Tech start-ups race to make EV battery recycling sustainable
Industry anticipates surge in disposals as first batch of electric vehicles nears end of 10-year life cycle
Electric vehicles, Batteries
South Korea shoots for the stars in Asia’s space race
Seoul has big ambitions for independent launches and a GPS-like satellite network
Space industry
How Biden’s landmark climate law is transforming a small South Carolina town
Blythewood is a test case for how US manufacturing projects could affect rural economies
Electric vehicles
Telecom Italia boss defends KKR deal as only way to secure group’s future
Board accepted €22bn offer for fixed-line phone and internet network despite objections from biggest shareholder Vivendi
Mergers & Acquisitions
Housing market downturn pushes UK estate agents to consolidate
Shrinking market offers opportunities for larger players looking to move into lettings
Mergers & Acquisitions
Hollywood snaps back into action after actors reach deal to end strikes
Industry contending with shrinking budgets races to make up for lost time ahead of crucial season
Digital Media
Market skittishness complicates central banks’ interest rate plans
Falling government bond yields loosen the tight financial conditions policymakers want to create
Central banks
EY aims to shake up US audit business after ‘unacceptable’ number of flaws
Big Four firm says deficiency rate soared to 46% in annual inspections
Financial & markets regulation
The advent of the AI agent
OpenAI’s app store marks the emergence of chatbots able to perform tasks
Artificial intelligence
Rothermere’s DMGT ends talks with Qatar over funding Telegraph bid
Daily Mail owner is drawing up plan to fund bid on its own
Mergers & Acquisitions