'Obscene' 18-month delay for DWP complaints

The government department responsible for child maintenance faces criticism for long delays.

Wuhan lockdown: How people are still getting food

China's biggest food delivery firm is adapting its technology to help Wuhan's trapped residents.

HS2: Johnson drops 'keep digging' hint over future of project

The PM says the mammoth rail project is in a "big hole" and needs to be "sorted out".

Coronavirus: UK pharmacies see sanitiser sales spike

As the public buy hand cleansers and wipes, the experts say soap and warm water are best

Airbus to pay SFO €1bn in corruption settlement

The payment is part of a €3.6bn deal involving authorities in the UK, France and the US.

Final few hours until self-assessment tax deadline

Many thousands of people are leaving their tax return until the deadline of the end of Friday.

Eurozone economy barely growing at all

An official estimate puts growth in the region at 0.1% in the three months to the end of December.

British Steel: France in threat to veto sale

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire threatens to block the firm's takeover by China's Jingye.

'I tested my new name at the coffee shop'

For young trans people, giving their new names to the barista can be the start of self-acceptance.

Brexit: What does it mean for my business?

BBC East business correspondent Richard Bond has been answering some of your big Brexit questions.

Bank of England: City watchdog looks into pound's jump

The increase has raised questions over whether the decision to keep interest rates unchanged was leaked.

Aston Martin: F1 team owner leads rescue deal for firm

Racing Point F1 team co-owner Lawrence Stroll's consortium will inject emergency cash into the carmaker.

Wilbur Ross says Coronavirus could boost US jobs

US commerce secretary Wilbur Ross says firms may bring production back to the US in response to the virus.

Vaping crackdown costs Juul investor more than $8bn

Marlboro-maker Altria says its stake in Juul is now worth less than a third of what it paid for it.

Manufacturers urge clarity on post-Brexit trade

As Britain prepares to leave EU, businesses say the future trading relationship remains unclear.

What ancient Rome may teach on post-Brexit tourism

As more Britons holiday at home and European visitor numbers fall, could we learn from ancient Rome?

Brexit: 'You have to be optimistic as a fisherman'

Fishing is set to play a key role in post-Brexit trade negotiations between the UK and EU.

HS2: Government review 'advises against cancelling' project

The review, seen by the BBC, advises against cancelling the high speed rail scheme.

Amazon: Christmas sales soar as other retailers struggle

The firm earned $87bn in sales in the last three months of 2019.

Huawei: US 'to work with' UK over Chinese firm

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the countries can "resolve" differences over the Chinese firm.

Sonos apologises for revealing customer email addresses

It was writing to people who were unhappy about a decision to stop updates to the firm's older speakers.

UK interest rates kept on hold at 0.75%

In Mark Carney's final meeting as Bank of England governor, policymakers vote 7-2 to keep rates unchanged.

Greta Thunberg to trademark 'Fridays for Future'

The climate change activist said people had tried to sell products and make money in the movement's name.

PG Tips could be sold by Unilever as cuppa goes out of fashion

Consumer goods giant Unilever says traditional tea sales are slowing as consumers change their habits.

Star Wars: The life of a props trainee on set

As spending on UK film and TV production hits a record high, a props trainee describes her work.

Coronavirus: Technology giants join China shutdown

Google, Microsoft, and Amazon among the global companies taking action as the deadly virus spreads.

Customers 'overpaid for electricity for years'

The National Audit Office says electricity network firms have been allowed to make excess profits.

Northern: Three things that went wrong at the rail firm

Why has the network been re-nationalised, and will this fix its problems?

Tumble in UK car output 'a grave concern', says trade body

A 14% fall in output last year underlines the urgency of an EU trade deal, says the industry's trade body.

'I was sacked and silenced for being trans'

Leading charity Stonewall lists this year's 'top 100’ LGBT employers in the UK.

Brexit preparations: 'We've stockpiled 10,000 wine bottles'

Brexit could help home-produced UK wine sales, but is already hitting equipment costs, say some.

Wonga borrowers 'to get 4.3% of compensation claims'

Claimants against the payday lender have been told they will receive little in compensation.

HS2: Chancellor Sajid Javid 'backs project' ahead of crucial meeting

It is understood the chancellor will tell Boris Johnson he supports the London to Birmingham rail link.

Facebook: Privacy scandals take toll on profits

The firm recorded its first annual decline in profits in at least five years in 2019.

Jeweller De Grisogono files for bankruptcy amid Dos Santos scandal

The creator of jewellery worn by celebrities is linked to Africa's richest woman Isabel dos Santos.

Norton Motorcycles goes into administration

The famous British motorbike brand was reportedly struggling to pay a £300,000 tax bill.

Trump signs US Mexico Canada Agreement

The three countries have finalised a trade deal that will replace the 26-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement.

HS2: Final decision to be made on Thursday

The London to Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester line could cost more than £100bn, a leaked report suggests.

Washing machine owners must re-check for fire risk

Three more models are added to the recall list of Hotpoint and Indesit machines that can cause fires.

Boeing reports its first loss in two decades

The bill for the 737 Max crisis helped push it to a $636m loss for 2019.

Troubled rail firm Northern brought under government control

The government is to take control of the troubled train operator after two years of passenger chaos.

BT to charge people £50 for keeping old wi-fi routers

People will be asked to send their wi-fi router and TV box back at their end of the contract.

StubHub told to clean up ticket sales

The Competition and Markets Authority has told ticket resale firm StubHub to make website changes.

UK house price growth at 14-month high, says the Nationwide

Prices rose by 1.9% compared with a year ago, but the Nationwide expects property values to be flat in 2020.

Ovo Energy to pay £8.9m for overcharging customers

More than half a million of the firm's customers received energy bills that were inaccurate.

Hong Kong stock market takes a tumble on reopen

Coronavirus fears see the Hang Seng Index drop 3% after re-opening following the Chinese New Year break

How worried should we be about 'Big Brother' technology?

Why do we fear government surveillance, but voluntarily use technology which monitors our lives?

Coronavirus: Starbucks closes 2,000 Chinese branches

The coffee giant is shutting half of its stores in the country and warns of the outbreak's financial impact.

Diabetes patients hit by glucose monitor shortage

Healthcare firm Abbott has been forced to apologise for failing to provide enough of the devices.

Will the Bank of England cut interest rates?

Some think the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee will seek a cut on Thursday to help lift the economy.

Zap! How microwaves and electricity are killing weeds

Electricity and microwaves are being used to kill weeds as alternatives are sought to chemicals.

CEO Secrets: Wipro boss on taking the 'risky path' at work

Abidali Neemuchwala, boss of the global Indian IT firm Wipro, shares his CEO Secrets.

