honda workers in Swindon to face ‘reality check’ after it closes
Swindon car plant prepares to stop production on July 30 after 35 years of production. …
Can better tech make video meetings less excruciating?
Technology firms are scrambling to add new features but will video calls improve. …
Bezos’ $2bn offer to get back in race to the Moon
The billionaire offers to pay $2bn in Nasa costs to be reconsidered for a key Moon lander contract. …
Marlboro maker Philip Morris could stop selling cigarettes in UK
Health charity Ash said it was hard to take such claims seriously from a cigarette manufacturer. …
UK defence firm bid monitored by government
The government says it will monitor the proposed sale of Ultra Electronics to US equity-owned Cobham. …
Air travel yet to meaningfully restart, says UK industry
Bookings have not recovered due to the “frustrating” traffic light system, a trade group says. …
Ministers consider blocking China’s role in UK nuclear power
The move, amid rising tensions with Beijing, could impact the development of a plant in Suffolk. …
Why remote working leaves us vulnerable to cyber-attacks
Experts warn working from home has led to complacency over security protocols …
Covid: ‘I earned less, but spent the same’
A new Couch to Financial Fitness programme aims to help people organise their finances post-pandemic. …