Why the Central African Republic adopted Bitcoin
05 Jun 2022 3:03:49
Some 90% of people in the Central African Republic lack access to the internet, needed to use Bitcoin.
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Wheat: Why India's export ban matters to the world
05 Jun 2022 3:02:51
India's move to ban exports rattled global markets, but the government says it won't have much impact.
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The workers getting 100% pay for 80% of the hours
05 Jun 2022 3:02:10
The biggest ever trial of a four-day week gets under way with up to 70 firms taking part.
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China's plans to go to the Moon, Mars and beyond
05 Jun 2022 3:01:47
China plans to put astronauts on the Moon and send probes to Mars and Jupiter. Why the grand plans?
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Easyjet cancels 80 flights as travel disruption continues
05 Jun 2022 2:44:29
Airlines continue to cancel flights as travel secretary says industry must solve labour shortages.
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Ukraine war: Marriott hotel chain to leave Russia after 25 years
03 Jun 2022 7:47:38
Marriott says Western sanctions have made it "impossible" to continue to remain in Russia.
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London's iconic Camden Market put up for sale
03 Jun 2022 7:08:45
The market's billionaire owner is reportedly hoping a deal will net him as much as £1.5bn.
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US firms add more jobs than expected in May
03 Jun 2022 3:07:03
Key data shows that employers added 390,000 jobs while the jobless rate stayed at 3.6%.
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Ukraine lifts interest rate to highest in Europe
03 Jun 2022 8:09:24
In a bid to fight off high inflation, the war-torn country's central bank has lifted borrowing costs.
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Investors seek millions from Woodford fund collapse
02 Jun 2022 3:21:25
A claim representing 1,500 investors wants £18m from the 'referee' of Neil Woodford's fund.
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Chicken rice: Why Singapore's much-loved dish is under threat
02 Jun 2022 3:09:07
The city state is feeling the impact of Malaysia's export curbs on chicken.
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Shoppers not returning to Scotland's stores
02 Jun 2022 3:02:21
Scottish shopper footfall was 16.4% down on the same month in the year before the pandemic.
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Travel industry plea for overseas workers rejected
02 Jun 2022 1:54:07
The government rejects firms' request for special visas to fill thousands of vacancies before summer.
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Passengers advised to fly with just one bag
02 Jun 2022 9:25:22
Travellers should not check-in luggage to avoid delays at airports, say industry figures.
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Service charge: The unsavoury row over ‘forced’ restaurant tips in India
01 Jun 2022 3:16:27
The government says the service charge is voluntary - but restaurants continue to add it to the bill.
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Why the Ukraine war may power Asia's green energy shift
01 Jun 2022 3:02:38
A growing number of South Korean businesses are betting on hydrogen as they move to cleaner energy.
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Shanghai lockdown: The punishing cost on small businesses
01 Jun 2022 3:01:54
Hairdresser Martin Li, who had to close his salon, was one of many business owners who suffered.
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Missguided shoppers left chasing orders and refunds
01 Jun 2022 3:01:51
The fast fashion brand has found a buyer but shoppers say they are still waiting for deliveries and refunds.
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Sheryl Sandberg to leave Facebook after 14 years
01 Jun 2022 0:01:27
Her departure comes as the social media company faces challenges, including a slowdown in sales.
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Shell's Jackdaw gas field given go-ahead by regulators
01 Jun 2022 8:05:15
The UK government is seeking to boost domestic energy output following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Elon Musk declares end to remote working at Tesla
01 Jun 2022 6:24:45
Staff unwilling to abide by new rules can "pretend to work somewhere else", the Tesla boss says.
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Cost of Living: SSE Airtricity gas price to rise by 42.7%
01 Jun 2022 3:34:02
The company's new increase in gas prices follows a 33% rise in electricity prices on Wednesday.
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Why are flights being cancelled?
01 Jun 2022 3:12:45
There has been significant disruption at UK airports, with flights cancelled and long queues at airports.
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Travel disruption continues as 150 flights cancelled
01 Jun 2022 9:52:07
Airlines and operators have "seriously oversold flights", Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says.
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Missguided: Sports Direct owner Frasers Group buys fashion retailer after collapse
01 Jun 2022 7:36:02
The fast fashion brand has suffered from supply chain issues, rising freight costs and increased competition.
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