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5 Things You Need To Know, Today, on Monday 7th February 2022
5. North Korean cyber-attacks have stolen millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency to fund the country's missile programmes, according to a UN report.
The report referenced a study published last month by the security firm Chainalysis that suggested North Korean cyberattacks could have netted as much as $400m worth of digital assets last year.
4. Home fitness firm Peloton Interactive is turning the heads of potential buyers such as e-commerce giant Amazon and sports brand Nike, reports say.
Peloton is deciding whether to accept any bids, according to the reports.
3. Many of the world's biggest companies, including Google, Amazon, Ikea, Apple and Nestle are failing to meet their own targets on tackling climate change, according to a study of 25 corporations.
They also routinely exaggerate or misreport their progress, the New Climate Institute report says.
2. Private car parks will have to display prices more clearly, introduce a fairer system for appeals and give drivers a grace period for lateness as part of a government crackdown.
Most fines will be capped at £50 - down from £100 currently - although higher financial penalties will remain for more serious breaches.
1. The chairman of Britain's biggest supermarket has warned "the worst is yet to come" on rising food prices.
Tesco's John Allan said he was aware people were on very tight budget, having to choose between food and heating but he said grocers and suppliers were not immune from rising energy costs.