Plan ahead and dress wisely: How to minimise add-on costs when you fly
Emer MoreauandJosh MartinGetty ImagesThe price of a flight on your phone is sometimes different to booking on a computerThe business model for many airlines involves charging attractively low prices for…
West Midlands Railway joins publicly owned Great British Railways
West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains has become the fourth operator to enter public ownershipThe government has announced London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will be publicly run from Sunday.…
Full Nelson: Where the Peltz family made its money
If you were to judge the recent Beckham-Peltz spat solely on who had the bigger profile, it's fair to say that - on this side of the Atlantic at least…
Housing minister in multiple battles over new rent rules
The Cabinet gave the green light this week to legislation that radically alters the market for tenants and landlords. Expect to hear a lot about the changes over the coming…
Euro zone economy ends 2025 on solid footing
The euro zone economy grew quicker than expected last quarter as consumption and investments kicked into higher gear, offsetting low exports and the exceptional uncertainty emanating from US trade policy,…
French economy ends 2025 with modest growth slowdown
France's economy grew modestly in the fourth quarter of 2025, slowing after a strong summer rebound as slightly softer domestic demand and a rundown in business inventories weighed on activity,…
Electrolux’s fourth quarter profit beats expectations
Swedish appliances maker Electrolux has today beaten fourth-quarter profit forecasts, helped by cost cuts, but warned that higher tariffs this year could dent demand in North America. The group has…
Adidas sees record sales in 2025, plans €1 billon buyback
Adidas said it would launch a share buyback of up to €1 billion on the back of record 2025 sales that the German sportswear maker said benefited from stable prices…
Supermarkets to cut Kerrygold Butter prices
SuperValu and Centra owner Musgrave said today that prices on Kerrygold butter products it stocks will be reduced across its stores nationwide. The cuts come into effect from today. Musgrave…
What are the key challenges awaiting new US Fed chair?
US President Donald Trump has unveiled his pick for the next Federal Reserve chief - former central bank governor Kevin Warsh - setting in motion a key shift in the…
Panama court voids Hong Kong company’s port contracts
Panama's Supreme Court has annulled key port contracts held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, leaving the future ownership of some Panama Canal operations unclear and possibly upsetting…