Xbox sales boom as virus maintains grip on economy
Demand for the video game and cloud computing services helped push Microsoft sales to a new quarterly record. Source link
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MPs accuse HSBC of aiding China's Hong Kong crackdown
The bank’s boss strongly rejects MPs criticism of “double-standards” over China’s actions in Hong Kong. Source link
Read more Student rent: 'We're paying for a service we're not getting'
The BBC has discovered sharp contrasts in the way universities are handling rent for unused accommodation. Source link
Read more Covid vaccine hopes lift IMF's global growth forecast
The IMF raises its economic growth estimate on expectations that vaccines will allow activity to recover. Source link
Read more Rolls-Royce facing £2bn cash reserve hit as flight numbers fall
The company is set to burn through more cash than expected this year as Covid hits the travel sector. Source
Read more UK unemployment rate continues to rise
The rate rose to 5% in the three months to November, as coronavirus continued to hit the jobs market. Source
Read more 'A spike in pandemic-related investments'
EY Africa’s Sandile Hlophe has told the BBC that foreign direct investment in Africa has changed due to the coronavirus
Read more Coronavirus: Seafarers stuck at sea ‘a humanitarian crisis’
Crew are asking to be designated ‘key workers’ so they can go home without risking public health. Source link
Read more Harvey Weinstein: Court agrees $17m payout for accusers
The money comes from the liquidation of a firm co-founded by the disgraced film director. Source link
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