Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent, BBC NewsLloyds Banking Group is to shut another 136 branches by March next year, arguing that customers are increasingly using digital channels for their day-to-day…
Rachel Reeves’s first few months as Britain’s top finance official have been marked by a steady drumbeat of bad news: a “black hole” in the public finances, higher taxes and…
João da Silva & Graham FraserBusiness & technology reportersGetty ImagesThe maker of ChatGPT, OpenAI, has complained that rivals, including those in China, are using its work to make rapid advances…
Charlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsWH Smith has reported a drop in High Street sales after it said it was planning to sell 500 of its UK shops.Its High Street sales…
Heathrow AirportAn artist's impression showing three runways at Heathrow AirportThe government has backed the expansion of Heathrow Airport after years of heated debate, saying it could create 100,000 jobs.The move,…
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has written to Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek amid concerns over the processing of Irish people's data. DeepSeek's AI chatbot has taken the…
Solar park will 'completely swamp' nine villagesDave HarveyBusiness and Environment Correspondent, BBC WestKelly MorganWiltshire Political ReporterSolar park divides villagers & heightens emotion as consultation continuesPeople living in some of Britain's…
Aer Lingus is reopening its pilot training programme and is encouraging more female candidates to apply. Through a competitive selection process, candidates will be selected to join the 'Future Pilot…
Colletta Smith & Abi SmittonCost of Living correspondent & producerBBCA basket of healthy food costs more than double that of less healthy options, according to new analysis.The Food Foundation found…
The Bank of Canada has today cut its key lending rate 25 basis points to 3%, noting that US tariff threats are creating uncertainty for the economy. "The economy is…
Ryanair group chief executive Michael O'Leary said today he did not expect Heathrow's third runway to be built any time soon, but he plans huge investment in other British airports…
Dundalk FC sacked its former football director Brian Gartland in an act of whistleblower penalisation after he voiced health and safety concerns about squad members playing "three days a week…