Apple 'closely monitoring' coronavirus

The outbreak has clouded the firm's forecast for the upcoming quarter.

Hounslow trader avoids jail in 'flash crash' case

Navinder Sarao pleaded guilty in 2016 to fraud and "spoofing" the stock market.

Hound of Hounslow: Who is Navinder Sarao, the 'flash crash trader'?

A self-taught British trader has been sentenced for his role in a £1tn US stock market crash.

Flybe: Ryanair's Michael O'Leary accuses Sajid Javid of being 'misleading'

Michael O'Leary accuses the chancellor of making "inaccurate" statements over the rescue of Flybe.

Woodford: Investors learn of fund payouts

Thousands of investors are told what they will receive as Neil Woodford's stricken fund is wound up.

Brexit: 'The best now is for it to be done and finalised'

Beer boss Sarah John wants to know what's happening with Brexit, and for things to be "finalised".

Huawei set for limited role in UK 5G networks

The US failed to convince the Prime Minister to ban the Chinese firm from any involvement.

Immigration salary threshold should drop by £4,400, says committee

The Migration Advisory Committee says the lower amount would help recruit NHS staff and teachers.

RBS: Developer who bought jet and yacht loses case against bank

Oliver Morley, who alleged a controversial division of the bank ruined his firm, has lost his case.

Huawei: Is it a security threat and what is its role in UK 5G?

Is Chinese tech giant Huawei really a security risk, and what is its role in the UK's 5G network?

Banks asked to explain 40% overdraft rates

The City watchdog says most banks have set "very similar prices" under the new rules.

Airbus reaches deal to settle corruption probe

Reports say the aircraft maker could end up paying fines of more than £2.5bn.

Coronavirus: Facebook staff told to avoid China travel

The social media giant has become the first big American company to tell its employees not to travel.

Examining the effects of Brexit on a Worthing pharmaceutical firm

Once the UK leaves the EU, new drugs will have to be tested here and in Europe.

£500m fund to restore Beeching rail cuts goes ahead amid criticism

Transport secretary to unveil first two railway lines to receive funding as restore rural services.

Twitter and Facebook accounts for 15 NFL teams hacked

The American football teams were targeted by a group that said the accounts had lax security.

Watchdog queries impact of £46m 'Get Ready for Brexit' campaign

The £46m publicity blitz did not leave people "significantly better prepared", says the NAO.

Huawei 5G verdict is a decision with few good options

The government is due to decide on Tuesday whether to ban Huawei from the UK's 5G networks.

Insurer Aviva apologises to mistaken Michaels

Several thousand customers receive an apology from Aviva after they were all wrongly called Michael.

Northern Rail: Your tales of 'atrocious' service

Commuters and business owners in one village express their frustration about rail disruption.

Sainsbury's pledges £1bn to cut emissions to zero by 2040

The retailer says it can hit "net zero" by 2040 with action on food waste, packaging and water use.

The man teaching 300 million people a new language

Luis von Ahn is the founder and boss of Duolingo, the world's most popular language learning app.

UK to decide on Huawei 5G ban

The government is expected to make a decision about the Chinese technology giant on Tuesday.

Amigo: Sub-prime lender puts itself up for sale

The sub-prime loans company has faced scrutiny from the regulator and complaints from customers.

Davos 2020: How do we get more female leaders?

We asked a number of top Davos attendees how to boost the number of women in leadership roles.

Shares and oil tumble on coronavirus fears

Worries over the virus' spread hit financial markets, with London's FTSE 100 down more than 2%.

Anger over Presidents Club clothing range

The charity that closed down after a groping scandal has had its name revived to sell dresses.

Dos Santos: Whistleblower named a Football Leaks author

Man behind football revelations named a Luanda Leaks whistleblower about Africa's richest woman.

What can you use instead of Google and Facebook?

More and more companies are promising privacy online and an alternative to the big internet firms.

Firms urged to crack down on office football chat

A management body says sports chat excludes women and is a 'gateway' to more laddish behaviour.

Coronavirus: Companies tell workers 'stay at home'

The moves come after the Chinese government extended the Lunar New Year holiday by three days.

Air India: Can the national carrier finally find a buyer?

The Indian government has said it will sell its entire stake in the loss-making national airline.

Almost 10,000 retail jobs lost this year

Tough competition on the UK High Street means there are more job losses to come, say insolvency specialists.

Would Greta Thunberg generation play with these toys?

Toymakers are far from ditching cheap plastic figures, but is the industry moving to more sustainable products?

Brexit day 50p coin unveiled by Chancellor Sajid Javid

It comes after the original batch of coins had to be melted down when the Brexit deadline was extended.

British Steel: Rival bidder on standby if Jingye sale fails

Turkish giant Cengiz is "ready to bid" if UK government rescue talks with Jingye fall through.

Brexit: Zero tariff, zero quota aim for trade talks, says Barclay

The prime minister will set out trade talk details in a speech next month, says the Brexit secretary.

HS2: Cabinet minister has 'gut feeling' rail project will be cleared

Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay tells the BBC he believes the high-speed rail project will go ahead.

Boeing 777X: World’s largest twin-engine jet completes first flight

The 777X test flight comes after Boeing's 737 Max plane was grounded following two fatal crashes.

Memorial benches: 'A quiet reminder of people gone, but not forgotten'

Dedicated benches can be a place of solace, but may only be temporary and costs can be prohibitive.

The rapid rise of 'Buy now, pay later'

Deals allowing customers to spread payments interest-free are increasing but charities warn of building debts.

Coronavirus: Could it damage the global economy?

Inevitably, it will have economic consequences. But how severe and how far will they spread?

UK's best High Street is Welsh valleys town Treorchy

Treorchy has been praised for a thriving community - bursting with independent businesses.

Brexit: US 'wants to reach trade deal with UK this year'

The US's treasury secretary says he is "optimistic" a deal can be reached with the UK this year.

Harry and Meghan: Hagan Homes apologises over housing ads

Hagan Homes says its homes "fit for part-time royalty" campaign was intended to be "light-hearted".

Fraud victims 'failed' as criminals 'operate with impunity' - report

A review into the handling of fraud cases finds forces have "not kept pace" with the rise in cases.

Home sellers risk losing money over quick sales

Trading Standards warns homeowners to be careful when using quick-sale estate agents.

'Beales failure would be disaster for my business'

Ian Siddall says the troubled department store owes him £25,000 for thousands of handbags.

Davos 2020: Quarrels, but little consensus

The World Economic Forum at Davos produced rows over climate change and trade, but little consensus.

