New figures from the Central Statistics Office today reveal a 52% increase in the number of electric cars licensed for the first time in October, with the number of EVs…
A private lab firm facing multiple legal proceedings arising from the CervicalCheck programme scandal paid out €26.86m in settlements and legal costs in 2023 connected to legal cases from the…
Experian has today projected a full-year revenue growth of 11%, at the top end of its outlook, as the world's largest credit-reporting firm benefits from a nascent recovery in US…
Starbucks' baristas are striking again – will that hold back the chain's recovery?Danielle Kaye,Business reporter and Natalie Sherman,Business reporterReutersStarbucks workers attend a rally as they go on a one-day strike…
UK toy sales rise as 'kidults' turn to Lego and PokémonKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentDaniel Knighton/Getty ImagesThe popularity of brands such as Lego have driven salesToy sales have risen for…
Nikhil InamdarBBC News, MumbaiBloomberg via Getty ImagesThe IPO of eyewear start-up Lenskart was sold out within hours India's start-up listing rush has shown no signs of slowing down recently -…
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesThe UK's biggest building society, the Nationwide, has pledged to keep all of its 696 branches open until at least 2030.This is a two-year extension…
Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterThe Liberal Democrats are calling for a 5% cut in VAT in this month's budget to support the UK's ailing hospitality sector and their hard-pressed customers.Deputy leader and…
Stephen McDonellChina correspondentBenjamin BegleyChina is facing a number of economic challenges and its government wants the next generation of consumers to start spending more for the good of all, but…
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesA decision to reject compensation for women hit by changes to the state pension age will be reconsidered by the government.Campaigners say 3.6 million women…
Ben KingBusiness reporterAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor is closing down some of his last remaining known business interests, including Pitch@Palace Global Ltd.Pitch@Palace was a Dragon's Den-style start-up competition where entrepreneurs could present their…
Michael Sheils McNameeBusiness reporterReutersThe rate of UK unemployment has risen to 5% in the three months to September, showing signs the jobs market has weakened, according to new official figures.It…