The Swiss National Bank left its policy interest rate unchanged today, saying a recent agreement to reduce US tariffs on Swiss goods had improved the economic outlook, even as inflation…
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said that the European Union is working on measures to immobilise Russian assets on "a longer-term basis". Speaking ahead of his first…
Analysis of cabin bag prices charged by three budget airlines found their lowest advertised rates were not available in the vast majority of cases. UK consumer group Which? said the…
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…