China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
Getty ImagesSino-African trade is marked by a growing imbalance in China's favourChina will scrap tariffs for all African countries from Friday – except Eswatini, which maintains ties with Taiwan.As of…
Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
4 hours agoJohn LaurensonBusiness Reporter, ParisGetty ImagesCollecting opinions is time consuming work"When you hear the word 'politician', what is the first image or emotion that comes to mind?"The voice is…
Fertiliser boss says Iran war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk
4 hours agoSimon JackBusiness editorGetty Images /Tatiana TerekhinaThe interruption to supplies of fertiliser and its key ingredients due to the war in Iran could cost up to ten billion meals…
‘There were letters I didn’t want to open’: Rise in unpaid debt court cases
4 hours agoColletta Smith & Elaine DoranYour Voice correspondent and producerAnn Gannon/BBCMark Sumner got into more than £2,000 of debt when his energy bills jumped from £80 a month to…
Apple sees ‘extraordinary’ iPhone demand as boss Tim Cook leaves
4 hours agoKali HaysTechnology reporterReutersApple has seen demand for its iPhone reach new heights with sales growth in China outpacing all other regions.Overall, sales of Apple products grew 17% to…
Record rise in heating oil prices in Northern Ireland
Heating oil prices reached record high in NI4 hours agoJohn CampbellEconomics and business editor, BBC News NIGetty ImagesHeating oil prices in Northern Ireland rose by a record 92% in March,…
Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King’s visit
Getty ImagesKing Charles and US President Donald Trump shook hands before the Royals leftDonald Trump has said he will remove all tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports in honour of…
Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
9 hours agoOsmond ChiaandFaarea Masud,Business reportersCostfoto/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesOil prices jumped to their highest level since 2022 after a report that the US military is set to brief President Donald…