Image copyright BT Group BT has named Philip Jansen as its new chief executive as the telecoms group seeks to revive its fortunes. He replaces Gavin Patterson, who is stepping down after the company said a change of leadership was needed. BT has been criticised for not investing enough in its broadband network and faced …
Image copyright Getty Images Cathay Pacific says the personal data of up to 9.4 million passengers have been accessed in the latest security breach to hit the aviation industry. Passport numbers, email addresses and expired credit card details were among the data leaked. Chief executive Rupert Hogg apologised and said there was “no evidence” the …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The US is the biggest export market for Chinese goods The world’s two largest economies – the US and China – are locked in an escalating trade battle. US President Donald Trump had been complaining about China’s trading practices even before he took office in 2016. That year he …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The internet of things promises great benefits but comes with higher security risks Superfast 5G mobile broadband could power smart cities and the internet of things, (IoT) but as more devices get connected, telecoms and security experts are warning that cyber-attacks could increase in number and severity. Our homes …
Image copyright Getty Images Wall Street fell on Wednesday in another day of losses, erasing the gains posted this year for two of the three main indexes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 2.4% to 24,583.4 points, while the S&P 500 plunged 3.1% to 2,656.1 points. The losses pushed the two indexes into negative territory …
Image copyright Getty Images Green Party MP Caroline Lucas has said that energy generated from onshore wind is cheaper than other forms of renewable energy. What are the figures behind the claim? Renewable, or ‘green’ energy is generated from natural resources like the sun, wind and water, so they are restored and never run out …
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Image caption Julian Dunkerton co-founded Superdry in 2003 The co-founder of Superdry is talking to shareholders about returning to the fashion retailer in the hope of reviving its fortunes. Julian Dunkerton, who stepped down as chief executive in 2014 and left its board in March, remains its biggest shareholder with an 18.5% stake. He has …
Image copyright Getty Images The state of New York has taken legal action against ExxonMobil, accusing the oil giant of misleading investors about the risks of climate change to its business. Exxon allegedly ignored the potential costs of new greenhouse gas regulations, despite assuring investors it had accounted for the risks. The company called the …
Image copyright Reuters Tesla has reported a quarterly profit for just the third time in its 15-year history. The electric car-maker made a record $311.5m (£241m) in the three months to 30 September, as the pace of car deliveries accelerated. The result is a victory for chief executive Elon Musk, who had promised a profit …