Boeing: US regulator FAA 'pleased' with 737 progress

The plane has been grounded since March 2019 after two fatal crashes.

Flybe owners seek £100m government loan

The company confirmed last week that it was seeking a loan on "commercial" terms.

Hawkin's Bazaar collapses into administration

Nearly 180 jobs are at risk at the gift and toy company, which has 19 shops across the UK.

Ladbrokes Coral review a conflict of interest, say MPs

MPs say it is "woefully naive" for betting firms to lead a review into schemes for VIP customers.

Amazon owed £3m tax rebate amid Rugeley floor space row

The online giant wins its case against a local authority in a row about the size of its warehouse.

Wetherspoons: Pub chain tells parents to stick to two drinks

The pub chain says it wants to deter "unruly behaviour" in pubs by children left unsupervised.

UK firms see boost as uncertainty eases, survey says

UK manufacturing and services saw their best month for more than a year in January, a survey suggests.

British Steel: Jingye deal could mean 500 job cuts, unions say

About 10% of the workforce could be axed if the firm is bought by China's Jingye, three unions say.

Rolls-Royce plans mini nuclear reactors by 2029

The firm says it plans to build up to 15 of the mini reactors, which can be delivered by a lorry.

Just Eat merger probe 'shocking and unwarranted'

A key investor reacts angrily to news of a competition inquiry into the planned £5.9bn deal.

Sonos CEO says speakers will work 'as long as possible'

The company said it was sorry for the confusion caused by plans to stop sending updates to legacy speakers.

China's travel industry counts cost of coronavirus

Airlines and hotels are having to pay out refunds to tourists affected by the deadly outbreak.

Tinder to add panic button and anti-catfishing tech

The move comes after criticism over the lack of safety issues offered by dating apps.

John Stumpf: Ex-Wells Fargo boss pays $17.5m to settle charges

John Stumpf has also been banned from working for US national banks after a fake accounts scandal.

Tesco to ditch plastic-wrap for multipack tins

Supermarket giant says the change will remove 350 million tonnes of plastic from the environment.

'I have to live on $1,175 a year'

Brazil's army of fruit workers speak of struggling with low pay and dangerous working conditions.

HS2 risks not priced in at the start, say auditors

No-one took full account of how complex the project was going to be, says the spending watchdog.

Tesco chief executive on getting rid of multi-wrap plastic use

Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis on the plan to ditch the plastic wrap on tinned food.

Co-op faces equal pay claims from shop workers

More than 400 claimants have launched an equal pay action against the supermarket chain.

Bosses set out immigration priorities after Brexit

Industry groups band together to call for flexibility for skilled workers to enter the UK.

George Soros: Trump is 'a conman and a narcissist'

The billionaire launches an attack on US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Xinping.

Davos 2020: Can Formula 1 really go 'carbon neutral' by 2030?

Can Formula 1 motor racing really go 'carbon neutral' by 2030?

Isabel dos Santos: Banker found dead in Lisbon

Nuno Ribeiro da Cunha managed the account of oil firm Sonangol, once chaired by Africa's richest woman.

Morrisons supermarket axes 3,000 managers in huge shake-up

The supermarket says it will create 4,000 hourly-paid roles as part of a major restructuring.

Davos secret ranking: I'd love to see where I am

Reports suggest the conference categorises its most elite delegates numerically from one to seven.

Asos boosted by record Black Friday trade

The online fashion retailer says it sold one black dress every second on the big trading day.

Coronavirus: Taobao warns firms not to profit from outbreak

Online giant Taobao tells sellers of protective gear not to take advantage of the outbreak.

Greta Thunberg: US treasury chief attacks activist

Steven Mnuchin tells the activist to study economics after she told investors to exit fossil fuels.

Two weeks of leave for UK parents who lose a child

The law, which will come into force in April, will be the most generous in the world, ministers say.

Deepfakes: A threat to democracy or just a bit of fun?

Deepfakes, or computer-generated images of people, can be dangerous for democracy, warn experts.

Davos Diaries: Day 3

Davos Diaries: Day 3. What's happening on Thurs 23 Jan at Davos 2020.

'I had to get tickets... it was a huge sum: £397!'

As part of a BBC blog series, Sunneva María Svövudóttir from Iceland shares what she spent this week.

US plans limits for 'emotional support' animals on flights

Passengers have attempted to bring increasingly exotic animals on board flights.

Canada prosecutors propose £110m Volkswagen fine

The company is dealing with the fallout from its 2015 emissions scandal around the world.

Tesla market value passes Volkswagen to hit $100bn

Tesla sold more than 367,000 cars last year, just a fraction of its competitors.

Protester says she was paid to appear at Huawei hearing

Others told media they were offered around C$100 to hold placard with slogans like "Free Ms Meng".

Fender Europe fined £4.5m for preventing online discounts

The guitar maker has been fined £4.5m after it admitted breaking competition law.

PwC executive leaves firm after Dos Santos revelations

Executive leaves the firm after PwC links revealed with the former Angolan president's daughter.

Lloyds joins crowd with new 40% overdraft rates

Customers will be charged "personalised" overdraft rates of up to 49.9% from April, but most will pay 39.9%.

Jeff Bezos hack: UN experts demand probe of Saudi crown prince

The call comes after reports Mohammed bin Salman's phone was used to hack Amazon boss Jeff Bezos.

Mental health at work: 'My boss let me go over my condition'

A worker and a chief executive tell their stories about mental health in the workplace.

Boris Johnson urged to let Greggs workers keep bonus

The PM rejects claims by Jeremy Corbyn the government is not helping low paid workers on universal credit.

Jaguar Land Rover to cut 500 jobs at its Halewood plant

The company says a change in shift patterns will "affects around 10% of Halewood's workforce".

UK vows tech tax will go ahead despite US pressure

The US has warned it could respond by taxing UK car companies if the UK goes ahead.

South Western Railway warned it could be placed in public hands

The government reveals South Western Railway's franchise is "not sustainable in the long term".

Davos: The plastic bags trying to save the planet

Daphna Nissenbaum discusses how her compostable plastic bags are made and how they could help save the planet.

Ted Baker investigation finds £58m phantom stock

Accountants found that the retailer has overvalued its stock by an amount that is double previous estimates.

What's happening today at the World Economic Forum

What's happening today at the World Economic Forum

Sainsbury's chief executive Mike Coupe to retire

Boss of the supermarket group will be replaced by the former chief of Boots UK Simon Roberts.

Jeff Bezos hack: Saudi Arabia calls claim ‘absurd’

The Saudi crown prince's WhatsApp account has reportedly been linked to the data breach.

Meng Wanzhou 'irreplaceable' to company, says Huawei executive

The Huawei CFO is fighting extradition to the US from Canada, where she was arrested in 2018.

