China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterGetty ImagesChinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on 5 March China has cut its annual economic growth target to a range of 4.5%-5%, the lowest expansion…
Musk tells jury ‘people read too much’ into his posts
Kali HaysTechnology reporterGetty ImagesBillionaire Elon Musk told a jury in California on Wednesday that stock market investors read too much into his social media posts.Musk was defending himself against claims…
We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
Zoe KleinmanTechnology editorGetty ImagesDo we simply have to accept giving away our data in return for free online services?"In 2026 online privacy is a luxury, not a right," says Thomas…
Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterGetty ImagesUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US was "likely" to implement a 15% global tariff this week, following conflicting statements from President Donald Trump about the…
Father claims Google’s AI product fueled son’s delusional spiral
Lily JamaliNorth America Technology correspondent, San FranciscoGetty ImagesWarning - this story contains distressing content and discussion of suicideThe father of a Florida man is suing Google in the first wrongful…
Tech companies scramble to respond amid US-Israel war with Iran
Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalatesReeta RamanandLaura CressGetty ImagesSome of the world's largest companies are moving to protect employees and facilities in the…
Brewdog founder James Watt admits mistakes as hundreds lose jobs in sale
PA MediaJames Watt was 24 when he co-founded Brewdog in 2007Brewdog co-founder James Watt has apologised to staff and investors and admitted he made "many mistakes" after hundreds of jobs…
‘I fiddled the meter for a mate – and the shop burnt down’
Scott Hesketh,North West InvestigationsandJonathan Fagg,England Data UnitBBCReports of suspected energy theft are on the rise according to Crimestoppers An electrician has told the BBC how he set up an illegal…
‘No question of price gouging’ says Fuels for Ireland CEO
Updated / Wednesday, 4 Mar 2026 20:04 Prices at the pumps have jumped in recent days There has been a rapid rise in the cost of motor fuel and home…
Former Fisheries CEO tells WRC of ‘blackmail’ by senator
The former chief executive of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has said that he made a statement to gardaà that he was "being blackmailed" by a senator in a bid to…
Brussels presents ‘Made in EU’ act to compete with China
The European Commission unveiled plans to boost the competitiveness of the EU's manufacturing sector during its drive to decarbonise and avoid reliance on cheap Chinese imports by setting local content…