Colombia’s budding tech scene needs a cash boost
Suzanne BearneTechnology Reporter, Bogota, ColombiaBloomberg via Getty ImagesDelivery service Rappi is said to be Colombia's most successful tech start-upVisit Bogota and it's hard to miss the Rappi bikes with bright…
The global winners and losers of the war in Iran
Dharshini DavidDeputy economics editorSedat Suna / Gett ImagesOil producers in the Middle East have faced significant challenges with the Strait of Hormuz blocked due to the conflictFrom soaring heating oil…
Sir John Curtice: Why Labour’s Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Sir John CurticeProfessor of politics at the University of StrathclydeBBC"Brexit did deep damage." With those words at her Mais lecture on Tuesday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves made it clear that there…
Watch: How oil and gas prices are pushing up the cost of living
The war in the Middle East is less than a month old, but its impact is already being felt widely. In the UK on Thursday, the Bank of England held…
Why are gas prices soaring and how could it affect you?
Getty ImagesRas Laffan Industrial City, pictured on 3 MarchA major gas facility in Qatar has been hit by missile attacks, causing "extensive damage", the country's state-run energy firm has said.The…
US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterEPAThe US is weighing lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil, as it scrambles to contain the impact of its war in Iran on energy markets. Treasury Secretary Scott…
Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy
Faisal IslamEconomics editorGetty ImagesThere is nothing like being asked to explain to the British public on Nicky Campbell's Five Live show why missile attacks on an Iranian oil field create…
Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years
Nick EdserBusiness reporterGetty ImagesPay has grown at its slowest rate in more than five years, according to the latest official figures.Earnings - excluding bonuses - grew at an annual rate…
First time buyers: Why has the average age in England gone up?
Skip to contentBritish Broadcasting CorporationHomeNewsSportBusinessTechnologyHealthCultureArtsTravelEarthAudioVideoLiveWhy the average age of a first-time buyer has risenMore on this story.13 hours agoAffordable housingHousing market
Wells charity helping key workers stay local turns 20
Clare Wordenin Wells-next-the-SeaClare Worden/BBCAnnie Golding, who lives in Wells-next-the-Sea, described rental prices as "absolutely extortionate"A housing organisation that offers key workers affordable rental properties has celebrated 20 years since it…
Irish cybersecurity chief warns on Iran-linked attacks
Ireland's cybersecurity chief has said it is entirely possible we could see more Iran-linked cyberattacks. Last week, the Cork base of medical technology company Stryker was impacted by a global…