The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
David WaddellBusiness reporterAFP via Getty ImagesThe number of abandoned oil tankers and other commercial ships has shot upOver the past year there has been a big rise in the number…
Private jets: How plane makers are chasing Asia’s super-rich
Luxury travel takes off as plane makers chase Asia's super-richSuranjana TewariAsia Business CorrespondentWatch: Why demand is increasing for luxury private jets in Asia PacificClean lines, sweeping wings and wide oval…
Apprenticeship clearing system to be introduced
Getty ImagesA new clearing-style system will be introduced to match young people who miss out on an apprenticeship with alternative placements, the government has said.Similar to university and college clearing…
Wolverhampton voluntary group seeks drivers for meal deliveries
City volunteers seek drivers for meal deliveriesClare LissamanWest MidlandsBBCFODK cofounder Jan Kellond said about 18 drivers currently delivered to just over 300 homes every ThursdayA group which gives free meals…
How US fried chicken craze is transforming British takeaways
How Britain became a fried chicken nationPritti MistryBusiness reporterBBCSumayyah Zara Sillah's eyes light up as she takes hold of a takeaway box filled to the brim with strips of golden-coated…
Voluntary student loan repayments rise in England
Hazel Shearing,education correspondentandLucy DadyBBCLuke England left university with debts of nearly £20,000Luke England recently became a father, and he's already thinking about setting up a university fund for his new…
Process of buying home leads to overbidding – ESRI
The process of buying a home in Ireland leads to overbidding and creates delays after sales are agreed causing stress for purchasers, a new study from the Economic and Social…
What will Ireland do to keep children safer online?
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s came into force in December. At the time, there was a sense that any similar moves in Ireland would be part of an…
After the gold rush: Rocky times for the precious metal
It's been a bit of a rollercoaster few months for gold – and a particularly volatile week. Just over a year ago, spot gold – which is the market price…
Fake Post About Racist Video Looked to Be Trump’s on Truth Social
A fake post that was designed to look as if it were from President Trump’s social media feed spread widely online over the weekend, adding confusion to the ongoing debate…