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World, U.S. share markets come under pressure as Delta, economic worries mount

World, U.S. share markets come under pressure as Delta, economic worries mount

By Chris Prentice and Danilo Masoni WASHINGTON/MILAN (Reuters) – World stock markets fell from record highs and U.S. shares were..

UK launches 270 million pound fund to support green heating technology

UK launches 270 million pound fund to support green heating technology

(Reuters) – The UK government said on Tuesday it has launched a new 270 million pound ($373.63 million) fund in its bid to gradu..

London takes aim at New York with five-year financial plan

London takes aim at New York with five-year financial plan

By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain needs to ease taxes on banks and make it easier to hire staff from abroad, its financial..

Sydney COVID-19 cases seen topping 2,000 a day as Australia ramps up vaccinations

Sydney COVID-19 cases seen topping 2,000 a day as Australia ramps up vaccinations

By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) – Sydney, the epicentre of Australia’s biggest coronavirus outbreak, is expected to see dai..

Iraq and Total sign $27 billion energy projects deal

Iraq and Total sign $27 billion energy projects deal

By Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD (Reuters) – France’s Total will build four giant energy projects in southern Iraq under a $27 bil..

Exclusive: U.S. funding tapped for Pacific undersea cable after China rebuffed

Exclusive: U.S. funding tapped for Pacific undersea cable after China rebuffed

By Jonathan Barrett SYDNEY (Reuters) – The Federated States of Micronesia will tap a U.S. funding facility to construct a Pacifi..

Cargill opens new Brazil pectin factory, first outside Europe

Cargill opens new Brazil pectin factory, first outside Europe

By Ana Mano SAO PAULO (Reuters) – The Brazilian unit of U.S. commodities trader Cargill has finished building a new facility to ..

U.S. labor market powers ahead as weekly jobless claims fall, layoffs hit 24-year low

U.S. labor market powers ahead as weekly jobless claims fall, layoffs hit 24-year low

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell last week, while la..

Eco friendly family run pedi-cab business turns one

Eco friendly family run pedi-cab business turns one

Veluba, the electric assisted 3 wheeled pedi-cab which transports Londoners in a completely safe way, turns one this month. The compan..

Gig Economy App Offers UK Living Wage Commitment for Hospitality Staff.

Gig Economy App Offers UK Living Wage Commitment for Hospitality Staff.

Workers taking on short term, flexible jobs within the gig economy have become crucial for dynamic industries. Yet all too often key p..