I’m not happy with Boeing, Trump says over Air Force One
The US President Donald Trump has said he is not happy with Boeing over a contract to build two new Air Force One planes that is running behind schedule. Speaking…
Georgia’s richest man said to be moving funds to avoid sanctions
Rayhan Demytrie South Caucasus correspondent Getty Images The US sanctions against Georgia’s richest man, Bidzina Ivanishvili, aim to freeze his assets Last spring, when tens of thousands of Georgians were…
US Federal Reserves warns Trump’s tariffs may increase prices
American shoppers may face higher prices if US President Donald Trump goes ahead with some of his proposed tariffs, the US central bank has warned. Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s…
‘Perfect storm’ could see end of salon apprenticeships
Millie Trenholm & Riyah Collins BBC Newsbeat BBC Apprentice Alex Ritchie says losing staff like her will have a massive impact on the industry Salon owners are warning they might…
Average NI house price reaches 17-year high during 2024
The average house price in Northern Ireland rose by 9% during 2024, according to official data. The average price in the final quarter of 2023 was just over £168,000, rising…
Inflation soars on airfares and private school fees
UK inflation rose sharply in January after airfares failed to fall as quickly as expected and private school fees jumped. The unexpected rise to 3% in the year to January,…
Fastfood giant KFC leaves Kentucky home for Texas
KFC, the fast-food restaurant chain formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is moving its corporate headquarters in the US from Louisville in Kentucky to Plano in Texas, according to a…
Energy bills forecast to rise by £85 a year
Domestic energy prices are forecast to rise by 5% from April, adding £85 a year to household bills, according to consultancy Cornwall Insight. The forecaster, which is widely regarded for…
Thames Water secures £3bn lifeline after court ruling
Thames Water has won a crucial High Court battle to secure a £3bn rescue loan, staving off the prospect of the debt-laden company coming under government control. The UK’s largest…
UK wages continue to outpace inflation, figures show
Average wages are continuing to outpace inflation with pay packets rising for both the public and private sector workers, official figures show. Pay, after taking into account the pace of…