India economy beats expectations with 8.4% growth Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 29, 2024 The strong figures come just months before the country is due to hold a general election. Read more
Could product passports revolutionise the way we shop? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 29, 2024 The EU is introducing digital passports for products that detail their composition and production history. Read more
Issa brother to step back after 'fixing' Asda Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 29, 2024 Mohsin Issa says the brothers are in it for the long term, but will appoint a boss to run the business. Read more
US says falling trade with China could be positive Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 29, 2024 US Trade Representative Katherine Tai says steep drop in trade with China "isn't necessarily negative". Read more
US lawmakers reach deal to temporarily avert government shutdown Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 28, 2024 The tentative budget agreement still needs to be voted on by the full House and Senate. Read more
Catalonia's farmers demand more help over drought Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 28, 2024 As Spain continues to be blighted by a lack of rain, farmers want more government assistance. Read more
Apple unplugs self-driving electric car project, reports say Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 27, 2024 The firm never acknowledged the project publicly but had recruited about two thousands workers. Read more
Why Google's 'woke' AI problem won't be an easy fix Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 27, 2024 The firm paused its AI image generation tool after claims it was over-correcting against the risk of being racist. Read more
Ministers consider new vaping tax at Budget next week Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 27, 2024 Ministers fear that the relatively cheap cost of vaping makes it more accessible for young people. Read more
Reading-London Paddington route set for overhaul Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 27, 2024 A spate of failures include broken rails, signal faults and passengers stranded due to damaged cables. Read more
Top Disney movies boss steps down in shakeup Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 26, 2024 Sean Bailey, the boss of the media giant's live-action film studio, stepped down after 15 years. Read more
Hunt must spell out how tax cuts would be paid for - IFS Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 26, 2024 The Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank says the case for cutting taxes is "weak". Read more
HS2: Midlands and northern England to get 'reallocated' funds Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 25, 2024 Labour says the plans are a "reannouncement" of funds from scrapping parts of the high-speed line. Read more
Why some cyber-attacks hit harder than others Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 25, 2024 The British Library has been hobbled for months by a cyber-attack and experts warn of similar damage ahead. Read more
Red Sea attacks delaying goods and pushing up costs, firms say Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 25, 2024 Houthi attacks are increasing costs and causing delays, the British Chambers of Commerce says. Read more
The staff shortage in India's special effects industry Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 25, 2024 With international studios sending more work to India, the industry is struggling to train enough staff. Read more
The 'mind-bending' bionic arm powered by AI Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 22, 2024 BBC Click reporter Paul Carter tries out a high-tech prosthetic promising a 'full range of human motion'. Read more
Reddit moves forward with share listing plan Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 22, 2024 The filing offers a glimpse of the company's efforts to turn online popularity into profit. Read more
Lloyds sets aside £450m for car finance probe Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 22, 2024 An investigation into whether brokers charged people too much interest to buy a motor was recently launched. Read more
Japan's main stock index closes above 1989 record high Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 21, 2024 The benchmark Nikkei 225 closed at 39,098.68 on Thursday, surpassing the all-time high set 34 years ago. Read more
Nvidia: Boss sees artificial intelligence 'tipping point' as sales soar Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 21, 2024 The chip giant's shares have risen by more than 200% in the last year, driven by the AI boom. Read more
More drug than drink-driving arrests by some forces Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 21, 2024 Drug driving is becoming more prevalent in younger groups, says one of Britain's top police officers. Read more
HSBC: Bank's pre-tax profits soar fuelled by high interest rates Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 20, 2024 Europe's biggest bank, HSBC, has reported a jump of almost 80% in its annual profit in 2023. Read more
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos completes $8.5bn share sale plan Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 20, 2024 The firm said this month that its founder would sell up to 50 million shares over the next year. Read more
Families' shock as cost to take pets abroad hiked Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 20, 2024 Some owners say they may have to leave their pets behind after a major travel firm raised its prices. Read more
