Image caption Mike Lynch, founder of Autonomy Mike Lynch, Autonomy’s former chief executive, has been charged with fraud in the US. The charge, which carries a maximum term of 20 years, relates to its 2011 sale to computer giant Hewlett-Packard. Prosecutors have targeted Mr Lynch after his former finance chief, Sushovan Hussain, was found guilty …
Image copyright Getty Images Millions of commuters will have to pay an average of 3.1% more for rail tickets from 2 January. The increase, which is slightly higher than the 2.9% rise for this year, means another £100 on the cost of season tickets for many commuters. The rise, announced by industry body the Rail …
Image copyright AMY THOMSON Image caption Moody founder Amy Thomson says the femtech sector is “booming” For decades there has been relatively little technical innovation in women’s health products, but the rise of connected devices and a lifting of health taboos around the world is giving rise to a global “femtech” industry worth many billions. …
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Image copyright Reuters Image caption The prime minister is to defend her deal at the G20 summit in Argentina Theresa May has urged MPs to think about their constituents, rather than rejecting her deal for leaving the EU. The PM, who was on her way to the G20 summit in Argentina, said her plan would …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping are due to meet again this week The stakes are high at this week’s G20 summit, where President Trump is due to meet China’s President Xi Jinping. Hopes that the meeting could open the way for a deal over trade …
The head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has said global free trade is facing its “worst crisis” since 1947. Roberto Azevedo told the BBC that the current protectionist wave is threatening free trade. He is in Buenos Aires where world leaders are gathering for the G20 summit on Friday and Saturday. The escalating trade …
Image copyright Volkswagen Free charging for electric cars will be available for customers at some Tesco stores from next year. Tesco, in partnership with Volkswagen, is planning to install almost 2,500 charging bays at 627 stores by 2020. A standard 7kW charger will be available for free, but drivers will have to pay for a …
Image copyright AFP/Getty Image caption Floyd Mayweather Jr has been hit outside the boxing ring by the SEC Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr and music producer DJ Khaled will pay thousands of dollars to settle charges that they violated US financial laws. The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the settlement on Thursday. The US financial regulator …
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionMagdiele, Mariely and a friend said they were told they had to pay £300 each before they could see a property. A letting agency has been demanding hundreds of pounds in payment before prospective tenants are allowed to view properties for rent, the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme …