I’m not happy with Boeing, Trump says over Air Force One
US president says he is looking for alternatives because Boeing is taking too long to build new planes Read More
Inflation jumps on food, air fares and school fees
The government admits that stemming price rises will be ‘bumpy’ as inflation hit 3% in January. Read More
Will quantum computers disrupt critical infrastructure?
Quantum computers will be able to crack existing encryption and threaten critical infrastructure. Read More
‘Perfect storm’ could see end of salon apprenticeships
Hairdressers are calling for government support, saying there could be no salon apprentices by 2027. Read More
Fast-food giant KFC leaves Kentucky home for Texas
Move away from its ancestral home is part of a wider shakeup at its parent company Yum Brands. Read More
Thames Water secures £3bn lifeline after court ruling
The UK’s largest water and waste company was set to run out of money by the end of March. Read More
Energy bills forecast to rise by £85 a year
Cornwall Insight predicts that the energy regulator will hike gas and electricity prices by 5%. Read More
Average NI house price reaches 17-year high
The average house price in Northern Ireland rose by 9% during 2024, according to official data. Read More
UK wages continue to outpace inflation
Pay outstripped price rises by 3.4% between October and December while the unemployment rate remains unchanged. Read More
Tata Steel £1.25bn electric furnace approved by planners
Tata plans to build a new electric furnace in Port Talbot to replace two traditional blast furnaces. Read More