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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