Annette Malone has been appointed as RTÉ's new Chief People Officer following a public competition. Ms Malone has been the broadcaster's Head of Human Resources - Audio and Video (formerly…
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Lily Jamali,North America technology correspondentandKali Hays,Technology reporterReutersTesla says its annual revenue has fallen for the first time as the electric vehicle (EV) maker shifts it focus to artificial intelligence (AI)…
ReutersMeta boss Mark Zuckerberg plans to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence (AI) projects this year, even as other executives warn of a potential bubble in the industry.During a call…
Rowan BridgeBBC News North of England ReporterAFP via Getty ImagesStudies show that we spend more in a fast-food restaurant when we order from a touchscreenOn an industrial estate on the…
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesWater bills will rise by £2.70 a month on average from April, a year on from hefty increases for households in many parts of the…
Theo LeggettBusiness CorrespondentSimon Dawson/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBritish car, van, truck and bus production fell to its lowest level since 1952 last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and…
Zoe KleinmanTechnology editorZoe KleinmanBBC technology editor Zoe Kleinman took a look at Waymo's driverless taxis Waymo, the US driverless car firm, said it hopes to be operating a robotaxi service…
Danielle KayeBusiness reporterWatch: Jerome Powell explains why Federal Reserve left interest rates unchangedThe US Federal Reserve has voted to hold interest rates as its chair, Jerome Powell, defended the importance…
Jemma CrewBusiness reporterGetty ImagesStarbucks chief executive Brian NiccolStarbucks has scrapped a $250,000 (£181,000) cap on its chief executive's use of the coffee chain's company jet for personal travel because of…
Dearbail JordanandJemma Crew,Business reportersGetty ImagesDeutsche Bank's offices in Frankfurt and Berlin have been raided by officials as part of an inquiry into money laundering.In a statement, the Office of the…
Emma Simpson,Business correspondentandFaarea Masud,Business reporterGetty ImagesDiscount retailer The Original Factory Shop has fallen into administration putting 1,180 jobs at risk.Administrators Interpath said the outlet had experienced challenging trading conditions, driven…