Irish goods exports to United States surge by 34%
Ireland’s goods exports to the United States surged by 34% to €72.6bn (£60.4bn) in 2025 while its imports from the US fell slightly to €22.5bn (£18.7bn). That meant Ireland had…
Firms to cut jobs ahead of rise in employment costs
Companies are planning to cut jobs or recruit fewer people ahead of rises to National Insurance payments and wages, according to a survey of UK employers. Businesses questioned by the…
South Korea bans new downloads of China’s DeepSeek AI
South Korea has banned new downloads of China’s DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, according to the country’s personal data protection watchdog. The government agency said the AI model will become…
Could Musk damage OpenAI even if his $100bn bid for it fails?
OpenAI’s board of directors has officially rejected Elon Musk’s nearly $100bn offer for the maker of what is the world’s best-known artificial intelligence (AI) tool, ChatGPT. But the unsolicited bid…
Why don’t Europeans buy more American cars?
Jorn Madslien Business reporter Getty Images Large American pickup trucks are difficult to drive around Europe’s old and narrow streets Donald Trump is threatening to introduce big tariffs on EU…
Trump tariff VAT threat raises prospects of hit to UK
Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images Concerns are growing the UK could be hit with higher US trade taxes after President Donald Trump announced he would target VAT…
Avanti West Coast Sunday strikes suspended for talks
Strikes planned by Avanti West Coast train managers have been suspended to allow negotiations in a long-running dispute over rest day working. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union…
Thames Water appeals against limit on bill rises for customers
Thames Water has launched an appeal to allow it to increase its bills by more than the regulator will allow it. The UK’s largest utility company is calling on the…
Allow baby milk formula loyalty point purchases, CMA says
Parents should be allowed to buy baby milk formula using loyalty points and vouchers, the regulator has said after a probe into the market. Restrictions on price promotions and discounts…
‘Change funding or third runway won’t happen’
Reuters Businesses and airlines say Heathrow is the most expensive airport in the world Airlines and hoteliers say Heathrow’s funding model should be reformed before any investment is made in…