GM's Cruise unveils its first driverless vehicle

The launch comes six months after Cruise delayed its self-driving vehicle service in San Francisco.

Christmas magic vanishes for the UK toy industry

Toy sales fall by 6% for the second year in a row with politics blamed for the slump.

Sirius: 'You feel sorry for people who've invested a lot'

Mining giant Anglo American will buy Sirius, but for only a quarter of what it was worth months ago.

What happens when we're too old to be 'useful'?

Can we afford to pay pensions, given the huge demographic challenge of our ageing population?

Netflix blames competition for weak US growth

Netflix blames "new competition" for weak US subscriber growth, but beats expectations elsewhere.

Vodafone quits Facebook's Libra currency

Facebook's digital currency is dealt another blow as Vodafone becomes latest firm to withdraw.

Boeing now expects 737 Max to be grounded to mid-2020

The plane has been grounded since March 2019 after two fatal crashes.

Davos: Greta Thunberg & Donald Trump clash on climate change

The Swedish climate activist and the US president gave very different speeches at Davos.

People still want plastic bottles, says Coca-Cola

The drinks giant says it will not ditch plastic outright but will try to recycle more.

Davos: 'Forget about net zero, we need real zero' - Greta Thunberg

The 17-year-old activist tells world leaders that 'fiddling around with numbers' will not be enough.

Sainsbury's to cut hundreds of management jobs

The supermarket giant plans to reduce staff numbers as it integrates further with Argos.

Davos: Trump decries climate 'prophets of doom' with Thunberg in audience

The US president attacks activists at the World Economic Forum, with Greta Thunberg in the audience.

France agrees to delay new tax on tech giants

A digital sales tax, that provoked a threat of tariffs from the US, has been postponed.

Network Rail probe over Northern and TransPennine routes

The rail regulator says Network Rail's performance was not good enough in the north and central England.

Supersize TVs help Dixons buck High Street gloom

The retailer reports a rise in sales over the key Christmas trading period.

Davos 2020: Being a teen activist is all consuming

Still only 19, environmental activist Melati Wisjen launched her first campaign at the age of 12.

Rise in full-time female workers boosts employment

The number of women in work has grown by 0.5% in the three months to November, the highest rise for a year.

Facebook to create 1,000 jobs in London

The new posts will take the tech giant's total number of employees in Britain to more than 4,000.

New China virus: Drug makers soar on contagion fears

As the virus spreads, shares in face mask manufacturers also rose by the maximum 10% permitted.

Uber sells its India food delivery business to Zomato

The deal is likely to give Zomato an edge over its rival Swiggy in a fast-growing market.

Workplace bullying: 'Fear is the biggest factor'

A quarter of employees think their firm turns a blind eye to workplace harassment, says a report.

'I lost £90,000 in the House of Fraser sale'

The retailer went through a controversial insolvency process increasingly used to rescue firms.

How Dan Aykroyd went from battling spirits to selling them

Hollywood actor Dan Aykroyd is also the boss of a popular vodka company.

Davos summit: Protesters hike up to Davos

Several hundred protesters are making a three-day hike up to Davos, to coincide with President Trump's arrival at the World Economic Forum.

Studio Ghibli: Netflix buys rights to iconic animated films

From February, 21 of the studio's iconic films will be available on Netflix.

Yorkshire polyhalite mine: Investors may lose money

Anglo American has offered to buy the project for £405m, which is 5.5p a share.

‘I turned down 50,000 francs to rent my shop during Davos’

Shop owner Catherine Kull Bineschedler says the annual corporate "invasion" is tough for locals.

Meng Wanzhou case: Huawei executive's extradition hearings begin

Meng Wanzhou is fighting an extradition request from the US following her arrest in Canada in 2018.

US drops assault charges against Sir Philip Green

The UK retail tycoon had denied four counts of misdemeanour assault against a fitness instructor.

Vietnamese firm Viettel's 5G claim raises eyebrows outside

The military-controlled firm's claim to have joined the 5G network equipment-making elite is questioned.

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to face extradition hearing

Meng Wanzhou is fighting an extradition request from the US following her arrest in Canada in 2018.

'Going to Davos is probably reputational suicide'

A founder of the Occupy Wall Street movement says Davos is a chance for activists and elites to forge links.

Department store Beales collapses into administration

The collapse of the company, founded in 1881, puts more than 1,000 jobs at risk

Shopping centre owner Intu seeks emergency cash

Intu, owner of the Trafford Centre and Lakeside, asks investors for money to shore up finances.

Fever Tree loses its fizz as shares dive after 'subdued' Christmas

Shares in the drinks company fall 20% after it says Christmas trading was "subdued".

HS2: Rail link costs could rise to £106bn, says review

There is "considerable risk" the price of the high-speed line could rise by another 20%, a report finds.

More precious than gold: Why the metal palladium is soaring

The price of the precious metal palladium has hit a record high of $2,500 an ounce as demand rises.

Stagecoach takes rail franchise row to High Court

Stagecoach and its partners say the government acted unlawfully in barring them from bidding.

Davos 2020: An overview of the WEF summit in numbers

BBC News looks at some of the numbers around the 50th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Isabel dos Santos: Africa's richest woman 'ripped off Angola'

Leaked documents reveal how Isabel dos Santos made her fortune through exploitation and corruption.

Comme Des Garçons in row over models' cornrow wigs

The Japanese fashion brand is accused of cultural appropriation at Paris Fashion Week.

SpaceX completes emergency crew escape manoeuvre

The US company demonstrates how it would rescue astronauts during a failing rocket launch.

Davos 2020: What is the World Economic Forum and is it elitist?

The rich and powerful will gather in Davos this week, but claims of elitism still dog the event.

What has Donald Trump actually achieved on trade?

The self-styled 'Tariff Man' uses tariffs for negotiation but how successful has he been?

Disney culls 'Fox' from 20th Century Fox in rebrand

The company wants to distance its film studio from Rupert Murdoch's news company, US media report.

Brexit: Price rises warning after chancellor vows EU rules divergence

Food prices could rise after Sajid Javid said there will be no alignment with EU rules after Brexit, businesses say.

Courier fraud: Victim 'cried for days'

Police warn £7m was stolen from elderly and vulnerable people in 2019 in so-called courier fraud.

Brexit: 'No alignment' with EU on regulation, Javid tells business

Sajid Javid warns businesses UK and EU regulations will differ after Brexit, saying firms must "adjust".

Sainsbury's named cheapest supermarket of 2019 by Which?

The study by Which? compared the price of 53 products but did not include discounters Aldi and Lidl.

