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Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:03:31 GMT
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.
Countries compete to keep skilled young workers
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:03:56 GMT
EU nations hope that tax benefits might encourage young, skilled workers to stay, but will they work?
Google agrees to pay $28m in racial bias lawsuit
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:50:20 GMT
The tech giant confirmed it had "reached a resolution" but rejected the allegations made against it.
The Matrix film producer files for bankruptcy
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:18:11 GMT
Village Roadshow blames its troubles on a fall-out with Warner Bros and a failed move into independent film production.
Why detecting methane is difficult but crucial work
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:01:51 GMT
From handheld to space-based, new methane detectors are making it easier to track the greenhouse gas.
US steel customers spooked by tariffs, Tata says
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:14:56 GMT
Tata boss Rajesh Nair says US customers are looking for other suppliers as 25% tariffs take effect.
'I'm a little angry': Canadian firms boycott US products
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:02:47 GMT
Canadian firms say there is a need for more homegrown production after tariffs imposed by the US sparked a trade war.
Switzerland targets rich tourists but at what cost?
Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:03:49 GMT
Switzerland's already upmarket tourism sector is trying to attract more high rollers.
Under-22s to be excluded from incapacity benefits
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:38:46 GMT
The move comes as part of an overhaul of the welfare system as the UK's benefits bill rises.
Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:27:38 GMT
Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked.
'We don't need a Gail's' - the coffee shop boom dividing locals
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:44:28 GMT
The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings.
Former betting boss says online slot machines need to be slowed down
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:04:30 GMT
Stewart Kenny thinks plans to limit stakes for online slots don’t go far enough and games must be slowed down.
Yoga mats and VR headsets used to measure inflation
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:46:21 GMT
Items added and removed from the basket of goods used to calculate inflation give an insight into current fashions.
Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:06:29 GMT
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare
Why is China spending billions to get people to open their wallets?
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:40 GMT
Beijing hopes better wages and discounts can encourage spending and stave off greater economic trouble.
Pharmacies prepare to cut opening hours in funding protest
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:26:16 GMT
Pharmacies are being advised to "work to rule" unless a funding agreement can be reached with government.
Thames Water's £3bn rescue deal cleared by court
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:09:32 GMT
The funding allows the company to continue operating and attempt to restructure its massive debt pile.
Can Canadians get the world drinking tree sap?
Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:11:34 GMT
The largest producer of maple syrup now wants you to drink the sap, which it calls maple water.
Faisal Islam: Hundreds of thousands will be affected by benefits changes
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:01:29 GMT
These plans are more geared towards making budgetary numbers add up than fundamental welfare reform.
Georgia's richest man said to be moving funds to avoid US sanctions
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:08:09 GMT
The pro-Russian businessman is reported to be moving overseas assets back to the Caucasus country.
What minerals does Ukraine have and what are they used for?
Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:36:41 GMT
A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals.
Grangemouth: A new dawn for the home of UK's oldest oil refinery?
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:06:04 GMT
Its history was built on fossil fuels - but now the site's future depends on its reinvention as a green energy industrial hub.
Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:00:24 GMT
German MPs could pave the way for huge investments to defend Europe against a threatening Russia.
Can AI help modernise Ireland's healthcare system?
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:06:40 GMT
Ireland is investing billions of euros to revamp its healthcare service - will AI help?
Ben & Jerry's boss 'ousted over political activism'
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:52:35 GMT
Ice cream maker alleges the move is part of efforts by its parent company to silence its activism
Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for'
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:02:38 GMT
Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities.
Hedge fund millionaire banned by City watchdog
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:28:34 GMT
Crispin Odey has also been fined £1.8m by the Financial Conduct Authority for a "lack of integrity".
Hair: 'It’s just thrown away but it's gold'
Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:27:15 GMT
India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market.
US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:04:03 GMT
The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.
Will quantum computers disrupt critical infrastructure?
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:40:04 GMT
Quantum computers will be able to crack existing encryption and threaten critical infrastructure.
'If I lose my benefit payments I'll struggle to get to work'
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:08:59 GMT
People on long-term sickness and disability benefits tell the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them.
At-a-glance: Key changes to benefits in welfare shake-up
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:13:44 GMT
How Personal Independence Payments (Pip) and other health-related benefits could change under government plans.
How Britain's former top banker became Canada's prime minister
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:16:48 GMT
The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but his experience managing global economic crises will help.
Trade turmoil forecast to slash growth in Canada and Mexico
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:39:58 GMT
Trump's tariffs will hit its biggest steel trading partners' economies the most, the OECD predicts.
Why people are cutting back their online profile
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:08:15 GMT
A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.
Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:03:34 GMT
Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.
First individual Horizon victim to sue Post Office
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:24:34 GMT
Lee Castleton has started a legal claim against his former employer over the Horizon scandal.
Diversity backlash: Is 'masculine energy' coming to the UK?
Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:05:33 GMT
Donald Trump has scrapped federal diversity initiatives and many US firms have too - will UK companies follow suit?
What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected?
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:16:12 GMT
The government says changes to the welfare system will save £5bn and get people into work.
Scientists work on 'superhuman' vision systems for robots
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:08:50 GMT
Researchers have given a robot a powerful radio-based vision system which can see through smoke.
Forever 21 operator files for bankruptcy in the US
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:30:57 GMT
US stores will remain open as Forever 21's operating company "begins its process of "winding down".
Santander to close almost a quarter of UK branches
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:59:19 GMT
The bank will start closing branches from June, putting 750 jobs at risk.
Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:01:41 GMT
Car sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal?
Splurge or save? Americans struggle as tariffs hit economy
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:54:26 GMT
Families in the US are trying to dodge higher prices from tariffs, as worries rise about the economy.
'Too much bureaucracy,' Reeves tells regulators
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:28:49 GMT
The chancellor wants to cut red tape to boost growth, but critics say there is no plan.
Tesco to raise wages by 5% but scrap Sunday bonus
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:54:30 GMT
The supermarket chain follows other major retailers in raising pay