Lego axes plan to make bricks from recycled bottles
The toy giant finds that the new crude oil-free material did not cut carbon emissions.
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Hollywood writers in deal to end US studio strike
Screenwriters say a tentative deal to end a strike that halted film and TV production is "exceptional".
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The shadowy Chinese firm that owns chunks of Cambodia
It secured a deal to control a fifth of Cambodia's coastline - 15 years on, it has barely got started.
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How the fall of the 'King of Crypto' cost one British man millions
As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits trial for fraud, his former investors wonder if they will ever recoup their losses.
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State-owned British Business Bank makes £147m annual loss
The bank says wider economic problems led to a drop in the valuation of businesses it has invested in.
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Richest oil states should pay climate tax, says Gordon Brown
The former Labour PM wants the wealthiest oil producers to help poorer nations tackle climate change.
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Electric car rules could cost carmakers billions
New Brexit trade rules could push up the price of electric cars, manufacturers warn.
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HS2: Johnson warns against 'mutilated' version of rail link
The former PM airs concerns as firms seek clarity over the government's commitment to the rail link.
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UAW strike expands to dozens of sites at GM and Stellantis
The UAW says new walkouts will hit 38 parts distribution centres across the US.
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Amazon Prime Video content to start including ads next year
Amazon says its Prime Video users will see ads on TV shows and movies unless they pay extra.
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Five things to know about Lachlan Murdoch
The new boss of his father Rupert's global media company has a complicated relationship with Donald Trump.
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Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for UK approval
The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition watchdog says.
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Chevron and unions agree to end Western Australia gas strikes
The dispute triggered volatile trading on energy markets over concerns it could hit global gas supplies.
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Warner Bros to expand Barbie movie studios in UK
The project will see capacity at the Leavesden facility near London expanding by more than 50%.
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JPEX: Hong Kong investigates influencer-backed crypto exchange
About 2,000 investors lost money on the JPEX platform which was advertised on Hong Kong's metro.
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UK interest rate freeze ends run of 14 straight increases
The surprise decision comes as the Bank of England says price rises are slowing faster than expected.
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Japan's Toshiba set to end 74-year stock market history
A group of investors plans to take the company private after buying more than 78% of its shares.
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Google accused of directing motorist to drive off collapsed bridge
Google had been asked to update its maps in the nine years before the father of two's death.
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Fed holds interest rates steady - for now
The US central bank signals it could raise its key interest rate again this year
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Slowing food prices drive surprise UK inflation fall
Prices are now rising at their slowest rate in a year-and-a-half with inflation falling to 6.7% in August.
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Fortnite: Parents in US offered refunds for game purchases
Millions in compensation will be paid out after the game tricked players into making unintended purchases.
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Car makers split on decision to delay petrol ban
Some manufacturers have raised concerns that the move to 2035 could put drivers off switching to electric.
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Fukushima: China's seafood imports from Japan down 67% in August
The fall came as Japan started to release treated waste water from the damaged nuclear power plant.
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FTX: 'King of Crypto' parents sued over missing millions
Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are being sued as his bankrupt crypto firm FTX seeks to recover money.
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NME: The high-end magazines making a vinyl-style comeback
The once-mass market UK music bible NME returns as a premium product with scarcity as a selling point.
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Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa
Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation.
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Who is Rupert Murdoch?
Revered and feared, the tycoon has built a global media empire on four continents.
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Forget LA – it’s British film studios that are in demand
The film and high-end TV industry in the UK is seeing a frenzy of activity.
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The turbo-charged plants that could boost farm output
Researchers are tweaking the photosynthesis process to raise the output of crops like soy, maize and wheat.
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New tax divides India's booming computer games sector
The Indian government's forthcoming tax on the industry doesn't apply to all types of games.
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The firms hoping to take psychedelic drugs mainstream
Start-ups are tweaking psychedelic compounds to treat mental health conditions.
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'I wasn't heard at meetings, so did something about it'
Pamela Maynard, CEO of Avanade, shares her advice to get ahead at work.
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Robots are trained to help revive coral reefs
Researchers are experimenting with robots to help speed up the restoration of coral reefs.
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Google trial: US takes on tech giant in landmark case
A landmark trial against the search engine will be a key test of whether the US can rein in the industry.
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Informatica boss: 'Introvert kid' to billion-dollar leader
Amit Walia, CEO of tech firm Informatica, explains how he overcame shyness as a business leader.
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Rupert Murdoch's media empire through the years
He built one of the world's most powerful media empires - here are some of his biggest acquisitions.
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Why did NatWest's CEO Dame Alison Rose have to step aside?
The BBC's analysis editor Ros Atkins answers key questions about Dame Alison Rose's resignation.
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Iconic Tiffany and Co store catches fire in NYC
The store was featured in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's, starring Audrey Hepburn.
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Sir Richard Branson on 'painful' virgin coverage during pandemic
The billionaire was criticised for asking the government for a loan to save his Virgin Group.
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How drones could be the future of Indian farming
Companies in India are encouraging farmers to switch to drones - but is that working?
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