Woolworths: Australian grocery boss quits amid price-gouging claims Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 20, 2024 The Australian grocery chief walked out on a reporter when questioned over alleged price-gouging tactics. Read more
Baby formula milk investigated over high prices Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 20, 2024 Parents could be saving up to £500 in baby's first year, according to the UK's competition watchdog. Read more
Gloucestershire vertical farm is one of UK's 'most advanced' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 19, 2024 Salad crops are grown indoors under lights three times faster than in traditional agriculture. Read more
Japan's discount store pioneer Hirotake Yano dies Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 19, 2024 The billionaire owner of the so-called 100 yen store passed away at the age of 80, the firm says. Read more
Cameron government knew Post Office ditched Horizon IT investigation Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 19, 2024 Documents show the secret investigation may have helped wrongly accused postmasters prove their innocence. Read more
Stats watchdog criticises Treasury tax cut claims Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 19, 2024 Two Treasury ministers, Laura Trott and Bim Afolami, have been criticised over recent claims on tax cuts. Read more
New controls on holiday lets to be introduced Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 19, 2024 From the summer, planning permission may be needed to turn homes into new short-term lets. Read more
Currys takeover battle looms as JD.com eyes bid Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 19, 2024 The Chinese e-commerce firm joins US investor Elliot as a possible bidder for the UK retail group. Read more
Lunar New Year: China tourism spending tops pre-Covid levels Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 18, 2024 The figures mark some rare good news for the world's second-largest economy. Read more
Post Office not asked to stall payouts, says government Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 18, 2024 Claims by the ex-Post Office chairman that he was asked to delay compensation to help the government are denied. Read more
Donald Trump launches own-brand shoes after $355m fraud fine Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 18, 2024 The ex-president promoted gold-coloured shoes priced at $399 at a sneaker convention in Philadelphia. Read more
Tata Steel workers to vote on strikes amid job peril Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 16, 2024 Unions say they are "prepared to fight" in response to job losses at Tata Steel sites. Read more
Xi Jinping's never-ending hunt for corruption in the Communist Party Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 15, 2024 The latest phase of the anti-corruption drive targets the finance sector and elite nuclear rocket force. Read more
The brewing secrets behind tastier no-alcohol beer Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 15, 2024 There's huge demand for low and no-alcohol beer and breweries are competing for the best flavour. Read more
Xbox, Nintendo or PlayStation: does it still matter? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 15, 2024 Why the war between the big games console makers may be coming to an end. Read more
Offenders confused about ethics of AI child sex abuse Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 14, 2024 A charity warns that creating or viewing such images is still illegal, even if the children are not real. Read more
Pryzm nightclub boss blames lack of students for closures Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 14, 2024 Peter Marks, who runs the UK's biggest club chain, says students are going out later and spending less. Read more
What is GDP and how is it measured? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 14, 2024 A basic guide to how the health of the economy is measured, and why that calculation matters. Read more
Bali: Foreign tourists to pay $10 entry tax from Valentine's Day Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 13, 2024 Bali is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, attracting millions each year. Read more
Abuse and attacks on UK shop workers rises to 1,300 incidents a day Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 13, 2024 Violence against retail staff spiked to 1,300 incidents a day, says the British Retail Consortium. Read more
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sells shares worth over $4bn Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 13, 2024 The multi-billionaire moved to Miami last year, where there is no tax on share sales above $250,000. Read more
What is the UK inflation rate and how does it affect me? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 13, 2024 The rate at which prices are rising has dropped from record highs, but still remains above the 2% target. Read more
Pay growth slows but still outpaces rising prices Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 12, 2024 Pay, excluding bonuses, grew by 6.2% in the last three months of 2023 compared with the year before. Read more
AI: UK chip designer Arm sees shares almost double Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 12, 2024 The firm's shares have soared since its earnings announcement last week and are now up more than 98%. Read more
Squishmallows has launched a legal fight against Build-A-Bear Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 12, 2024 The firm behind Squishmallows has kicked off a courtroom copyright fight. Read more