Gatwick second runway backed by government

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says she is "minded to approve" the expansion, which faces opposition.

Can AI help modernise Ireland's healthcare system?

Ireland is investing billions of euros to revamp its healthcare service - will AI help?

Instagram may launch separate Reels app to take on TikTok - report

It comes as Chinese-owned short-video app TikTok's future remains uncertain in the US.

Countries compete to keep skilled young workers

EU nations hope that tax benefits might encourage young, skilled workers to stay, but will they work?

Crypto sleuths join hunt for $1.5bn stolen in biggest ever heist

ByBit is offering financial rewards to anyone who can spot criminals attempting to launder the stolen crypto.

Tesla shares slump after European sales fall

Shares in the US electric carmaker dropped after European sales halved in January.

Trump orders copper probe in first step to tariffs

The White House said the metal was vital to national security.

Major Asia bank to cut 4,000 roles as AI replaces humans

It makes DBS one of the first major banks to offer details on how AI will affect its operations.

Tesla shares slump after European sales fall

Shares in the US electric carmaker dropped after European sales halved in January.

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes loses fraud appeal

Holmes was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for defrauding investors in her blood-testing company.

UK and India relaunch trade talks in Delhi

British trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds met his Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal in Delhi on Monday.

Why is Ukraine negotiating a minerals deal with the US?

A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals.

Cryptocurrency theft of £1.1bn could be biggest ever

Dubai-based Bybit said it could afford to reimburse customers and that it was working to find the hackers.

Ofgem demands action from energy firms over back billing

The energy regulator is demanding to know how many people have been sent back bills.

Scotch makers condemn English single malt whisky proposal

Scottish distilleries and MPs claim England's methods would damage the reputation of single malt.

Cryptocurrency theft of £1.1bn could be biggest ever

Dubai-based Bybit said it could afford to reimburse customers and that it was working to find the hackers.

Coinbase boss claims SEC will drop crypto lawsuit

The SEC's 2023 lawsuit formed part of a crackdown on crypto firms which President Trump pledged to reverse.

Backlash over energy standing charges shake-up

Charities and energy providers have criticised plans to change the way standing charges on gas and electricity bills are paid.

What does Jack Ma's return to the spotlight in China mean?

Analysts say the Alibaba founder's re-emergence could signal a policy change in Beijing.

Inflation jumps on food, air fares and school fees

The government admits that stemming price rises will be 'bumpy' as inflation hit 3% in January.

Georgia's richest man said to be moving funds to avoid US sanctions

The pro-Russian businessman is reported to be moving overseas assets back to the Caucasus country.

Georgia's richest man said to be moving funds to avoid US sanctions

The pro-Russian businessman is reported to be moving overseas assets back to the Caucasus country.

Hair: 'It’s just thrown away but it's gold'

India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market.

Thames Water secures £3bn lifeline after court ruling

The UK's largest water and waste company was set to run out of money by the end of March.

Tata Steel £1.25bn electric furnace approved by planners

Tata plans to build a new electric furnace in Port Talbot to replace two traditional blast furnaces.

DeepSeek 'shared user data' with TikTok owner ByteDance

South Korea's data protection regulator says user data was sent to the Chinese owner of TikTok.

Reeves' intervention in car loans case rejected

The UK's highest court has rejected the Treasury's attempts to intervene in the landmark case.

Why don't Europeans buy more American cars?

Trump wants US vehicles to be more popular in Europe, but it's a difficult market for them to crack.

Reeves' intervention in car loans case rejected

The UK's highest court has rejected the Treasury's attempts to intervene in the landmark case.

House prices plunge in Welsh county as council acts on second homes

House prices in a Welsh county have fallen by more than 12% year-on-year, according to new figures.

US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data

They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn.

Plans to protect UK steel industry as tariff threat looms

US President Donald Trump is set to impose 25% taxes on steel entering America "without exceptions".

'Mould, damp and decay': Homes excluded from insulation scandal help

Help to fix unsuitable insulation under government schemes only applies to work done since 2022.

Scientists work on 'superhuman' vision systems for robots

Researchers have given a robot a powerful radio-based vision system which can see through smoke.

Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism

It controversially updated the Gulf's name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed.

Honda-Nissan multi-billion dollar merger collapses

The Japanese car making giants aimed to combine their businesses to compete against Chinese rivals.

Next ad banned as pose made model look too thin

The advertising watchdog says it was "irresponsible" to emphasise the thinness of the model's legs.

Heathrow expects third runway take offs in 10 years

The chief executive of the UK's largest airport will unveil plans to develop terminals two and five.

Do Trump's tariffs mean the end of the post-war free trade world?

President Trump has proposed a sweeping set of tariffs. Does this mark the end of the post-war free trade world?

How Spain's economy became the envy of Europe

The growth is led by a tourism boom, with Spain nearing France as the world's most visited country.

Trump announces steel and aluminium import tariffs

The move threatens have a big impact in Canada, a major source of the metals in the US.

Musk-led group makes $97.4bn bid for ChatGPT maker OpenAI

The billionaire's attorney, Marc Toberoff, confirmed he submitted the bid for "all assets" of the company on Monday.

'Billionaires own my mouldy rental property'

Families tell BBC their mould-infested homes are making them ill - Panorama investigates.

PlayStation Network back online, firm says

PlayStation says the service has now "fully recovered" and apologised for the disruption.

US job growth slows but unemployment stays low

Firms created 143,000 jobs last month, below analysts' forecasts, but December's figure was upgraded.

Netflix raises subscription prices in UK

Users will pay £2 a month more on the standard plan, Netflix's most popular subscription package.

Cheaper China e-bikes 'kick in teeth' for UK firms

British makers of e-bikes are worried after the government scraps tariffs on Chinese e-bikes .

UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data

The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act.

Trump suspends tariffs on small packages from China

The order ending duty-free shipment of packages from China worth less than $800 had caused chaos.

Miliband refuses to say whether he personally backs Heathrow

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the Labour government will support airport expansion plans.

World leaders set to vie for AI domination at Paris summit

Global politicians and AI bosses will next week attend a summit to debate the disruptive technology.

Why Trump tariffs could mean Barbie dolls cost more

The firm says it could raise prices and make changes to its supply chains to deal with new import taxes.

Estée Lauder to cut up to 7,000 jobs as sales fall

The owner Clinique, MAC and Bobbi Brown will axe more jobs than planned amid certainty over US taxes.

Australia bans DeepSeek on government devices over security risk

The Australian government says the Chinese AI app is a threat to it and its assets.

Why employees smuggle AI into work

Many staff are using AI at work without the permission of their employers.

Illegal meat on most UK High Streets, official says

Post-Brexit checks are undermining efforts to keep out potentially disease-ridden meat, official says.

AstraZeneca offered 'significant' sum, says minister

The firm scrapped its £450m investment despite the government's offer of support, the government says.

Thames Water seeks court approval for emergency cash

Thames Water is hoping to secure an emergency cash injection or face runing out of money in weeks.

Canada imposes 25% tariffs in trade war with US

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the US, in a move that is likely to be costly for both nations.

Barclays working to update account balances after tech outage

The bank says a technical issue, which began on Friday and impacted the its app, online banking and payments, has been resolved.

'Is it for a day or four years?' Tariff uncertainty spooks small businesses

Entrepreneurs in the US, Mexico and Canada worry that even a short trade war could push up prices and cost jobs.

Bill Gates has given away billions, but 'still has more to give'

The Microsoft co-founder says he enjoys giving away his fortune and it won't leave his kids poor.

Barclays customers hit by third day of payment issues

Since Friday there have been problems with bank's app, online banking and payments and transfers.

'Is it for a day or four years?' Tariff uncertainty spooks small businesses

Entrepreneurs in the US, Mexico and Canada worry that even a short trade war could push up prices and cost jobs.

Trump hits China, Mexico and Canada with tariffs

The US president will tax imports from America's three largest trading partners but retaliation is expected.

How countries respond to Trump's tariffs is what matters next

Retaliatory taxes against the US by other nations could lead global trade into uncharted territory.