Bank of England criticised for financing carbon-intensive firms
MPs criticise the Bank of England for providing financial help without attaching environmental strings. …
China takes new foreign investment top spot from US
The top ranking highlights China’s growing influence on the world economic stage. …
Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again ‘too early’
A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes. …
Care home worker thought cancer misdiagnosis was a ‘cruel joke’
Janice Johnston had 18 months of needless chemotherapy, causing her numerous physical problems. …
Barclaycard customers face higher minimum payments
The changes affecting some customers take effect as finances are squeezed by Covid and Christmas. …
Snow: Severe weather warnings in place across UK
For many the snow has meant snowmen and sledging but motorists are urged to take care. …
Covid-19: White House criticises ‘chaotic’ vaccine rollout
A senior Biden aide says the Trump administration had no plan for vaccine distribution across the US. …
Yankees land RHP Taillon in trade with Pirates
The Yankees have acquired pitcher Jameson Taillon in a trade with the Pirates, adding another bounce-back candidate to their rotation….
Heat to use COVID-sniffing dogs to screen fans
The Heat plan to use coronavirus-sniffing dogs at AmericanAirlines Arena to screen fans who want to attend their games, starting with…
Sources: SB teams to change Tampa travel sked
Teams are deviating from traditional Super Bowl travel plans because of COVID-19. The Chiefs, if they win the AFC title, will…
Sources: Watson expected to seek Texans exit
The Texans’ coaching decision is not expected to change Deshaun Watson’s thinking, as the quarterback is still expected to want out…
Guide to Buccaneers-Packers, Bills-Chiefs: Picks, bold predictions and more
What to watch for in both games. Bold predictions. Key stats to know. And, of course, score predictions. It’s all here…
South Africa coronavirus variant: 77 cases found in UK
Ministers are due to meet on Monday to consider whether to tighten the UK’s border restrictions further. …
US police vehicle ploughs into crowd watching ‘burnouts’
Footage shows a police car apparently driving through a group at a street race in Washington state. …
Asos joins race for Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge
The online retailer wants to buy the brands, not their shops, suggesting any deal would cost jobs. …
Keon Lincoln murder probe: Three more arrested
Keon Lincoln was attacked by a group of youths in the Handsworth area of Birmingham. …
A Beginner’s Guide for Working Out at Home
You can start by doing a few push-ups in your pajamas. Also, Chris Hemsworth has a workout app….
UK firms told ‘set up in EU to avoid trade disruption’
Firms say they have been advised by officials to set up EU hubs, but the government says it is not policy….