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Wegovy maker sues rival over 'knock-off' weight-loss drugs

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 11:53
Novo Nordisk says Hims & Hers' drugs breach its patent; Hims & Hers calls the lawsuit a "blatant attack".

Wegovy maker sues rival over 'knock-off' weight-loss drugs

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 11:53
Novo Nordisk says Hims & Hers' drugs breach its patent; Hims & Hers calls the lawsuit a "blatant attack".

BP steps up cost cutting as profits slide

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 11:07
The oil giant also suspends its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.

More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 10:19
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.

BP profits fall after oil prices drop

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 07:59
The oil giant also says it is suspending its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.

More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 07:56
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.

Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 07:25
The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles

How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 06:25
Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

US to exempt some Bangladeshi clothes from tariffs

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 03:26
The White House agreed to carve out exemptions for US-produced cotton from Bangladesh.

US to exempt some Bangladeshi clothes from tariffs

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 02:34
The White House agreed to carve out exemptions for US-produced cotton from Bangladesh.

Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 00:03
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 00:03
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

Japan has given Takaichi a landslide win - but can she bring back the economy?

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 23:02
Japan has been battling sluggish growth, mounting public debt and a rapidly ageing workforce.

Japan has given Takaichi a landslide win - but can she bring back the economy?

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 23:02
Japan has been battling sluggish growth, mounting public debt and a rapidly ageing workforce.

Japan has given Takaichi a landslide win - but can she bring back the economy?

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 23:02
Japan has been battling sluggish growth, mounting public debt and a rapidly ageing workforce.

Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 22:15
The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles

Target slashes 500 jobs as retailer seeks to invest in its stores

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 21:57
Executives said the reductions were part of a restructuring meant to help fix stagnant sales.

Target slashes 500 jobs as retailer seeks to invest in its stores

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 21:57
Executives said the reductions were part of a restructuring meant to help fix stagnant sales.

Make-up brand Barry M bought by rival Warpaint

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 15:18
The cosmetics and nail varnish line was one of the last family-owned make-up firms in the UK.

Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 13:00
Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.

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