Flight path shake-up promises quicker flights and fewer delays
Charlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesPlans to fast-track the remodelling of the UK's flight paths could lead to shorter journey times, fewer delays and more flights for passengers, the government…
How can working parents get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare?
BBCEligible working parents of children from nine months old can now apply for 30 hours of free childcare a week in England from September. The government hopes the scheme will…
Mortgages: First-time buyers typically borrowing for 31 years
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentFirst-time buyers are borrowing through mortgages that last an average of 31 years as the affordability of homes remains a stretch.A decade ago, the average mortgage…
The AI copyright standoff continues – with no solution in sight
Zoe KleinmanTechnology editor•@zskPA MediaThe government's plans to allow AI developers to access copyrighted material to train their systems has sparked backlash - and protests - by British creatives.The fierce battle…
Panorama – Is Britain Broke?
Ros Atkins sets out to discover the truth about how our money is spent and why politicians keep running into trouble when they try to cut spending. Duration29 minsFirst shown8pm 2…
China says US has ‘severely violated’ tariffs truce
China says the US has "severely violated" their trade truce and that it will take strong measures to defend its interests.China's Ministry of Commerce said Washington has "seriously undermined" the…
Dublin on shortlist for Rotary International Convention
Dublin has been confirmed as a finalist among a pool of four cities to host the Rotary International Convention in 2029 or 2031. If Rotary Ireland's bid is successful, the…
China ‘firmly rejects’ US claim it violated tariff deal
Updated / Monday, 2 Jun 2025 07:56 US President Donald Trump said last week that China had 'totally violated' the deal, without providing details China has said it "firmly rejects"…
Sales at Amazon Irish web services unit surge to €7bn
Revenues at the Irish web services arm of online giant, Amazon soared by €1bn or 16.5% to €7.09bn last year. New accounts show that pre-tax profits at data centre firm,…