Rough Trade: We're selling more records than ever

The music retailer launches a partnership with Apple Music, saying that streaming boosts vinyl sales.

Giant jet engines aim to make our flying greener

How much more efficiency can be wrung out of the jet engine - technology which is over 70 years old?

Victims' families slam report into 737 Max crashes

The official report found that the process of clearing the planes to fly is "effective".

Whirlpool: Owners rush to register fire-risk washing machines

Thousands more owners of dangerous washing machines demand a resolution from maker Whirlpool.

Travelex boss breaks silence 17 days after cyber attack

The travel money firm's boss has spoken publicly for the first time since a huge ransomware attack.

Entrepreneurs: From coal to coffee in ex-mining town

Having failed all his exams, Scott James started a coffee roastery in his "forgotten" community.

Retail sales fall sharply in December

The High Street suffers a fifth consecutive month without growth as Christmas sales fail to perk up.

Flybe confirms it will get a tax and duty holiday

But the struggling airline says the debt with tax authorities is far lower than reported.

Carlos Ghosn's lawyers hit back at Nissan fraud claims

The fugitive businessman's defence team say Nissan's investigation is biased and designed to smear him.

Mukesh Ambani: Asia's richest man in $13bn ruling boost

India's Supreme Court rejects telecom operator's plea for relief on government levies.

China's economic growth hits three-decade low

The world's second largest economy has seen weak domestic demand amid a trade war with the US.

Costs double for stalled Liverpool and Birmingham hospitals, report finds

Two hospitals started by collapsed engineering giant Carillion look set to open in 2022, years late.

Flybe: Viable business or destined to fail?

The airline has been through several restructurings - can this latest rescue save the company?

Collector pays UK-record £1m for rare coin

Only six Edward VIII sovereigns were made but it is not just its rarity that fascinates historians.

Why is kosher food soaring in popularity?

Sales of kosher accredited food is booming around the world, with more and more firms getting in on act.

Does your company nurture neurodiverse talent?

Universal Music UK have changed their work culture to be more inclusive to neurodiverse people.

How the dog biscuit became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the dog biscuit became a million dollar idea.

Flybe boss says government loan is not a bailout

However the airline is "in conversation" with the government over a loan, Mark Anderson has confirmed.

Microsoft makes 'carbon negative' pledge

The tech giant pledges to remove all the carbon it has emitted since its founding in 1975.

Flybe: Ryanair's Michael O'Leary threatens legal action over rescue

Michael O'Leary writes to the chancellor criticising the government's rescue of the regional airline.

Flybe to switch Newquay-Heathrow flights to Gatwick

The change could anger firms in the South West, who value the international routes Heathrow provides.

Hays Travel: 'We're different to Thomas Cook'

The company has taken over all 550 Thomas Cook stores after the package holiday firm collapsed.

UK pub numbers rise for the first time in a decade

More venues opened in 2019 as more customers opted for food instead of just drinking alcohol.

Asda trials refills at 'sustainability store'

Shoppers can fill their own containers at the store, as the supermarket tries to reduce plastic waste.

Squishies squash sales at The Works

A super-soft foam toy had been a sales phenomenon for the discount retailer, but is now being shunned.

Climate protesters block Shell's Aberdeen headquarters

Extinction rebellion protesters arrived at the base in Altens at about 06:30 and plan to remain there all day.

Empty business rates relief 'costs £1bn'

Experts say the system pits local authorities - which want stable income - against businesses.

NHS tells betting firms to stop 'vicious gambling cycle'

Free bets other incentives should be banned to make gambling safer, a letter to companies says.

Estate agents report 'uplift' in housing market

Expectations of future sales have "risen sharply" according to property professionals.

Twitter apologises for letting ads target neo-Nazis and bigots

Social network apologises for allowing the use of discriminatory ad keywords it had meant to ban.

CEO Secrets: Vegan ice cream entrepreneur shares her advice

Cecily Mills explains how moving back to her parents' house provided her business breakthrough.

Dow closes above 29,000 as market rally continues

The Dow and the S&P hit new records, as investors have "fear of missing out".

US and China sign 'phase one' deal

Mr Trump has hailed the deal as a "momentous step", but the majority of tariffs will remain in place.

US-China trade deal: Winners and losers

Most tariffs will remain in place. So who benefits from the US-China deal?

New advice issued to prevent workplace harassment

The equality watchdog's guidance includes warnings on pub banter and social media posts.

German economy sees weakest growth since 2013

Exports grew more slowly, and investment in equipment and machinery weakened, official data shows.

Greggs picks Just Eat for home deliveries

The High Street food giant chooses its delivery partner as the market for takeaways continues to grow.

Unicef UK gives all staff equal parental leave

The UN agency says the UK ranks lowest of the world’s richest countries in terms of childcare policies.

UK inflation rate falls to three-year low

The slower rate of price increases comes as the Bank of England considers whether to cut interest rates.

HS2 could threaten irreplaceable natural habitats, report warns

Wildlife group says rare species could be wiped out by rail link and calls for a "greener" approach.

Amazon in India: Jeff Bezos announces $1bn Indian investment

The billionaire's visit to India is expected to be marred by protests by small business owners.

Flybe: Rival airline calls rescue 'misuse of public funds'

Willie Walsh, chief executive of the owner of British Airways, attacks the government-backed rescue.

737 Max crisis: Boeing sees lowest orders in decades

The 737 Max has been grounded for 10 months after two crashes that killed 346 people in total.

Trump launches fresh attack on Apple over privacy

The firm rejects claims that it is shielding criminals by refusing to co-operate with investigators.

TSB to invest £120m in IT digital banking in Edinburgh

A new Edinburgh centre aims to develop new services, creating 100 technology jobs

Do your colleagues know how much you earn?

One in five people are banned from telling people they work with about their salary, a union says.

Is it OK to call in sick with a common cold?

Should you just crack on with it when you have a cold, or hide under the duvet for everybody's sake?

How the sewing machine accidentally liberated women

A device that changed women's lives was originally intended to make one man rich.

Plug-in and sail: Meet the electric ferry pioneers

Battery powered ferries are becoming bigger and are sailing further, but they are still expensive.

Climate change to drive 'massive' investment shift

One of the world's biggest investors says the change will happen 'sooner than most anticipate'.

Flybe reaches rescue deal with shareholders

The airline’s investors will put more money in while the government will review air passenger tax.

Flybe: 'I would be devastated if it went under'

Flybe customers remain in the dark over the future of the regional airline.

BHS: Dominic Chappell ordered to pay £9.5m into pension schemes

Dominic Chappell bought the store chain from Sir Philip Green for £1 before it closed down in 2016.

