Simon Jack,Business editorandJonah Fisher,Climate correspondentGetty ImagesInspections without notice, regular MOT-style checks and compulsory water efficiency labels on appliances are among the key measures in the government's overhaul of the water…
Laura CressTechnology reporterGetty ImagesThe government will consult on whether social media should be banned for under-16s in the UK.It said "immediate action" would give Ofsted the power to check policies…
Simon JackBusiness editorThe boss of South East Water (SEW) should not receive a bonus after tens of thousands of its customers were recently left without water, the Environment Secretary has…
Nick EdserBusiness reporterGold and silver prices hit record highs but share prices fell on Monday as investors reacted to the threat by US President Donald Trump to impose fresh tariffs…
Dearbail Jordan,Theo LeggettandJonathan Josephs,BBC Business News Getty ImagesEC President Ursula von der Leyen struck a deal with Donald Trump last yearDonald Trump's threat on Saturday to impose tariffs on eight…
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Michelle Fleury,New York business correspondent,Jemma CrewandNick Edser,Business reportersGetty ImagesTrade tensions and a reversal in the artificial intelligence (AI) boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the International…
BBCA woman who had a £10,000 credit card debt has told BBC Panorama how a credit-rating service, which she thought would help her bring her finances under control, encouraged her…
Updated / Tuesday, 20 Jan 2026 02:31 The meetings in Davos come as Europe is weighing countermeasures after Mr Trump threatened to impose tariffs on eight European countries over the…
Updated / Monday, 19 Jan 2026 23:21 Coimisiún na Meán told Government ministers that they will wait for talks with the European Commission before making a final decision Media watchdog…
Confidence among Irish chief executives has hit a five year low due to the geopolitical climate and ongoing struggles to turn AI investment into growth, according to the annual Global…
Nurses in Naas General Hospital, who are members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), are to begin industrial action on 9 February in a dispute over staffing numbers.…