Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say
3 hours agoHugh Pym,Health editor,Zoe Kleinman,Technology editorandLiv McMahon,Technology reporterGetty ImagesSocial media use ranks with smoking as a threat to the health of young people, according to the UK's most senior…
Next boss warns of ‘dramatic’ fall in entry-level jobs
3 hours agoMichael Race,Business reporterandSimon Jack,Business editorBBCThe boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.Lord Wolfson told…
Custard apples: The crop that thrives in the toughest conditions
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard5 hours agoPriti GuptaTechnology Reporter, MumbaiIIHR BangaloreCustard fruit trees can survive months without wateringAshoka Shivareddy comes from a family of farmers, but…
This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house
Skip to contentBritish Broadcasting CorporationHomeNewsSportBusinessTechnologyHealthCultureArtsTravelEarthAudioVideoLiveSite searchMore on this story.11 hours agoAbersochWalesBeach hutsHousing market
Over 70s working beyond retirement age over financial fears
'I don't think I'll ever be able to retire'SuppliedThose working into later life have been telling the BBC that they expect to carry on working long beyond retirement ageMandy Kemp…
Morocco boosting tourism to tighten its control of Western Sahara
Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control1 day agoJacob EvansBBC World ServiceAFP via Getty ImagesRyanair and other European airlines now fly to Western Sahara,…
CCPC finds potential breaches of law after 80 inspections
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) said it identified a number of potential breaches of consumer law during 80 unannounced inspections of businesses in six counties. The inspections, some…
New Marketing Manager to develop Irish market at Damovo
International ICT and communications solutions provider Damovo has appointed Katelyn Miller as Marketing Manager. The company said the appointment will the business to continue to build its presence and profile…
William Fry appoints new Energy Regulatory Consultant
Law firm William Fry has appointed Dr Eva Barrett as Consultant in its Energy & Infrastructure Group. The firm said her appointment brings additional EU and Irish energy regulatory expertise…
Arachas appoints new Chief Trading Officer
Insurance broker Arachas has appointed Robert Tyrrell as Chief Trading Officer. The appointment comes as the nationwide broker says it is continuing to strengthen its broking platform, and invest in…
Huawei reveals new chip design amid US sanctions
Huawei Technologies said today it will make industry-leading semiconductors using a new technology in five years, underscoring Beijing's efforts to neutralise US sanctions that have made it hard for China…