Amazon after Bezos: The company that Jeff built
Craig TaylorAs Jeff Bezos prepares to step aside from the e-commerce juggernaut, we look at Amazon’s success in charts. BBC News – Business
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Energy prices to rise for millions of households
The average customer on a default tariff is likely to see their annual bill increase by £96 in April. BBC News – Business
Royal Dutch Shell sees huge loss as pandemic hits oil demand
The oil giant reported a net loss of £16bn for 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic caused demand to slump. BBC News – Business
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon chief executive
The Amazon founder becomes executive chairman, a move he says will allow him to focus on other ventures. BBC News – Business
Asos buys Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge brands
The online retailer buys the brands, not their shops, suggesting the £295m deal will cost jobs. BBC News – Business
UK applying to join Asia-Pacific free trade pact CPTPP
If successful, Britain will join a club including Japan and Australia and covering 500m people. BBC News – Business