Tech

Ukraine War: Global Wheat Prices Jump After India Export Ban

World wheat prices have soared this year, pushing up the cost of everything from bread to noodles. Read more

Shanghai Lockdown: China Unemployment Rate Near Pandemic Peak

Evidence of China's economic slowdown came as authorities unveiled plans to lift Shanghai's lockdown. Read more

Demand For PC And Smartphone Chips Drops 'like A Rock' Says CEO Of Chinas Top Chipmaker

Markets outside China are doing better, but at home vendors have huge component stockpiles Demand for chips needed to m... Read more

The New Jet Set - Why Private Plane Usage Has Soared

The pandemic led to more people using private jets, but is the increase set to continue? Read more

EasyJet Offers £1,000 Bonus As Airlines Battle To Recruit Staff

The airline will offer new and existing cabin crew the bonus, as carriers seek to retain and recruit workers. Read more

NHS Prescription Charges In England To Be Frozen

Not raising the fees for the first time in 12 years puts money back in people's pockets, ministers say. Read more

Saudi Aramco: Oil Giant Sees Profits Jump As Prices Surge

The state-owned Saudi Aramco is currently the world's most valuable company due to soaring oil prices. Read more

Covid: Have The Lockdown Success Stories Lost Their Shine?

Some businesses which boomed during the Covid pandemic are seeing their popularity fade. Read more

'We Use Pawnbrokers To Be Able To Pay For Food'

People on low incomes are pawning their possessions to pay for essentials, a report suggests. Read more

Russian Operator To Suspend Electricity Supply To Finland

Russian operator RAO Nordic says it will cease deliveries from Saturday, citing payment problems. Read more

Ethnic Pay Gap: MPs Criticise Government's 'lack Of Care'

A government decision not to extend pay gap reporting to racial disparities has been criticised by MPs. Read more

TSMC, Samsung Plan Price Hikes For Chip Designers – Reports

Nvidia, AMD, Apple et al may be forced to pass cost on to customers Just as costs for some components have started to c... Read more

Village Pub Asked To Change Name By Vogue Magazine

The landlord of the Star Inn at Vogue says he found Condé Nast's request "hilariously funny". Read more

Elon Musk Puts Twitter Deal On Hold Over Fake Account Details

The billionaire wants more data on fake accounts, prompting speculation over the deal's future. Read more

UKs Nuclear Power Push Will Add To Energy Bills, Ministers Say

Kwasi Kwarteng says there may be a "small effect" on energy bills under a new nuclear funding model. Read more