Trump moves to close down Voice of America
More than 1,300 staff placed on administrative leave as White House accuses VOA of being anti-Trump, “radical” and “leftist”. Read More
Forever 21 files for bankruptcy in the US
US stores will remain open as Forever 21’s operating company “begins its process of “winding down”. Read More
Clothes brand gets 100 complaints a day that models are ‘too fat’, says boss
Snag clothing is cited in an online debate over whether adverts showing models who appear “unhealthily fat” should be banned. Read More
Exclusive: Every McDonald’s in Britain warned of legal action over failing to tackle staff sex abuse
The warning from the UK’s equality watchdog comes after the “extremely serious” allegations uncovered by the BBC. Read More
Are US tariffs bringing manufacturing back to Canada?
Canadian firms are having a growing conversation about the need for more homegrown production. Read More
Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mount
Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war. Read More
Musk’s Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs
The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss’s key position in the Trump administration. Read More
Thames Water set for crucial court ruling
If it does collapse, who will pay and how much? Read More
No quick fix to stronger sales, says Asda boss
Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices and improving product ranges for customers, but says its profits will suffer. Read More
Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal
Car sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal? Read More