UK government calls for security review of graphene firm’s takeover by Chinese academic
The U.K. government has called for an investigation into a takeover by a Chinese scientist of a small Welsh manufacturer that makes graphene.
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Shipping powerhouse invests in Californian fuel start-up backed by Warren Buffett
The environmental footprint of shipping, a crucial cog in the global economy, is significant.
ECB to kick off its tapering debate as inflation surges to a 10-year high
Market participants are keenly watching the European Central Bank this week as the Frankfurt institution meets to discuss its pandemic-era stimulus.
UK’s Boris Johnson to hike taxes to tackle Covid and social-care crises
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced plans to hike taxes on Tuesday to fund health care and reforms to the country's social-care system.
Major automakers fear the global chip shortage could persist for some time
Ford, Volkswagen and Daimler are still struggling to deal with the impact of the chip shortage, and execs say a lack of chips is likely to remain a problem.
Wind turbine giant Siemens Gamesa claims world-first in blade recycling
The issue of what to do with turbine blades when they're no longer needed is a headache for the industry.
Tech giants are rushing to develop their own chips — here’s why
Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Tesla and Baidu are all shunning established chip firms and bringing certain aspects of chip development in-house.
European banks book $24 billion in tax havens every year, report says
Europe's biggest banks are booking an average of 20 billion euros ($23.7 billion) in tax havens every year, according to a new report.
Afghanistan pullout sparks EU calls for more military might
Paolo Gentiloni, the EU's commissioner for economics and taxation, has spoken to CNBC about a need for the bloc to develop on the geopolitical stage.
'Stagflation' is the greatest threat to Europe’s recovery, warns ex-Italian PM Monti
Former Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti believes the greatest threat to Europe's economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is stagflation.
CERN director calls for a new normal after the coronavirus pandemic
Fabiola Gianotti, the director-general of CERN, told CNBC that she fears there is a danger that science will be largely forgotten following the coronavirus pandemic.
Italy is enjoying an unusual period of political stability. But a crisis could be around the corner
The "biggest uncertainty" is how long Mario Draghi will remain as prime minister.
'It is not a normal election': The outcome of Germany's historic vote remains uncertain
The election will mark the end of Angela Merkel's 15-year tenure as German chancellor. And polls point to a number of different outcomes.
People used to book one vacation at a time. Now they've started 'trip stacking'
A growing number of people are booking two or even three trips over the same travel period in case Covid-related problems ruin their preferred plans.
WhatsApp is fined $267 million for breaching EU privacy rules
Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been fined by Ireland's data watchdog for breaching EU data privacy rules.
European Central Bank to announce tapering in December, analysts say
The Fed has already signaled it is likely to start tapering before year end. In the euro zone, a similar announcement could be just around the corner.
Covid could trigger a spike in dementia cases, say Alzheimer's experts
Research has shown that Covid-19 can increase a person's likelihood of developing dementia, said Alzheimer's Disease International.
Uber is selling stakes in several Russian businesses for $1 billion
Uber is selling shares in several joint ventures that it has with Russia's Yandex for $1 billion in cash.
Euro zone inflation hits 10-year high ahead of key central bank meeting
Consumer prices in the euro zone rose again in August, ahead of a crucial European Central Bank meeting in just over a week's time.
Russia faces major risks on Afghanistan despite Kremlin claiming propaganda victory over U.S.
The unfolding crisis in Afghanistan poses substantial risks to Russia and Central Asia, even as the Kremlin seeks to claim a propaganda victory over the U.S.
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