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- New diesel and petrol vehicles to be banned from 2040 in UKPosted on July 25, 2017 at 11:52 pm
Ministers will unveil a £255m fund to help councils introduce steps to deal with vehicle […]
- Odd choicePosted on July 25, 2017 at 11:09 pm
Why a high-end fashion brand chose a land-locked country in Africa to make some of its handbags. […]
- Love in a cold climatePosted on July 25, 2017 at 11:07 pm
The winner of the Global Teacher Prize is campaigning for disadvantaged youngsters in the Canadian […]
- Old £1 coin spending deadline loomsPosted on July 25, 2017 at 11:02 pm
The new 12-sided £1 coin now outnumbers the old version, which is soon to be withdrawn. […]
- Trump says Apple will build three 'big' new plants in USPosted on July 25, 2017 at 10:21 pm
President Trump says Apple is planning three new manufacturing plants in the United States. […]
- McDonald's sales up on premium hamburgers and cheap drinksPosted on July 25, 2017 at 5:42 pm
The fast-food company said $1 fizzy drinks and a new burger line boosted sales at established […]
- Inside US/UK trade dealPosted on July 25, 2017 at 5:06 pm
How would the UK benefit from a trade deal with the US and is it likely to happen? […]
- FTSE 100 up but Domino's Pizza shares hit as sales slowPosted on July 25, 2017 at 4:15 pm
The pizza delivery firm reports rising profits but reveals a sharp slowdown in sales growth. […]
- Electric Mini to be built in OxfordPosted on July 25, 2017 at 3:30 pm
A fully electric version of the Mini is to be built at the Cowley plant in Oxford, BMW says. […]
- Trump: UK-US trade deal could be 'big and exciting'Posted on July 25, 2017 at 3:29 pm
The US President also takes a swipe at the EU's "very protectionist" stance towards his country. […]
- Plans to compare bank customer servicePosted on July 25, 2017 at 1:08 pm
Banks should publish the frequency of security incidents and the time taken to open an account, the […]
- Plans to ban leaseholds on new-build houses in EnglandPosted on July 25, 2017 at 1:03 pm
Ground rents paid to freeholders could also be restricted, under proposals for England. […]
- GM profit down but better than expectedPosted on July 25, 2017 at 12:44 pm
The car giant saw net income fall to $2.4bn (£1.8bn), down from $2.8bn a year earlier. […]
- Jimmy Choo bought by Michael Kors in £896m dealPosted on July 25, 2017 at 12:33 pm
The luxury shoemaker is snapped up by Michael Kors Holdings, three months after it was put up for […]
- Acacia Mining rejects $190bn Tanzanian tax billPosted on July 25, 2017 at 10:34 am
Gold miner Acacia is hit by Tanzania's demand for unpaid taxes amid a row it calls "unexplainable". […]
- Microsoft Paint avoids brush with deathPosted on July 25, 2017 at 7:59 am
The graphics program will remain available on the app store, Microsoft says. […]
- Crossrail 2: Support by government 'outrageous' after northern snubPosted on July 25, 2017 at 7:56 am
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says the go-ahead for London will cause "widespread anger". […]
- Rise in personal loans dangerous, Bank of England official saysPosted on July 25, 2017 at 1:02 am
Household debt is rising much faster than incomes, the Bank of England's Alex Brazier says. […]
- Intimidation and threatsPosted on July 24, 2017 at 11:21 pm
The EU anti-fraud office is cracking down on Mafia fraud involving farm development funds in Sicily. […]
- Bitcoin goes artyPosted on July 24, 2017 at 11:16 pm
The global art market is not known for tech innovation, so why is Bitcoin proving increasingly […]
- Paying with Bitcoin? That'll do nicelyPosted on July 24, 2017 at 11:16 pm
Visit the high-end art gallery in London that accepts cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as payment. […]
- Alphabet profits rocked by EU finePosted on July 24, 2017 at 10:52 pm
Google parent Alphabet reports revenues rose in the second quarter but profits drop by almost a […]
- Amazon's Whole Foods deal under scrutinyPosted on July 24, 2017 at 5:59 pm
Democrats have asked authorities to consider how the deal might affect consumer choice. […]
- Getting smallerPosted on July 24, 2017 at 5:31 pm
Everyone knows about Toblerone, but what else is getting smaller? […]
