Taylor Swift wants to block Cathay Home ‘Swift Home’ trademark
Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademarkOsmond ChiaBusiness reporterGetty ImagesPop star Taylor Swift has asked the US government to stop a bedding company's attempt to trademark the…
Major ‘vibe-coding’ platform Orchids is easily hacked, researcher finds
AI coding platform's flaws allow BBC reporter to be hacked Joe TidyCyber correspondent, BBC World ServiceBBCThe hacker was able to hijack a BBC reporter's laptop to upload this wallpaperThe BBC…
Rise in half-term holiday bookings after rainy January
Simon BrowningTransport reporterGetty ImagesGloomy weather has helped drive up February half-term holiday bookings by 9% compared to last year, according to a group of travel agents.The Advantage Travel Partnerships blamed…
The US economy is growing – so where are all the jobs?
Jacob TriggWhen 42-year-old Jacob Trigg lost his job as a project manager in the tech industry he didn't think it would take too long to find a new one -…
Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
Ben MorrisTechnology of Business EditorKacper Rozanski operates Shadow Robot handsMade with wood, springs and rubber bands, Rich Walker remembers fondly the first robotic hand built by Shadow Robot in the…
US antitrust chief resigns amid tensions with Trump officials
Danielle KayeBusiness reporterBloomberg via Getty ImagesAbigail Slater during a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.A top US official responsible for suing companies…
Apple warned by FTC over alleged lack of conservative news
Kali HaysTechnology reporterReutersApple is facing mounting political pressure over claims that it has "systematically suppressed" news published by conservative outlets. In a letter to the company, the head of the…
Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health
Matt McGrathEnvironment correspondentTrump announces rollback of Obama-era greenhouse gas rulingUS President Donald Trump has reversed a key Obama-era scientific ruling that underpins all federal actions on curbing planet-warming gases.The so-called…
Salmon exports remain high but Scotch whisky falls
Getty ImagesFrance remained the biggest export market for Scottish salmon last yearScottish salmon has retained its position as the UK's biggest food export, while exports of Scotch whisky have dropped,…
Tesco plans to give under-18s Clubcard access this year
Jemma CrewBusiness reporterReutersTesco intends to make its Clubcard available to under-18s this year, the supermarket said.Its loyalty scheme allows shoppers to get discounts on thousands of products, including its popular…
Daily Mail owner’s takeover of Telegraph to face probe
Probe ordered into Daily Mail owner's £500m takeover of TelegraphFaarea MasudBusiness reporterGetty ImagesAn investigation into the proposed £500m takeover of the Telegraph by the owners of the Daily Mail has…