Image copyright Getty Images The merger between supermarkets Sainsbury’s and Asda is to be subjected to an in-depth competition investigation, it has been announced. The Competition and Markets Authority said the tie-up “raises sufficient concerns to be referred for a more in-depth review”. The CMA had taken an initial review of the deal which was …
Image copyright Aaston Parrot Image caption The essence of being a bodyguard is brains not brawn, says Jacquie Davis Jacquie Davis, who says she was the first woman to become a bodyguard in the UK, has protected royals and celebrities, rescued hostages and carried out undercover surveillance in her 30 years in the industry. Now …
Image copyright Getty Images The BBC’s Circular Economy series highlights the ways we are designing systems to reduce the waste modern society generates, by reusing and repurposing products. This week we look at the prospects for hi-tech materials that can heal themselves. You don’t have to be a liquid metal cyborg assassin from Terminator 2 …
Image caption Top chef Jock Zonfrillo has collectied ideas and ingredients from indigenous people A Scottish-born chef has won an international culinary prize by using ingredients and cooking techniques learned from indigenous Australian people. Jock Zonfrillo has visited hundreds of remote communities in Australia to understand the origins of ingredients and their cultural significance. The …
Image copyright Facebook Image caption These ads were among those directed only at men on Facebook, according to the complaint Van driving, roofing, police work – all jobs for men. At least, that’s what a cluster of job ads placed on Facebook seemed to suggest. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Tuesday submitted a …
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Elon Musk announcing the first private passenger it plans to fly around the moon Elon Musk is one of the world’s most prominent business figures. His latest headline-grabber is the announcement of the first paying passenger his SpaceX venture plans to fly around the Moon. There are also his extraordinary …
Former ESPN executive Sean Bratches runs the commercial operations of Formula 1 Formula 1’s owners have signed a deal to sell sponsorship rights to betting companies. The deal with Interregional Sports Group, reportedly worth more than $100m (£76m), will allow F1 to develop in-play betting markets during grands prix. F1 will also work with Sportradar …
Image copyright Getty Images Staff at McDonald’s restaurants in 10 US cities walked out on Tuesday over claims the fast food giant is not doing enough to prevent sexual harassment. The strike comes after 27 women filed complaints against the chain, alleging it failed to enforce company rules against abuse. The women said they were …
Image copyright Getty Images Free market enthusiasts have set out their “ideal” UK-US trade deal, including the unhindered movement of workers between the two countries. Their report also says the NHS would benefit from being exposed to competition from the US although this would be “extremely controversial”. It also backs zero tariffs on goods and …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Apple’s European headquarters in Cork city centre, southern Ireland Apple has paid the Irish government €14.3bn (£12.7bn), money that the European Commission ruled the tech giant owed due to illegal tax breaks. Ireland’s Finance Ministry said the payment was a “significant milestone”, although Dublin insists Apple was not given …