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How Brexit is not 'done' for Northern Ireland

Sun, 05 May 2024 01:48:45 GMT

Events this week show that Brexit will keep rearing its head, writes economics editor John Campbell.


Slowdown in US job growth revives rate cut talk

Fri, 03 May 2024 14:27:32 GMT

Employers in the US added 175,000 jobs in the US in April, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 3.9%.


How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 23:01:19 GMT

Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.


'Garden floods show need to work with nature'

Fri, 03 May 2024 21:38:25 GMT

Insurance scheme urges gardeners to use planting to protect their homes from floods.


Apple sales fall in nearly all countries

Fri, 03 May 2024 07:17:22 GMT

The tech giant says demand for its smartphones fell more than 10% in the first three months of the year.


Have the wheels come off for Tesla?

Fri, 03 May 2024 21:08:13 GMT

As the electric carmaker sees sales fall and cuts jobs, we take a closer look at its problems.


Is Zimbabwe zigzagging into further currency chaos?

Sun, 05 May 2024 01:42:15 GMT

Traders suffer a case of déjà-vu as any savings are wiped out with a new currency called the Zig.


The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs

Wed, 01 May 2024 23:05:47 GMT

Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price.


Eurotunnel says no queues with new travel system

Sun, 05 May 2024 23:41:56 GMT

The firm's boss says extra lanes and technology means changes starting in October will go smoothly.


The rise of Sweden's super rich

Sun, 05 May 2024 23:44:38 GMT

Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires.


Qantas agrees payouts over 'ghost flights'

Mon, 06 May 2024 02:18:40 GMT

Qantas agrees to pay millions to settle lawsuit accusing it of selling tickets to cancelled flights.


Tatti Lashes: The school friends who built a beauty empire

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:31:19 GMT

Charlotte Tiplady and Elliot Barton explain how together they built up their Tatti Lashes beauty empire from Liverpool.


Why mortgage rates are going up, not down

Sun, 05 May 2024 01:28:36 GMT

The cost of a new fixed mortgage has risen in recent days, defying many homeowners' hopes and expectations.


Post Office lawyer accused of 'big fat lie'

Fri, 03 May 2024 15:34:34 GMT

Former senior Post Office solicitor Jarnail Singh denies knowing about Horizon bugs in 2010.


Chinese women are teaming up with strangers to save money

Wed, 01 May 2024 00:12:53 GMT

They are finding new ways to cut back on household spending as China’s economy loses steam.


How the computer games industry is embracing AI

Thu, 02 May 2024 23:07:24 GMT

Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the cost.


Water deal could harm regulation, says watchdog

Fri, 03 May 2024 12:27:08 GMT

Sutton and East Surrey Water has about 845,000 customers across the South East and London.


Tata redundancy offer callous, say steel unions

Fri, 03 May 2024 14:36:05 GMT

Unions say company disregards the impact of its changes on workers, families and communities.


Heineken to reopen more than 60 closed pubs

Mon, 06 May 2024 10:05:58 GMT

Investment by the Dutch brewing giant will create 1,000 new jobs and reopen dozens of closed pubs.


Worst-ever job interviews: 'We had to crawl and moo'

Fri, 03 May 2024 21:21:29 GMT

Dozens of jobseekers tell the BBC about their worst-ever interview experiences.


Train strikes: How May's disruption affects you

Mon, 06 May 2024 01:28:54 GMT

Train drivers are staging an overtime ban and strikes around the May Bank Holiday.


Post Office’s expert gave false evidence to court

Fri, 03 May 2024 05:01:47 GMT

Expert suggested bug fix which would alter data without branch knowing, but told court that was impossible.


Ukraine, brandy and EVs top the agenda on Xi's charm offensive

Mon, 06 May 2024 10:42:45 GMT

Xi Jinping is on his first visit to Europe in five years - and it feels much like a charm offensive.