Ireland is facing strong competition to attract foreign direct investment from countries that had not been on the horizon now looking to develop their own strategy and offering large sums…
Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba, as Washington steps up its pressure on the Caribbean nation. The proposed new…
Ione WellsSouth America correspondentAFP via Getty ImagesVenezuela has the largest proven oil reserves in the worldVenezuela's National Assembly has approved a reform of the country's hydrocarbons law that will allow…
Kali HaysTechnology reporterEPASales of the iPhone hit an all-time high in the final three months of last year, tech firm Apple reported on Thursday.Revenue rose by 16% compared to the…
Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gasAdrienne MurrayTechnology Reporter, Esbjerg, DenmarkIneos EnergyThe Siri platform is the hub for the Greensand Future project"Prepare for an offshore landing,"…
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterSimpleImages via GettyAfter a dramatic 2025, when US President Donald Trump's tariff announcements sent the dollar tumbling, traders of the currency were expecting a quieter year. Recent weeks…
Jemma CrewBusiness reporterGetty ImagesAround six million low-income households will continue to receive £150 off their winter energy bills after the government confirmed its Warm Home Discount will remain for five…
Daniel WainwrightData journalist, BBC VerifyPA MediaThe number of planning applications for new homes in England is at its highest level for four years, new data shared with BBC Verify suggests.Applications…
Patrick Fee,Niall Glynn,Hayley HalpinandBrendan Hughes,BBC News NI BBCCiaran Smyth says he is "incredibly relieved" by the newsBusiness owners have spoken of relief after Finance Minister John O'Dowd announced a pause…
Kevin Peachey,Cost of living correspondentandEmer Moreau,Business reporterGetty ImagesWomen affected by changes to the state pension age have reacted with fury after ministers again rejected their claim for compensation.The government reconsidered…
Ben KingBusiness reporterGetty ImagesThe European boss of Fujitsu, the company which built the IT system at the heart of the Post Office Horizon scandal, is to step down in March.Europe…
Becky MortonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesCivil servants who have been left in financial hardship because of delays receiving their pensions are being offered interest-free loans of up to £10,000.Cabinet Office Minister Nick…