British Gas stops using contractors to force-fit prepayment meters
The change follows an outcry after agents working for British Gas broke into the homes of vulnerable people.
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Shell reports stronger than expected profits
The oil and gas giant makes $9.6bn between January and March despite a dip in energy prices.
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Covid: China tourism rebounds above pre-pandemic levels
Domestic travel in the country jumped sharply during the five-day May Day break.
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Credit Suisse: Asia investors sue Switzerland over bank collapse
Investors are suing the Swiss government over its handling of the takeover of Credit Suisse.
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AI investigated in UK over fears of domination
Competition watchdog to investigate whether AI development is in consumers' best interests.
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Can Morocco solve Europe’s energy crisis?
Morocco plans to send renewable energy to Europe, but some want it to save it for its home market.
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Meta putting child users at risk, says US regulator
The Federal Trade Commission says it wants to stop Facebook's owner from making money out of children.
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Biden pick Ajay Banga gets top World Bank job
Ajay Banga takes over as the anti-poverty lender faces pressure to do more to tackle climate change.
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Sir Richard Branson thought ‘we were going to lose everything’ in pandemic
Sir Richard Branson says the pandemic left his businesses near collapse and him "a little depressed".
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US interest rates raised to highest level in 16 years
Central banks in the US and Europe lift borrowing costs but the Fed hints it may hold off in future.
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