Business

The BBC has issued a legal warning to US-based artificial intelligence company Perplexity, accusing it of reproducing BBC content without permission and demanding that the company stop using its material, delete existing data, and propose…

The UK government will slash green levies on thousands of businesses in a major bid to reduce energy costs and revive the country’s manufacturing base, marking a key pillar of its long-awaited 10-year industrial strategy.…

Labour ministers have quietly scrapped a flagship £950 million electric vehicle (EV) charging fund first announced by the Conservatives, redirecting a smaller sum of £400 million toward on-street charge points, primarily in lower-income and underserved…

Thailand feels like a mix of shimmering golden temples, lively floating markets, and stunning tropical islands. Most travelers know about popular spots like Bangkok and Phuket, but there is so much more to discover beyond…

UK businesses are calling on the government to introduce a business energy price cap after nearly four in five firms reported steep increases in energy bills over the past year, new research reveals. The findings,…

Emma Gilthorpe, chief executive of Royal Mail, has stepped down from her role after just over a year in the job, marking the first major leadership change since Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky completed his £3.6…

People with Down’s syndrome and other learning disabilities say the lack of visible role models in the workplace is one of the biggest barriers to finding employment, according to a new survey that highlights the…

The UK jobs market posted a modest rise in new job adverts last month, suggesting early signs of resilience despite economic headwinds and growing pressure on employers from tax increases. According to new data from…

A revolutionary UK-built spacecraft engine that runs on metal is preparing for its first test in space this weekend, in a mission that aims to demonstrate the UK’s leadership in space technology and next-generation satellite…

As the Royal Highland Show got underway in Edinburgh, Scotland’s meat and farming industries have raised fresh concerns about the impact of UK trade deals on domestic agriculture, warning that growing meat imports from countries…