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Hong Kong and China could face fresh US sanctions over ousting of lawmakers
Washington accuses Beijing of ‘flagrant violation’ of commitments and says one party, two systems ideal is ‘now…
Almost half of thermal coal firms set to defy climate pledge – report
Report identifies 935 firms finance industry needs to blacklist to meet Paris goals
Almost half the companies…
UK economy grew at record quarterly rate but recovery slowed in September
Growth surge follows easing of first lockdown but ONS data reveals recovery slowing fast
Britain’s economy grew at…
Pfizer chief sold $5.6m of shares on day of Covid vaccine announcement
Pfizer said sale of shares by Albert Bourla was automated under plan set up in August
Coronavirus – latest…
Reaching UK net zero target cheaper than we thought, says climate adviser
Exclusive: Chris Stark says cost is surprisingly low but criticises government for absence of a plan
Reaching net…
Debt crisis warning as UK reports steep rise in emergency borrowing
Household borrowing and arrears linked to pandemic have soared to £10.3bn
Britain is “sleepwalking into a debt…
Banks around world in joint pledge on ‘green recovery’ after…
Climate finance goals declared but campaigners highlight omissions over fossil fuels and poor nations’ support
The…
China’s biggest tech firms dive in value over Beijing crackdown fears
Frantic stock sell-offs across sector anticipate new ‘monopoly’ rules, with Alibaba’s shares falling 9.8%
Hundreds…
Mini-nuclear plants may be an experiment worth exploring
Roll-Royce gave an eye-catching pitch but the economics of nuclear power needs further inspection
An energy white…
Government review urges major overhaul of capital gains tax
Report commissioned by Rishi Sunak recommends tax raid that could raise up to £14bn
A tax raid on buy-to-let…