- Why you should pay in local currencyPosted on July 24, 2017 at 4:49 pm
You should make credit card payments in the local currency when abroad, says the BBC's Simon […]
- Tesco takes on Amazon with same-day delivery across UKPosted on July 24, 2017 at 4:06 pm
Tesco customers will soon be able to get an evening delivery if they order by lunchtime on the same […]
- Tourists warned over exchange rate costsPosted on July 24, 2017 at 4:02 pm
Holidaymakers face unnecessary charges when they use their credit and debit cards overseas. […]
- Formula fixPosted on July 24, 2017 at 3:31 pm
Since the first commercial substitute for breast milk was launched in 1865, formula has shaped the […]
- The secret to Love Island's successPosted on July 24, 2017 at 1:57 pm
After eight weeks of Love Island, we look at why has the show been so successful. […]
- 'Shrinkflation' has been going on for past five years: ONSPosted on July 24, 2017 at 1:05 pm
"Shrinkflation" has been going on for five years, says the Office for National Statistics. […]
- Dov Moran: The man behind the memory stickPosted on July 24, 2017 at 11:49 am
Israeli inventor Dov Moran talks about the success of the memory stick and the sale of his company […]
- YouTuber Jake Paul says he's 'outgrown' Disney ChannelPosted on July 24, 2017 at 11:27 am
Actor and YouTube star Jake Paul has reportedly been dropped from Disney Channel after concerns […]
- Virtual campaigning changes Kenya votePosted on July 24, 2017 at 8:02 am
Social media has taken centre-stage for many voters and candidates ahead of Kenya's general […]
- Student loan debt: Your questions answeredPosted on July 24, 2017 at 5:16 am
Find out what owing tens of thousands of pounds means for your credit rating, and when to pay back. […]
- Planet Organic founder's well-being tips for bossesPosted on July 23, 2017 at 11:35 pm
CEO Secrets: Planet Organic founder Renee Elliott shares her well-being tips for bosses. […]
- Lip QueenPosted on July 23, 2017 at 11:28 pm
Beauty entrepreneur Susanne Langmuir decided to concentrate on one thing and do it well - lips. […]
- Superyacht hubPosted on July 23, 2017 at 11:11 pm
How Italian seaside city Viareggio became a hub for the superyacht manufacturing industry. […]
- The world's superyacht hubPosted on July 23, 2017 at 11:11 pm
How Italian seaside city Viareggio became a hub for the superyacht manufacturing industry. […]
- Comic book successPosted on July 21, 2017 at 11:22 pm
How Comic-Con has become an annual festival of costumes and comic books - and a multi-million […]
- Spirit of 1973Posted on July 21, 2017 at 11:15 pm
When England's women won the first Cricket World Cup in 1973 they did it solely for the love of the […]
- Happy travellingPosted on July 21, 2017 at 1:41 pm
The government is consulting on a new strategy which puts the consumer "at the heart of the […]
- Who is the slowest player?Posted on July 20, 2017 at 11:05 pm
How live streaming of player data is giving sports fans unprecedented levels of analysis. […]
- 'Selfridges' of sports?Posted on July 20, 2017 at 1:41 pm
The retailer says it has "smashed the ball out of the park" in its attempt to move upmarket. […]
- To hug, or not to hug?Posted on July 19, 2017 at 11:17 pm
The number of workplace huggers is said to be on the rise, but it is still a social - and legal - […]
- A longer life means a longer wait for your pensionPosted on July 19, 2017 at 5:15 pm
Longer life expectancy means the middle aged will have to work longer for their share of the […]
- Gran designsPosted on July 18, 2017 at 11:07 pm
Canada's Grand Challenges projects are using research and ingenuity to tackle global problems. […]
- Where's hot?Posted on July 18, 2017 at 11:01 pm
Many holidaymakers no longer want just a couple of weeks' rest, but are searching for a more […]
- Chatbot docsPosted on July 17, 2017 at 11:28 pm
Could health apps and AI-powered chatbots replace your traditional local doctor? […]
- From airline to airwavesPosted on July 17, 2017 at 10:44 am
The EasyJet chief's career has taken her through some of the best-known companies in the UK. […]
- Easy does it?Posted on July 16, 2017 at 11:21 pm
Warren Buffett has advised his wife to invest her money in low-cost index funds, after his death. […]