Santander latest bank to set 40% overdraft rate

The move comes as the bank cuts the interest rate it pays on its flagship current account.

Pontins Pakefield: Company accused of 'pushing out families'

Families say they are disappointed Pontins has made a second holiday park "adults only".

Why people use bots to buy limited edition trainers

The resale market of rare trainers has exploded with the use of computer bots, the BBC finds.

Gambling on credit cards to be banned

The ban, which starts on 14 April, comes after reviews of the industry by the commission and the government.

CAA: Microsoft boss calls India's new citizenship law 'sad'

Satya Nadella's comments come amid ongoing, sometimes violent, protests against the controversial rules.

Using Huawei in UK 5G network 'would be madness', US claims

US officials handed over new evidence suggesting that Huawei's 5G technology is a security risk.

Deloitte Football Money League: Barcelona top as Man Utd 'at risk' in Premier League

Barcelona are generating more money than any club in Europe but why might Manchester United's revenue fall?

The billionaire retailer whose shops had no stock

Luiza Trajano, owner of Brazilian shop chain Magazine Luiza, is one of the country's richest people.

Flybe in talks to delay air passenger duty bill

A deferment is one option the airline is discussing with the government to secure a rescue deal.

US to reverse China 'currency manipulator' label

The move comes as the two countries are expected to sign a preliminary trade agreement this week.

Travelex: Travel money services still down after cyber-attack

The firm has been offline for two weeks and it has not said when all services will be restored.

Why Flybe matters: 'Valuable connectivity'

Many see it as a vital service, because it reaches the places that other airlines fail to touch.

How to save the UK's crisis-hit High Streets

There are 50,000 fewer shops on UK High Streets than a decade ago, and the decline is continuing.

Debt threat stalks households in January

An advice line says it receives a call every four minutes and warns about buy now, pay later schemes.

Weak November weighs on UK growth

Official statistics show the economy grew by just 0.1% in the three months to November.

Former Boeing chief Dennis Muilenburg leaves with $62m

The company fired Mr Muilenburg last month following two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max plane.

India's first trans queen: 'Show yourself loud and proud'

Nitasha Biswas won India's first transgender beauty pageant and now campaigns for transgender rights.

Beales boss: 'Councils really don't care'

The boss of struggling department store chain Beales says councils are failing to support the High Street.

Flybe tight-lipped over collapse threat

The low-cost airline declines to discuss media reports that it is facing administration.

Yusaku Maezawa: Japanese billionaire seeks 'life partner' for Moon voyage

Yusaku Maezawa appeals for a "life partner" to join him on Space X's maiden Moon voyage in 2023.

Northern England's disused mills 'at risk'

A quarter of northern England's 2,000 disused mills are at risk, says Historic England.

Parents 'under greater pressure to work at night'

Almost half of parents say that technology has blurred the boundaries between work and home.

Third Bank executive hints at rate cut possibility

The rate is used to guide banks when setting borrowing costs from mortgages to business loans.

Department store Beales warns of collapse risk

Beales said 22 stores and 1,000 jobs were at risk if it cannot find a buyer.

'I've paid £250,000 for a ticket into space'

Space tourism is set to take off in 2020 as firms offering tickets get ready for the final countdown.

'Split ticket' rail fares to go mainstream say experts

Buying individual tickets for portions of the same journey can be cheaper, but has been "niche".

Mothercare staff: 'We're devastated, it was our family'

Hundreds of British shops will shut for the final time this weekend, including the final Mothercare stores.

'Absurd' leasehold pricing should stop, say campaigners

The Law Commission has stopped short of suggesting leaseholds be scrapped in a report

WH Smith warned over executive pension awards

Investors have balked at the 12.5% pension award given to the stationary giant's new CEO.

The Book People: 155 jobs lost at struggling business

The bookseller went into administration in December but a buyer has not been found.

Sweden sees rare fall in air passengers, as flight-shaming takes off

Passengers flying via Swedish airports fell 4% in 2019, airport operators Swedavia say.

Stansted Airport £35m investment if expansion bid approved

The airport is seeking planning permission to increase its passenger cap to 43 million per year.

Samira Ahmed: How to know if you're getting equal pay

The presenter won a pay dispute with the BBC. But what is equal pay, and how can it be claimed?

Robert Burns 'worth more than £200m to Scottish economy'

University of Glasgow researchers say Burns' brand could be used to drive economic growth in Scotland.

Australia fires: Vineyard owner's grief and determination

An Australian vineyard's destruction in bushfires led to anger, tears and new "faith in humanity".

Just Eat battle ends with Takeaway.com as victor

The combination with Takeaway.com will create one of the world's largest food delivery firms.

Crossrail 'not fully operational until mid-2022'

Europe's largest transport scheme was originally supposed to be finished by December 2018.

US jobs growth slows in December

The economy added 145,000 jobs last month. slightly lower than expected.

Veganuary: Do this year's dishes rival the Greggs vegan sausage roll?

From pea protein pepperoni to watermelon steak, food outlets are vying to be the new stars of Veganuary.

Future of Nissan in doubt, says Carlos Ghosn

The struggling Japanese car giant's results record and share price moves do not bode well, says Carlos Ghosn.

Superdry warns on profits as Christmas sales slide

The fashion chain's festive sales fell sharply amid "unprecedented" discounting by rivals.

Boeing 737 Max messages raise safety questions

In one message an employee said the plane was "designed by clowns who are supervised by monkeys".

Energy customers hit with backdated bills

Householders are getting billed extra for energy they used years ago, despite a ban on the practice.

Which retailers were the Christmas winners and losers?

Some retailers had a cracking Christmas, while for some, 2019 was a bit of a turkey.

My Money: 'I made it through the day without spending a dollar'

As part of a new BBC blog series, Chelsea Thomas shares what she spent her money on this week.

US wine sellers compare tariffs to Prohibition

The US plan to impose a 100% tax on European wines will be as bad for business as Prohibition, the industry says.

Betting sites happy for FA Cup ties to be streamed free elsewhere

Betting companies with streaming rights for FA Cup ties say they would allow the games to be streamed on a free platform elsewhere.

Why we've never fallen in love with virtual reality

It was thought VR would be as common as televisions, but despite improvements it is yet to take off.

UK ban on US chlorinated chicken 'to continue after Brexit'

The environment secretary tells the BBC chicken and hormone-fed beef bans will continue post-Brexit

Newton Aycliffe Hitachi rail plant to axe 250 jobs

The company says the workforce will be "resized to a team of skilled, core full-time employees".

Airbus 'sees potential to expand' after Brexit

The company had warned it could move wing-building out of the UK in the event of no deal.

