Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:42:38 GMT
The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this year.

Superdry boss hits back at 'not cool' criticism

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:29:06 GMT
The brand, which runs 216 shops as well as franchised stores, is looking at ways to save cash.

Unemployment jumps as UK jobs market stalls

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:52:13 GMT
The slowing jobs market has raised questions over when the Bank of England might cut interest rates.

Ex-Post Office boss regrets not halting scandal

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:14:39 GMT
David Miller says he should have read a 2003 report calling out Horizon system discrepancies.

EasyJet suspends flights to Israel until October

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:18:49 GMT
The airline blames the "evolving situation in Israel" for stopping journeys to Tel Aviv

Who are the millions of Britons not working?

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:21:16 GMT
The unemployment rate is relatively low historically, but millions aren't working.

The challenge of upgrading iconic steel windows

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:11:05 GMT
Critall windows date back to the 1880s but their steel construction makes them vulnerable to damp.

Scottish Power pays £300 to customers after overcharging

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:15:46 GMT
Some Scottish Power customers will receive an average of nearly £300 after being overcharged.

My battle with Tesla: I want to clear my name before I die

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:28:37 GMT
A former Tesla engineer is in a decade-long battle with the car company, owned by Elon Musk.

'Bad at almost everything': AI wearable panned by reviewers

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:32:49 GMT
A new AI-fuelled gadget has fallen foul of the tech world's expectations.

China economy grows faster than expected

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:55:11 GMT
Official figures also highlighted the challenges faced by the country's crisis-hit property sector.

Flights cancelled after Iran's strike on Israel

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:14:50 GMT
EasyJet has suspended planes travelling to Tel Aviv until 21 April following Tehran's attack.

Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:50:51 GMT
Owner Elon Musk said it was a difficult decision to reduce Tesla's global headcount.

Trump's Truth Social shares hit by sale plan

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:41:38 GMT
Shares in the social media firm fell sharply after it said it could issue millions more shares.

Tata to cut redundancy package if workers strike

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:24:55 GMT
Tata says its "most favourable financial package" will not be paid if workers go on strike.

Oil prices dip after Iran attack on Israel

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:15:12 GMT
Prices had already risen in expectation of action, with Brent crude near a six-month high last week.

Battery factory ditched in favour of data centre

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:18:54 GMT
Much vaunted plans for a Northumberland gigafactory collapsed along with the company Britishvolt.

Universal credit 'must change' to tackle sickness

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 23:02:38 GMT
Britain faces new challenges from an older and sicker population, according to a new report.

'Brexit food charges will eradicate my cheese shop'

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:00:03 GMT
Food business owners say new EU import tariffs risk pushing smaller firms to the brink.

M25 set for second full weekend closure

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:34:51 GMT
The M25 will be shut between junctions nine and 10 from 21:00 BST on 10 May until 06:00 on 13 May.

Why did all the Little Chefs disappear?

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 23:34:17 GMT
At its height, Little Chef had 439 restaurants across the UK but just two decades later they were all gone.

Bates looking at Post Office private prosecutions

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 09:52:43 GMT
Alan Bates, who has led a campaign for justice for decades, says he wants people to be held to account.

Business inspired by tragedy makes Forbes list

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 20:54:18 GMT
Olivia Jenkins named her jewellery brand after her mother who died of cancer in 2017.

Firms warned to hold cash back for motor finance probe

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:41:07 GMT
The financial watchdog has warned firms to ensure they have enough money for potential compensation.

'Serious deficiencies' in Bank's economy forecasts

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:41:36 GMT
Under-investment had led to a "complicated and unwieldy system" being used, a review has found.

GDP rises in February increasing hopes UK is out of recession

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:22:00 GMT
The economy grew by 0.1%, official figures show, with the production sector providing the biggest boost.

The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:13:38 GMT
The sensational case saw 10 Chinese nationals charged for laundering profits from illegal businesses.

How AI is helping to prevent future power cuts

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 23:13:58 GMT
Artificial intelligence software is being used to predict electricity demand and supply.

Boom times for US green energy as federal cash flows in

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:03:36 GMT
The US government has directed unprecedented sums of money at green energy projects.

How an F1 simulator could save car firms 'millions'

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:01:29 GMT
Engineers in a village near Bristol make the fastest-reacting car simulator in the world

Ibiza locals living in cars as party island sees rents soar

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:39:13 GMT
"All the work you could want, but there isn't anywhere to live," say those struggling on the island.