Brazil sues China carmaker BYD over 'slave-like' conditions
Business 2025-05-28 15:00
The Public Labour Prosecutor's Office in the state of Bahia says 220 Chinese workers were rescued.
Thames Water fined £122.7m in biggest ever penalty
Business 2025-05-28 15:00
The company has been fined for breaching rules over wastewater operations and dividend payments.
Biofuel plant 'faces closure after US trade deal'
Business 2025-05-28 14:00
Vivergo Fuels, based near Hull, says government support is needed within "the next few weeks".
Temu's Chinese owner sees profits plunge as trade war bites
Business 2025-05-28 12:00
US-listed shares of PDD Holdings fell over 13% on Tuesday as the firm reported a near 50% drop in profit.
Texas governor signs online safety law in blow to Apple and Google
Business 2025-05-28 11:00
Under the new law, minors will need parental approval before they can download apps or make in-app purchases.
Second suspect arrested in alleged crypto torture scheme
Business 2025-05-28 09:00
Police say the two men kidnapped an Italian businessman and tortured him with a gun, chainsaw and electrical wires for nearly three weeks.
'We make more money from weddings now than farming'
Business 2025-05-28 08:00
From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.
Tesco shoppers mock 'VAR'-style cameras at self-checkout
Business 2025-05-28 08:00
The supermarket's latest use of technology to crack down on shoplifting has led to both jokes and complaints.
Thousands in line for payouts over forced meter fittings
Business 2025-05-28 07:00
More than £70m is being paid to customers who were forced to switch to prepaying for energy.
Banks urged not to 'label' people with low credit scores
Business 2025-05-28 06:00
Tiffany Bramley was rejected for a loan to re-start her business after missing payments when her daughter died.
