Register  /  Login

Tories pledge to get all oil and gas out of North Sea

The government warns Kemi Badenoch's plans would "only accelerate the worsening climate crisis".

The first truly cinematic game is back - but without its creator

Metal Gear has returned but Hideo Kojima is not at the helm after splitting with publisher Konami in 2015.

How coffee chains like Costa lost the matcha generation

Costa's owner Coca-Cola is reportedly looking to sell the chain as its popularity cools off. So has something gone wrong?

UK agrees £10bn deal to supply Norway with warships

The government says the agreement will support thousands of jobs, including more than 2,000 in Scotland.

Bank share prices tumble after calls for tax on profits

A think tank says a new bank tax could raise £8bn a year, a suggestion that sent bank shares tumbling.

Tesla asks court to throw out fatal crash verdict

Carmaker asks judge to overturn $243m verdict in fatal Autopilot crash case.

P&O Ferries boss who sacked 800 staff quits

Chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite led the company when it sacked hundreds of staff in March 2022.

Court documents shed new light on UK-Apple row over user data

The document suggests the government may still want access despite US officials saying it had dropped the demand.

'It's a chaotic mess': UK firms warn over US small parcel tax

The US scraps its de-minimis exemption, meaning no more duty-free entry of small parcels to the US.

'Gringos out!': Mexicans protest against tourists and gentrification

Locals in Mexico City are unhappy about being priced out of central neighbourhoods.

Bank apologises for firing staff in email asking to return laptops

A workers union says the email sent in error caused panic and distress.

How US shoppers will be hit as 'de minimis' tariff exemption ends

Lower-price goods will no longer be duty-free, in a move that will affect millions of shipments.

Home Office set to pull 'balloon-craft' job at migrant detention centre

Minister Seema Malhotra has called on the contractor to remove the jobs at the immigration removal centre.

US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over his attempt to fire her

The president has accused Cook of mortgage fraud, and cited constitutional power that he says allows him to fire her.

Value of small parcels from China to UK doubles to £3bn as Shein sales soar

Parcels from China that are exempt from UK import tax more than doubled in value to £3bn last year.

Electric cars eligible for £3,750 discount announced

The Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier are two Ford models drivers can purchase under the government scheme.

What are Rachel Reeves' options on property tax?

Reports suggest the government is considering shaking up the property tax system to raise revenue.

UK car sales to US rise following tariff deal

The increase comes after three months in a row of falling sales, according to industry data.

Sports car manufacturer Lotus to cut 550 jobs

The BBC understands more than a third of workers at the Norfolk headquarters will lose their jobs.

AI boom boosts Nvidia despite 'geopolitical issues'

Nvidia remains exposed to geopolitical tensions between the US and China.

NHS to lose out on new drugs, pharma firm warns

The claims from pharmaceutical giant Novartis comes amid a row over drug pricing deals.

Four ways to keep your energy bills down

Household energy bills are due to rise again in October but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.

Patients struggle to get weight loss drug ahead of price rise

The drug's US manufacturer has asked UK distributors to stop taking orders from pharmacies until next month's price increase.

Apple warns UK against introducing tougher tech regulation

The iPhone maker is pushing back against proposed changes required by the UK competition watchdog

Ryanair to increase oversized bag bonus for staff

Michael O'Leary told the BBC the change would come in November, and that he made no apology for it.

Solar-powered postboxes being rolled out across UK

Royal Mail says the revamped design will help it compete in small parcel deliveries.

4chan launches legal action against Ofcom in US

It wants the court to prohibit Ofcom from enforcing the Online Safety Act against it in the US.

Thirsty data centres boom in drought-hit Mexico

Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens

How to stop AI agents going rogue

Agentic AI is taking decisions and acting on behalf of users, but how to stop that going wrong?

Climate change pushing winemakers to blend wines from different years

Non-vintage still wine is now increasingly being made in response to more challenging weather.

Denmark ending letter deliveries is a sign of the digital times

PostNord blames sharply falling demand - will other post firms around the world follow suit?

How to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals'

PFAS were once prized for their durability, but now firms are developing ways to destroy them.

Should Europe wean itself off US tech?

Just three US firms provide 70% of Europe's cloud-computing, leading to fears of overreliance.

Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance

Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.

Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls

The South American country is dealing with very high inflation ahead of its latest general election.

How to get AI to work in 22 languages

India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and dialects

Will AI make language dubbing easy for film and TV?

New tech promises to dub film and TV into different languages without losing the quality of the performance.

China's unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs

With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work.

Why firms are merging HR and IT departments

The emergence of AI is spurring some firms to make their HR and IT departments work closer together.

How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China

The EU is aiming to increase its own production of rare earth metals, led by a facility in France.

Will new greener brake pads be more expensive?

Automotive industry will have to change techniques and materials as new EU rules come into force in 2026

Demand for free school uniform rising - charities

A survey this summer found families were going without heating or food to pay for uniform.

Social supermarket an alternative to food banks

The supermarket supplies fresh fruit, vegetables and meat to anyone struggling to make ends meet.

Bank share prices tumble after calls for tax on profits

A think tank says a new bank tax could raise £8bn a year, a suggestion that sent bank shares tumbling.

Electric cars eligible for £3,750 discount announced

The Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier are two Ford models drivers can purchase under the government scheme.

Food costs 'pushing families close to breadline'

Rising food costs push families towards poverty, the chair of Jersey's shoppers' rights group says.

The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?

Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry

Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price

The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour

Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power

What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan

An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

Martin Lewis has this warning for women over 40

He explains how some women could be owed thousands of pounds in relation to their state pension.

Fewer Music Shops on UK High Streets

The number of places to buy instruments has declined, as customers move online

TFW you're doing a food shop, but something's not right

TFW you're doing a food shop, but something's not right

The shop making people laugh for nearly 100 years

Hull's iconic Dinsdale's joke shop has remained pretty much untouched for almost a century.

  • Impact of TTIP

    The United States is a rich market but navigating its regulations can be expensive and difficult. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will simplify the whole process of exporting, making it cost-effective to do business in the US no matter what the size of your company

    read more »
  • HVO Programme

    UKTI’s High Value Opportunities programme aims to help UK companies of all sizes win business from large overseas projects

    read more »
  • UKTI Services

    How UKTI can help your business grow internationally

    read more »
 
© CW Publishing Group 2014
Web Design by Lilo London