Shell in Nigeria: Polluted communities ‘can sue in English courts’
The UK Supreme Court’s ruling is a victory for communities severely hit by pollution in the Niger Delta. …
Business
Help to Buy deadline extended amid Covid delays
A deadline to buy a home under the current Help to Buy scheme in England has been extended to the end…
KPMG boss Bill Michael quits after ‘stop moaning’ row
Bill Michael resigns from the audit giant saying he is “truly sorry” his words “caused hurt”. …
UK economy suffered record annual slump in 2020
The size of the economy shrank by 9.9% in 2020, the largest annual fall on record, official figures show. …
Huawei takes HSBC to court as it tries to stop extradition
The Chinese giant is trying to stop the extradition of its chief financial officer from Canada to the US. …
Cumbria coal mine: What is the controversy about?
Cumbrian councillors are reviewing their support for a controversial coal mine near Whitehaven. …
HS2: Next phase of controversial rail network gets green light
Legislation needed to clear the next stage of the controversial project has passed through Parliament. …
Brexit: London loses out as Europe’s top share trading hub
Amsterdam ousts London in the wake of Brexit changes, as the Bank of England warns over EU financial rules. …
Holiday bookings jump despite ‘confusion over rules’
The government is sending “a confusing message” on summer holidays, travel industry bosses say. …
Shell: Europe’s biggest oil firm sets out carbon neutral plans
Royal Dutch Shell sets out plan to be net zero by 2050, with big investments in hydrogen and biofuels. …
GameStop: Share buying mistakes ‘on the rise’
Trigger-happy traders increasingly getting confused by stock market codes, say researchers. …
GameStop investors on a wild ride: ‘It was a rollercoaster of emotion’
Now that the dust has settled, who are the winners and losers in the GameStop saga? …
‘Appoint staff that have experience’
Banking CEO David Velez says it is vital that bosses appoint staff who have experience of working in that industry. …
Huawei boss hopes for better relations with US
The US currently blocks the sale of key technical components to Huawei on national security grounds. …
Amazon fight with workers: ‘You’re a cog in the system’
Activists are trying to unionise Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, which would be a first for the US – if they…
Covid-19: Travellers face £1,750 cost for England quarantine hotels
People arriving in England from Covid hotspots also face £10,000 fines or jail if they break the rules. …
Bitcoin investors: From buying a Bentley to losing it all
People who have invested in Bitcoin share their stories. …
Brexit effect: No custard creams for Brits in Europe
A British supermarket chain in Belgium is on the verge of closure with no deliveries since December. …