Musk insists firm isn't raising cash for brain-tech linkage

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A company set up by Elon Musk to develop advanced biotechnology enhancements for the human brain has raised $27m (R350m) from 12 investors.

Exxon Mobil ‘misled’ public on climate change

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Fossil fuel giant ExxonMobil ?misled the public? about the risks posed by climate change Harvard University academics has concluded.

Five things to look out for after article 50 is triggered

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It will inevitably be #Brexit week - for this is the week when formal triggering of Article 50 will take place.

EU should praise patriotism, not bury it

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Wednesday will be a big day in the political and economic calendar.

Saudi Arabia has ‘difficult time selling oil’

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China, South Africa and the United States are among the countries importing less Saudi Arabian oil, according to energy consultancy FGE.

Pondering wealth on a Swiss peak

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Is global inequality getting worse? Or better? Ben Chu ponders the issue after a few days in Davos.

KitKat loses four-finger case

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The makers of the KitKat chocolate bar cannot register its four-finger design as a trademark, a High Court judge has ruled.

YouTube slammed for booze images

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YouTube comes under fire for the number of alcohol and tobacco images in music videos on the site.

Spending continues on Cyber Monday

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Retailers are hoping to capitalise on the momentum of Black Friday with special online deals on Cyber Monday.

Brewery titan could be based in UK

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If Anheuser-Busch InBev is successful in its bid for SABMiller, where would the new mega-brewer be based?

Online shops ‘need more warehouses’

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Web retailers in the UK could face 10-percent rental hikes and delivery problems as warehouse space becomes limited.

Aer Lingus ruling: Ryanair plans appeal

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Ryanair is set to challenge an order by the UK competition authority to sell down its stake in its Irish rival Aer Lingus.

Want better results? Get pupils texting

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Texting during lessons, it seems, doesn't always put a student off their work.

Lloyds boss to take bonus cut

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The chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group, Antonio Horta-Osorio, was forced to apologise to customers as he agreed to give up part of his multimillion-pound bonus. ...

It’s time to accept zero rates will not stick for long

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Zero inflation may be fine, but zero interest rates? Actually it is not quite zero inflation, because if you allow for higher housing costs, UK consumer prices are ...

Opinion: Giving up on twitter?

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When I want to punish one of my children, I take straightforward and ruthless steps. I remove one of their electronic devices.

Fed’s Yellen is respected darling of Wall Street

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Janet Yellen has become the heroine of Washington. Earlier this month she completed her first year as chair of the Federal Reserve board, a year in which, by general ...

The real Steel

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Though the western world is collectively saying its safe word and waiting for the whole Fifty Shades … thing to stop, I beg your patience for one more crack of the ...

Opinion: We grown-ups are the idiots now

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Put away the shot glasses and haul out the empties: booze Britain is on its last legs.

Be my Valentine - just don't kill the rainforest

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Some things are best left unsaid over Valentine's dinner. But what would your sweetheart think if they knew that in handing over your Valentine's card filled with ...

UK payday loans: dark side of business revealed

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One million UK families are being forced to take out payday loans every month as they struggle to meet the rising cost of living.

Man who shot Bin Laden cut loose

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American Seal hero given no pension

Michelle’s gown under wraps

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Barack and Michelle Obama invite you to the inauguration party of the 44th President of the United States of America

Firming euro puts pressure on strugglers in volatile era

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Currencies are on the march again and, though we may not be entering a currency war.

10 facts investors must keep in mind about Africa

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1 Africa’s economy is booming