UK’s data agency has ‘deep seated’ issues, review finds
Robert CuffeHead of statistics, BBC News"Deep seated" issues must be addressed before the UK's official statistics agency can "rebuild its reputation", according to a highly critical government review. Repeated problems…
Pledge to protect UK firms from cheap imports
Simon JackBBC business editorFaarea MasudBBC business reporterTom EspinerBBC business reporterThe government has unveiled a plan for trade aimed at boosting exports and protecting UK firms at a time of growing…
Pound touches near 4-year high as Trump rattles dollar
Dearbail JordanBusiness reporter, BBC NewsThe pound briefly hit its highest level against the dollar for almost four years after markets were unnerved by a report that US President Donald Trump…
Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley fails to overturn City job ban over Epstein link
Ex-Barclays boss loses job ban tribunal caseTom EspinerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesFormer Barclays boss Jes Staley has lost a legal challenge against a decision to ban him from top financial…
Food giant threatens to close UK biofuel plant after US tariff deal
Dearbail JordanBusiness reporter, BBC NewsAssociated British Foods has threatened to close one of the UK's two bioethanol plants if it does not receive state support after the government struck a…
No phone signal on your train? There may be a fix – by 2028
Karen HogganBusiness reporter, BBC NewsMobile phone blackspots will be eliminated on several major railway lines and train tunnels by 2028, the body which runs Britain's railway infrastructure has pledged.Network Rail,…
Bradford families urged to sign up to ‘holiday hunger’ clubs
Aisha IqbalBBC News, YorkshireReporting fromBradfordYACADMore than 100 different organisations will host activities and clubs this summerFamilies in Bradford are being urged to sign up for a council-run summer holiday activities…
Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand
Gideon LongBusiness reporterReporting fromChon Buri, ThailandBBCThe Thai government is sending out inspectors to raid unlicenced recycling facilitiesAt an industrial site in eastern Thailand, Thitipas Choddaechachainun sifts through mounds of scrap…
Surrey County Council announces fund for struggling households
A funding pot totalling over £9.3m has been announced to support Surrey households with cost of living pressures.Surrey County Council has allocated the seventh round of the Household Support Fund…
Inside a data centre: Fourth Class students receive tour
Updated / Thursday, 26 Jun 2025 19:59 From the outside it is a non-descript building without any signage in an industrial estate in west Dublin. Inside the Equinix data centre,…
Kate Winslet appearance at Ballymaloe boosts profits
Boosted by Hollywood star Kate Winslet enrolling for a cookery course at the famed Ballymaloe Cookery School last year, post tax profits at the school increased by 53% to €135,952…