Transport for Wales: KeolisAmey fined £2.3m for poor performance

Economy minister Ken Skates says the penalty notices are "vital" to improve services.

Northern rail can continue only 'for months', transport secretary says

A decision is due on the future of the troubled rail firm, which could be stripped of its franchise.

LCF investors see compensation hopes dashed

Many who lost money when London Capital and Finance collapsed "will not be eligible for compensation".

Liberty Steel: More than 350 jobs to go in Yorkshire and Wales

Liberty Steel announces redundancies at its South Yorkshire and South Wales speciality steel plants.

M&S sales squeezed as men shun skinny trousers

The retailer says it ordered too many tight-fitting men's clothes ahead of the busy festive period.

Banks told to stop short-changing loyal savers

Millions of savers who leave money in the same account for years should get a better deal, the regulator says.

British Airways owner's boss Willie Walsh to step down

The chief executive of British Airways owner International Airlines Group is set to retire.

Tesco's Christmas sales fall in 'challenging' market

The supermarket's sales in the months around the festive period fell 0.2% compared with last year.

John Lewis warns it may not pay staff bonus

The retail group warns on profits as John Lewis managing director Paula Nickolds steps down.

Twitter to test 'block all replies' function

The move comes as social media firms come under pressure to tackle harassment on their sites.

Netflix rival will limit show times to 10 minutes

Quibi also announced its pricing and a star-studded line-up at the CES tech expo.

Danger washing machine repair dates to be revealed

Owners of the fire-prone Hotpoint and Indesit machines fear a much longer wait to hot wash their clothes.

'Worst year for retail in 25 years' says trade body

Total sales fell last year for the first time since 1995, says the British Retail Consortium.

As the ice melts, Greenland considers its future

As the US prepares to open a consulate in Greenland, there are concerns over American influence.

Bosses are wary of the return of the corporate raider

Corporate raiders may now style themselves as "shareholder activists" but firms are no less worried.

World Bank warns on global growth

Global economic growth is likely to be only slightly faster than the weak performance in 2019, the Bank says.

Travelex employee: 'Hack has left us shell-shocked'

Hackers say they will sell customer data online unless the currency firm pays a multi-million-pound ransom.

Execs accuse McDonald's of racial discrimination

Two women are taking legal action, claiming a "pattern and practice of intentional race discrimination".

Former Nissan and Renault chief executive Carlos Ghosn explains why he left Japan

Former Nissan and Renault chief executive Carlos Ghosn explains why he escaped Japan while awaiting trial, after his arrest in November 2018.

Ghosn: Decision to flee was hardest of my life

The fugitive ex-car boss said his treatment in Japan was against international standards of justice.

Anglo American eyes bid for potash mine firm Sirius Minerals

The firm's interest makes it more likely potash will be mined in the North York Moors National Park.

Greggs staff to get £300 bonus after 'phenomenal year'

The bakery chain says its "now iconic" vegan sausage roll helped boost sales.

'Girl boss' advert banned for gender stereotyping

A ban on adverts featuring "harmful gender stereotypes" came into force last June.

Sainsbury's sales slip over the Christmas period

The supermarket revealed that like-for-like sales were down 0.7% in the final 15 weeks of the year.

Ukrainian passenger plane crashes in Iran

The Ukraine International Airlines aircraft had more than 170 people on board, reports say.

Deliveroo to create 70 tech jobs at Edinburgh HQ this year

The engineering and design roles will more than treble the online food delivery company's capital workforce.

Food 'made from air' could compete with soya

Finnish scientists say the food could be grown with near-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Carlos Ghosn: Nissan inquiry a 'gross perversion'

Mr Ghosn is set to speak to media on Wednesday in Lebanon after his surprise escape from Japan ahead of his trial.

Iran attack: Crude oil prices jump after Iraq missile attacks

Iran said the attacks were in retaliation for the death of the country's top commander Qasem Soleimani.

What Google and Facebook owe to a 19th-Century machine

Often called the "new oil", data is immensely valuable - but only if processed in the right way.

A chatbot pulled me out of a 'really dark place'

There are many mental health apps on the market, but how much help are they?

CEO Secrets: The boss who likes to hotdesk with his workers

CEO Secrets meets the boss who likes to hotdesk with his workforce.

I'm being charged £42,000 to extend my lease

Leaseholders await a report on Thursday from the Law Commission, which is considering reform.

Travelex customers 'thousands of pounds out of pocket'

The criminals behind the hack told the BBC they are demanding $6m (£4.6m)

Quarter of minimum wage workers underpaid, says study

Firms which fail to pay the minimum wage should face tougher penalties, the Resolution Foundation says.

Why is my train often late?

The challenge can be summarised in two simple words: punctuality and overcrowding.

TransPennine Express to refund season ticket fare rise

Some rail operators have been under pressure from the government to get their house in order.

Cost of living 'outstripped house prices in 2010s'

Property values were down by 1% after taking inflation into account, the Nationwide Building Society says.

Indian firms are seeking to benefit from Brexit

Indian firms are seeking Brexit benefits as EU countries lobby them to move to their countries.

Travelex being held to ransom by hackers

The foreign exchange firm has been forced to turn off all computers and switch to pen and paper.

Aston Martin warns on profits but Rolls-Royce sales surge

The carmaker says profits are set to nearly halve, but luxury rival Rolls-Royce sees record sales.

Bitcoin: Should cryptocurrency owners make a will?

Billions of pounds worth of cryptocurrency is lost when owners die without leaving details of how to access it.

BP agrees £474m North Sea assets sell-off to Premier Oil

Premier Oil will take over the Andrew platform and BP's controlling stake in five surrounding fields.

Drivers 'starting to feel effects of oil price rises'

Rising tensions between the US and Iran are affecting prices at the pumps, the RAC says.

Japan prosecutors issue Carole Ghosn arrest warrant

The ex-Nissan boss' wife is suspected of making a false statement to investigators.

Morrisons sales fall over Christmas period

The UK's fourth largest supermarket says trading remains "challenging" amid consumer uncertainty.

CES 2020: Pork made from plants launched by Impossible Foods

A company that makes synthetic meat has shown off its latest products in Las Vegas.

Ikea to pay family $46m after child killed by falling drawers

The furniture giant reached the settlement after a two-year-old was crushed by falling drawers.

SpaceX sends 60 more Starlink satellites into orbit

The California company's latest mission makes it the world's largest commercial satellite operator.

CES 2020: Sony announces electric car concept

The electronics giant unveiled the "Vision S" vehicle in an unexpected announcement at the tech show.

First Budget since election set for March

Chancellor Sajid Javid sets 11 March as the date for his first Budget - the first since the general election.

