Mariko OiBusiness reporterReutersTaku Eto's comments that he never had to buy rice caused outrageWhen Japan's farm minister declared that he never had to buy rice because his supporters give him…
Paul SeddonPolitical reporterHouse of CommonsSir Keir Starmer has announced plans to ease cuts to winter fuel payments, in a U-turn following mounting political pressure in recent weeks.More than 10 million…
Gordon Lyons calls for return of universal winter fuel paymentPA MediaEarlier this year, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons provided a £100 fuel support payment to NI pensioners affected by the Labour…
No money left at the end of the month and smaller food shops: How inflation rise affects youAbi SmittonTracy McGuigan-Haigh says she has "dropped balls" while juggling rising costsThe UK…
Michael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsUS retail chain Target has slashed its expectations for the year after a sharp fall in sales which it blamed on a "highly challenging environment" amid…
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporter, BBC NewsNvidia boss Jensen Huang has blasted US rules that blocked exports of advanced computing chips to China, arguing that they were backfiring against American companies.At a…
Dharshini DavidDeputy economics editor, BBC NewsThe sun may have shone, but April was dubbed "awful" for a reason. Higher energy bills were followed by the biggest rise in water bills…
A new report on the aviation industry here has warned that political inertia amid growing international competition jeopardises Ireland's position as a world-leading hub in aviation. The report by aviation…
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesMillions of pensioners are not getting the winter fuel payment, after the government changed the rules.Payments are only going to those who already receive pension…
European discount retailer Pepco Group will not receive major proceeds from any buyer of its struggling Poundland chain in Britain, its boss said today. The Warsaw-listed group, which also owns…
Imran Rahman-JonesTechnology reporterThe government has announced a "one app fits all" approach to paying for parking, to end what it calls the "scramble" to download multiple payment platforms that motorists…
Swiss food giant Nestle is refocusing on the group's core business after straying into segments like health supplements that "weakened the fabric of the organisation," CEO Laurent Freixe was quoted…