Disgraced Afiniti founder Zia Chishti plots comeback weeks after quitting over harassment claims
A technology entrepreneur facing sex assault allegations is plotting a comeback at his star-studded business just weeks after being forced to quit. Zia Chishti is seeking a…
Chinese surveillance software firm trains staff at British university
A British university is awarding degrees to trainees from a Chinese company accused of developing software that targets dissidents. The University of the West of England Bristol…
Hedge fund king Ken Griffin loses millions on British Airways bet
Mr Griffin’s Citadel was not the only hedge fund to be hit by renewed optimism about fortunes of the airlines sector. London-based Sandbar Asset Management amassed bets…
Ministers must solve the energy crisis or face a devastating voter backlash
That shouldn’t be happening in modern day Britain. In the 21st century, being able to heat your home should be a basic right whoever is in Number…
China’s zero-Covid strategy stretched to breaking point ahead of winter Olympics
“I don’t think the zero-Covid strategy is likely to change before the party congress at the end of this year, which I think actually means in practice…
NatWest holds last-ditch talks to rescue energy suppliers
NatWest is in talks with ministers over a rescue scheme for struggling energy companies as part of efforts to avoid a Treasury bailout. The taxpayer-owned bank has…