Coca-Cola is best known for its eponymous caffeine-based drink, but the firm now appears to be experimenting with a different … More
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Backlash over Marmite maker’s HQ move
One of the top shareholders in Unilever has said it will vote against the firm’s plan to move its headquarters … More
Shareholder revolts ‘up by a quarter’ at FTSE firms
Shareholders are getting increasingly fed up with the behaviour of company directors and voting against their decisions, new research has … More
Toyota to invest $500m in Uber in driverless car deal
Japanese carmaker Toyota is to invest $500m (£387m) in Uber and expand a partnership to jointly develop self-driving cars. The … More
Food prices ‘to rise 5%’ because of extreme weather
Meat, vegetable and dairy prices are set to rise “at least” 5% in the coming months because of the UK’s … More
Payday lender Wonga ‘close to collapse’
Payday lender Wonga has said it is considering “all options” after reports suggested it was on the brink of collapse. … More
Uber investigated over gender discrimination
Ride hailing firm Uber is being investigated by US authorities over a complaint about gender discrimination, the BBC understands. As … More
Are online bookings killing restaurants?
It’s no secret that UK restaurants are struggling, with a clutch of big-name chains announcing closures in recent months due … More
The cameras that know if you’re happy – or a threat
Facial recognition tech is becoming more sophisticated, with some firms claiming it can even read our emotions and detect suspicious … More
Amazon faces web issues around the world on Prime Day
Shoppers in the US and elsewhere are struggling to access Amazon’s website as one of its biggest annual sales, Prime … More
