When employees reveal wrongdoing, instead of being rewarded they are often punished

Dispute erupts in public as AT&T boss says he will not put news channel up for sale

Missouri raises competition and privacy questions in company’s home market

Political mood in US has shifted against big tech companies

Penalty for manipulation of Isdafix benchmark is German group’s latest American setback

Mnuchin urged to examine ‘deeply concerning’ takeover attempt by Singapore chipmaker

Some experts say variable annuities are too complicated and offer a poor deal for consumers 

Pressure on search giant rises following regulatory successes in Europe

Competition law should take changing business models into account

Gideon Rachman discusses the crisis in Britain's relations with the US following the unscheduled departure of Kim Darroch as ambassador to Washington, with Ed Luce and Geoff Dyer.

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Remote working has unearthed unexpected challenges — and surprises

Business practices undergo seismic change with flexible policies becoming standard

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Easy tomatoes, beans and lettuce to sow or plug in the garden or on a patio

It’s hard to find a single trade type who thinks failing to agree an extension is anything but a potential disaster

EU-funded projects are returning migrants to a dangerous conflict zone, critics say

EU hosts online pledging event but €7.5bn target for vaccines, testing and treatment will only be first step

Pledging conference underscores urgency to develop vaccine and distribute it worldwide

Bloc faces worst recession in its history as report calls for pan-European recovery plan

EU push to incorporate Paris agreement adds to tension over post-Brexit relationship

Akeso’s shares surge in Hong Kong as buyers brush off city’s economic downturn

Frail residents in overwhelmed sector emerge as the hidden victims of the Covid-19 crisis

Warning of potential harm from tendency to use invasive equipment too quickly

English providers warn of funding shortfall as pandemic adds pressure to sector

Hospital changes and deployment of medical staff to provide specialist care pays off

Studies focus on Bame groups who are over-represented in Covid-19 cases

Indian entrepreneur claims a small group of executives were involved at the hospital group

HC-One says rising costs and lower occupancy rates are putting strain on finances 

Pompeo insists Washington is still participant of accord despite 2018 withdrawal

Tala al-Jabri is among a rising number of female professionals in the kingdom

Critics of AI platforms doubt whether they eliminate human interviewers’ prejudices

The number of people hired doubled between 2017 and 2020

Recruiters scrambling to adapt as companies put expansion plans on ice 

World’s fleet under renewed pressure to clean up its act and curb greenhouse gases

Regulations are dripping with good intentions but come at a cost

China shutdown leaves crews stuck at sea, shipyards deserted and shipowners hunting for work

Danish shipping group hit by ‘very, very weak February’ but hopes for rebound in April

Baltic Dry index shows two-thirds drop in vessel leasing rates since start of December

Warnings of disruptions heighten focus on China’s outsized role in global sourcing

China’s exports show signs of recovery but demand falters in US and Europe

Trade union issues warning as coronavirus fears leave 11,000 crew members stranded at sea 

Spate of arson attacks on telecoms masts fuelled by disinformation over pandemic’s origins

Operators grapple with fierce competition in their battle to boost profits

Chinese telecoms group reports 1.4% rise in first-quarter sales to $25.7bn

UK telecoms group warns shareholders over lower payouts in future as it focuses on broadband network upgrade

Deal’s architects say it will improve connectivity, choice and value, but consumers have heard that before

It offers a way to avoid mortgage debt and landlord enrichment — and live a scaled-back life