Airline adverts banned over 'greenwashing' claims
Wed, 12/06/2023 - 05:33
The ASA said Air France, Lufthansa and Emirates had misled customers over their environment impact
Abercrombie & Fitch sued by ex-CEO facing sex trafficking claims
Wed, 12/06/2023 - 02:40
Mike Jeffries has taken legal action against the US retailer for refusing to cover his legal costs to defend the allegations.
Ladbrokes and Coral owner to pay £585m over bribery allegations
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 23:22
Entain, which owns Ladbrokes and Coral, will pay HMRC £585m, it was decided on Tuesday.
Thames Water says turnaround will 'take time'
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 22:39
The UK's largest water firm has been criticised by customers and faces questions over its finances.
China's debt outlook downgraded as economy slows
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 21:22
The Moody's credit rating agency warns of "broad downside risks" as the country faces a need for stimulus.
Israel probes claims share traders knew of Hamas attack in advance
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 20:54
Investors betting against Israeli shares may have made large sums, an academic study suggests.
Fashion firm Quiz to launch review as sales slide
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 18:13
The fashion retailer cuts its revenue forecasts as cost-of-living pressures hit spending.
Forest City: Inside Malaysia's Chinese-built 'ghost city'
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 10:50
Built during the Chinese property boom, Forest City is a stark reminder of the crisis in the sector.
Young-looking porn users may face extra age-checks
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 05:48
New draft guidance sets out how porn websites and apps should stop children viewing their content.
What do employers expect staff to know about AI?
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 05:43
More and more jobs require employees to work with generative AI - but what does that mean?
Tesla whistleblower casts doubt on car safety
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 05:37
A former Tesla worker turned whistleblower has spoken to the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.
Renting: Can bidding wars be stopped?
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 05:33
Intense competition for places to live is driving rents up and up, but is there hope for change?
Tougher visa rules unveiled in plan to cut migration
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 03:38
The UK government says its five-point plan will curb legal migration, which has hit record levels.
Gold price hits record high as bets on interest rates shift
Mon, 12/04/2023 - 23:03
Investors now see a rising chance of rate cuts, leading to renewed interest in gold as well as Bitcoin.
Ryanair denies passengers must pay to download boarding pass
Mon, 12/04/2023 - 22:15
It says reports of passengers having to pay for a seat before they can download a boarding pass are false.
Benefits falling behind rising cost of living
Mon, 12/04/2023 - 21:38
New data suggests that the cost of living has been rising faster than official inflation figures.
Irish chain Omniplex acquires under-threat British cinemas
Mon, 12/04/2023 - 20:33
Omniplex Cinema Group invests £22.5m into a UK expansion.
Raw sewage 'cover-up' at Windermere World Heritage Site
Mon, 12/04/2023 - 19:21
Leaked papers suggest United Utilities logged dozens of incidents as less serious than they had been.
Booking.com users angry at firm's response to hacks
Mon, 12/04/2023 - 18:51
Customers say they have been failed and feel let down after losing hundreds of pounds to fraudsters.
Spotify to axe 1,500 workers to cut costs
Mon, 12/04/2023 - 15:55
The music-streaming company says it is making people redundant to "rightsize" the firm.