Defence giant Babcock International to cut 1,000 jobs
LATEST WORLDNEWS - 4 hours 39 min ago
The government contractor also expects a "significant" £1.7bn write-off as part of a company review.
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UK exports to EU rebound partially after January's slump
LATEST WORLDNEWS - 4 hours 42 min ago
Despite the improvement, exports still remain below 2020 levels, the UK statistics body says.
Greensill: Labour to press ministers over Cameron lobbying
LATEST WORLDNEWS - 5 hours 1 min ago
The former prime minister has been criticised for lobbying on behalf of Greensill Capital.
Goldmans backs office life with Birmingham tech hub
LATEST WORLDNEWS - 6 hours 43 min ago
The investment bank is creating a new Midlands outpost which will eventually employ up to 500 staff.
China forces Jack Ma's Ant Group to restructure
LATEST WORLDNEWS - 11 hours 54 min ago
The overhaul will force the Alibaba-backed group to become a financial holding firm.
Lockdown lifting in Liverpool: 'Light at the end of the tunnel'
LATEST WORLDNEWS - 14 hours 39 min ago
Excitement, relief and cocktails flowed as bars and non-essential shops reopened in Liverpool.
Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus
LATEST WORLDNEWS - 14 hours 51 min ago
As Covid cases surge, India's wealthy lead global enquiries for citizenship and residency abroad.
Microsoft makes $20bn bet on speech AI firm Nuance
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Mon, 12/04/2021 - 17:55
The US tech giant is buying artificial intelligence firm Nuance, best known for developing Apple's Siri.
Shoppers rush back as High Streets reopen in England and Wales
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Mon, 12/04/2021 - 17:13
Footfall doubles as queues form outside branches of Primark, JD Sports and TK Maxx.
France moves to ban short-haul domestic flights
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Mon, 12/04/2021 - 17:04
MPs vote to stop flights where the journey could be made by train in under 2.5 hours.
Only two in five pubs in England reopen
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Mon, 12/04/2021 - 16:28
Less than half the pubs in England reopened on Monday, the industry says, and many face a fight for survival.
Cyber-firm Darktrace eyes '£3bn' London share listing
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Mon, 12/04/2021 - 14:51
Boss Poppy Gustafsson says London is a "logical choice" despite Deliveroo's flop flotation.
Brewdog reveals plans for beer-themed hotel in Edinburgh
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Mon, 12/04/2021 - 12:20
The Scottish firm says the Doghouse-branded boutique hotel will be in a former school in Market Street.
Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Mon, 12/04/2021 - 05:10
China's regulators slapped a $2.8bn fine on the e-commerce giant over monopoly concerns
Homebase to put mini-garden centres at Next stores
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Mon, 12/04/2021 - 03:22
As non-essential retail reopens in England the DIY chain is testing new strategies to reach customers.
England Covid lockdown eases: PM warns people to 'behave responsibly'
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Mon, 12/04/2021 - 02:10
Pub gardens, gyms and hairdressers are reopening as part of England's latest step out of lockdown.
Oxford Street: Wooing shoppers back to Europe's busiest high street
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Mon, 12/04/2021 - 01:01
Empty stores and American sweets - what consumers on Oxford Street can expect to see as shops reopen.
The 'Iron Man' body armour many of us may soon be wearing
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Mon, 12/04/2021 - 01:00
The market for exoskeletons - high-tech external body support systems - is tipped to grow strongly.
Post Office could offer sub-postmasters a share in profits
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Sun, 11/04/2021 - 20:22
Chief executive Nick Read wants the network to operate on "partnership of equals" basis from 2025.
Covid: Pubs reopening but some 'may not survive'
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Sun, 11/04/2021 - 11:46
Landlords get ready to reopen but some say lockdown restrictions may put them at risk of closure.