China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief
1 hour agoSam FenwickWorld Business Report PresenterGetty ImagesFormer World Bank President David MalpassA former World Bank president has told the BBC that China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser to…
Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking
4 hours agoChristine RoTechnology ReporterMarlies WesselsWoodworking shops don't have to be dusty"I've seen workshops that are nigh on dust-free," marvels furniture maker and woodwork instructor Ryan Saunders. It's one of…
How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
4 hours agoFaarea MasudBusiness reporterGetty ImagesChanges are intended to give learner drivers control over their own test bookingFrom 12 May, there will be changes to how you book your driving…
Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
9 hours agoKali Hays,Technology reporterandArchie Mitchell,Business reporterGetty ImagesUS President Donald Trump is expected to bring a host of top business and technology industry executives on his trip to China this…
Oil price predicted to remain above $100 for rest of year
10 hours agoMichael Race & Osmond ChiaBusiness reportersEPA/ShutterstockGlobal oil prices are predicted to remain in the "low $100s" for much of this year even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens…
TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
11 hours agoLiv McMahonTechnology reporterGetty ImagesTikTok is introducing a subscription charge for UK users who do not want to see adverts on the platform.From Monday, the social media giant will…
Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover by E.On planned
12 hours agoKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesConsumer groups have urged customers of energy supplier Ovo not to panic after rival E.On announced plans to buy the company.All existing tariffs…
Heathrow sees passengers dip amid Iran conflict
Getty ImagesAbout 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in AprilHeathrow's passenger numbers dipped by 5.3% last month, with the airport's chief executive citing the conflict in the Middle East as…
British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer
16 hours agoMichael RaceBusiness reporterDanny Lawson / PA MediaBritish Steel is set to be brought into public ownership, the prime minister has announced.Sir Keir Starmer said legislation would be brought…