The entrepreneur stopping food waste

Mette Lykke is the boss of food waste app Too Good To Go, which is now used by 18 million people.

Crossrail could be delayed until autumn 2021

The project was originally supposed to be finished in December 2018 but has suffered several setbacks.

Japan presses for Ghosn's extradition from Lebanon

The ex-Nissan boss reportedly escaped by train before being smuggled to Turkey in a flight case.

Funeral costs rise again 'to more than £4,400'

Rising burial fees mean funeral costs went up by more than 9% in a year in some regions, SunLife says.

Burger King: New plant-based burger 'not for vegans'

Vegans and vegetarians may find the fast food chain's new meat-free burger an acquired taste.

New car registrations fall to seven-year low

It is the third consecutive year of decline, driven by weak confidence and confusion over new rules.

FTSE chief executive 'earn average salary within three days'

The average wage of a FTSE 100 boss equated to more than £900 an hour., research suggests.

Port Talbot: Tata Steel bosses 'can't keep funding losses'

Chairman of the Tata Sons group says its Port Talbot plant must become "self-sustaining".

Georges Duboeuf: 'Pope of Beaujolais' wine dies aged 86

Georges Duboeuf was one of the great wine merchants of the 20th Century.

CES chief defends invite for Ivanka Trump

Tech expo organiser says the US President's daughter has done "great work" on jobs-related issues.

HS2 costs out of control, says review's deputy chair

Lord Berkeley says MPs were "misled" about the line's costs, which he says will be more than £108bn.

Will house prices rise or fall this year?

Experts predict a short-lived burst of pent-up activity in the housing market - but not price rises.

CES 2020: Preview of tomorrow's tech on show in Las Vegas

The products set to cause the biggest stir at this year's giant tech expo in Las Vegas.

Number of people who have never had a job 'rising' - the Resolution Foundation

It's due to the "death" of Saturday jobs and complex choices facing young people, a think tank says.

What will happen to oil if there is another war?

Experts say that looking at past wars in Iraq to see what oil will do next is folly. Here is why.

Bank currency services hit by Travelex site attack

Travel money services at Sainsbury's Bank, Barclays and HSBC have been impacted by the cyber attack.

GirlsDoPorn: Young women win legal battle over video con

Some models were driven to the verge of suicide after the porn website reneged on privacy promises.

Google denies Xiaomi access over security bug

A Google Home Hub user found images from a stranger's home being streamed to his device.

House price growth over 1% for first time in a year, Nationwide says

Slow price growth should help first-time buyers but saving for a deposit can take years, Nationwide says.

Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks hit by payments error

Customers of the banks express their anger after wages and other payments fail to enter their accounts.

Oil prices jump after top Iranian general killed by US

Analysts warn the move could escalate tensions in the region and affect global oil production.

H2Go Power seeks to power drones with a 'happy gas'

The hydrogen-powered drone which could revolutionise the travel industry.

US announces countrywide ban on flavoured e-cigs

The ban applies to mint and fruit flavours offered in cartridge-based form.

Next lifts profit forecast after Christmas sales boost

The High Street chain says it enjoyed better-than-expected sales growth over the key trading period.

Energy firms to pay £10.5m over August power cut

The power cut left more than a million people without electricity and severely affected rail services.

Man who threw 'lucky' coins into plane engine fined

The 28-year-old first-time flier said he threw the money to ensure a safe journey.

Warning over 'fake' apprenticeship courses

Apprenticeship funding worth £1.2bn has been spent on low-quality training, says report.

Bohemian Rhapsody was most-watched film at home in 2019

The Freddie Mercury biopic was the best-selling title as UK spending on video grew by 9.5%.

Amazon 'threatens to fire' climate change activists

The company said employees "may receive a notification" from HR if rules were "not being followed".

Veganism: Why are vegan diets on the rise?

More and more people are buying plant-powered products. What’s behind the rise?

Tackling the Earth's orbiting space junk

How the Japanese firm Astroscale is set to start cleaning up the Earth's orbiting space debris.

Travelex site taken offline after cyber attack

The foreign currency seller has taken its site down after finding a software virus in its systems.

Imagination announces new Apple licence deal

Apple's move to sever ties in 2017 had disrupted the UK-based chipmaker's business.

Volkswagen in 'Dieselgate' talks with motorists

VW says it seeks a "pragmatic settlement" with drivers who are suing it over the emissions scandal.

Carlos Ghosn: Turkey 'arrests seven' amid probe of Nissan ex-boss's escape

The ex-Nissan boss fled trial in Japan on a jet said to have landed in Istanbul en route to Lebanon.

France protests: Longest strike in decades stuck in deadlock

The strike against pension reforms is now in its 29th day, making it France's longest since 1968.

Northern rail services rapped as 'unacceptable'

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the operator could be stripped of its franchise.

Christmas gift returns set to hit postal system

Royal Mail has predicted a 72% jump in returns on so-called "Takeback Thursday".

Mountain Warehouse boss: 'The High Street is changing, but not dying'

Mountain Warehouse's founder does not subscribe to the "doom and gloom view" of retail.

Climate change hope for hydrogen fuel

A trial where hydrogen is added to natural gas raises hopes of a low-carbon heating revolution.

Lewis Capaldi named the UK's biggest-selling musician of 2019

The Scottish star helped the UK music industry towards a fifth consecutive year of growth.

Sonos in bricked speaker 'recycling' row

Customers who recycle old speakers qualify for a 30% discount on new products but there is a catch.

Asia's richest man takes on retail giant Amazon

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has started rolling out its online retail service in India.

Sacked vegan brings landmark discrimination case

A tribunal will decide for the first time if veganism is a "philosophical belief" akin to a religion.

Plane crash fatalities fell more than 50% in 2019

The high-profile Boeing 737 Max crash in Ethiopia in March accounted for more than half of those deaths.

Rail fares rise by 2.7%, hitting millions of commuters

Many passengers are facing an increase of more than £100 for annual season tickets.

Crossrail boss says managers 'have a grip' on project

The route is already two years late and more than £2bn over budget.

Whisky casks up for sale in online auction 'first'

A whisky firm says two dozen barrels will feature in the "world's first dedicated online auction" for casks.

ScotRail racks up £10m loss amid contract woes

The company that runs Scotland's rail services reports losses of £10m after its contract is ended early.

Carlos Ghosn: How did the Nissan ex-boss flee from Japan?

The former car titan was awaiting trial on financial misconduct charges. Then he appeared in Lebanon.

Lloyds Banking Group online services down

Customers of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland were locked out of their online banking services.

The model swapping fast fashion for sustainability

A model thinks she can persuade people to swap clothes instead of buying new ones.