Higher investment in critical minerals boosts chances of meeting climate targets
Supply of resources could hit demand from clean energy transition but China dominates spending, warns IEA
Renewable energy
The magnificent seven, revisited
And second-quarter earnings
Social Media
‘Success fees’ and thirsty emails: inside a $90mn Twitter payout
Plus, Kering sniffs out a share price boost in Creed and Sequoia’s split breeds new rivals
Social Media, Mergers & Acquisitions
It’s time to relearn the lost art of leisure
We should prioritise rest now, rather than waiting for an automated future that may never arrive
Travel & leisure industry
Nick Clegg: Openness on AI is the way forward for tech
The case for transparency is growing as the best way to combat fears on the developing technology
Social Media, Artificial intelligence
China to lay down AI rules with emphasis on content control
Moves towards licensing system reflects Beijing’s struggle to encourage technology while censoring information
Artificial intelligence
Indian electric-car hailing upstart takes on Uber
BluSmart operates 4,500 cabs in New Delhi and tech hub Bengaluru in bid to electrify country’s taxi fleet
Electric vehicles
Warm weather boosts UK consumer spending in June, data shows
British Retail Consortium and Barclays figures signal growth in retail sales, but still lags behind inflation
UK retail sales
UK economy’s ‘unexpected resilience’ helping fuel inflation, warns Bailey
Bank of England governor says it is crucial we see the job through
Financial & markets regulation
Cruise lines: operating leverage plus financial leverage powers ocean-goers
Shares are soaring but debt levels mean investors should worry about sector running out of steam
Travel & leisure industry