Security gaps are putting Ireland's national and economic success at risk, according to new research from the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) and Deloitte Ireland. The study said…
Archie MitchellBusiness reporterGetty ImagesCrack open a tub of Celebrations or pull a Terry's Chocolate Orange from a stocking these days, and have you noticed, there seems to be a little…
Paul KirbyEurope digital editorThierry Monasse/Getty ImagesUkraine's president says it is right for Russia's frozen assets to be used to rebuild his countryEuropean Union governments have agreed to immobilise indefinitely Russian…
Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterDowning Street has insisted the government backs pubs, as a growing number sign up to a campaign to bar Labour MPs from their premises in protest at tax…
Gatwick Airport is increasing the price of its drop-off zones by £3, bringing the minimum charge to £10.The fee to allow drivers to stop outside the terminal for 10 minutes…
Crafters warn of imported 'tat' at festive fairsBBCCrafters in Cornwall are asking shoppers to seek out genuine, handmade Cornish goods like this woolly sheepMembers of the crafting community in Cornwall…
Peter Hoskins,Business reporterandLily Jamali,North America technology correspondentUS President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at blocking states from enforcing their own artificial intelligence (AI) regulations."We want to have…
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentBBCTom, Evan and Laura with the honesty box ready for the next bake saleHonesty boxes are boosting fundraising efforts and offer something back for community support,…
Rachel ClunBusiness reporterPA MediaThe UK's economy shrank unexpectedly in the lead up to the Budget, according to the latest official figures.The economy contracted by 0.1% in October, the Office for…
Lucy HookerBusiness reporterNationwide has been fined £44m for not having the right processes in place for detecting financial crime between 2016 and 2021.The building society had "ineffective systems" for assessing…
Shiona McCallumSenior technology reporterA union representing workers in the creative industries says there is "real concern" among its members about a $1bn (£740m) deal which will see Disney characters brought…
Michael RaceBusiness reporterThe boss of Lululemon Athletica, the brand known for its expensive yoga leggings and other sports clothing, is to leave the company early next year.Calvin McDonald, the firm's…