Why do the West’s farmers pay the price for war in Iran?
Rising oil prices caused by the war in the Gulf has caused an “overnight shock” to west country farmers. Read More
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France’s former Socialist Prime Minister Lionel Jospin dies at 88
Jospin was head of government from 1997 to 2002 and is credited with bringing in the 35-hour working week. Read More
Scotland becomes first in UK to test newborns for rare genetic condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) causes progressive muscle weakness and, without treatment, can limit life expectancy to just two years. Read More
Australia’s ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years
The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts. Read More
HK police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rules
Those who do not comply can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600). Read More
Energy bills rise ‘inescapable’ if oil prices stay high, says British Gas boss
The boss of Centrica says it is “too early” to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit. Read More
Evan Davis: Heat pumps work for me – but they’re not yet a money saver
The government wants Britons to embrace heat pumps. But will they ever make financial sense for the average user? Read More
Plane and ground vehicle collide at New York’s LaGuardia Airport halting flights
An Air Canada Express plane suffered significant damage after the collision. Read More
‘Club vibes without the hangover’: The twenty-somethings going out – in the gym
Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts. Read More
Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps – what went wrong for NCP
How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day’s parking fail to turn a profit? Read More