LVMH: Luxury giant’s sales soar despite China losses
LVMH – owner of brands including Moët and Louis Vuitton – saw strong sales despite losses in China.
Cost of living: How onions became a luxury in the Philippines
The staple ingredient has become a symbol of the country’s rising cost of living.
Hemp makes a comeback in the construction industry
A revival of hemp cultivation in Portugal has spurred the use of hemp blocks in construction.
Warning over risky electric blankets sold online
The consumer rights group Which? found products being sold online that could cause electric shocks.
Transpennine Express boss apologises for poor services
The head of Transpennine Express admits services have not been good enough in recent months.
Mobile phone fraud: ‘They stole £22,500 using my banking app’
Banks are being caught off guard by the growing threat of mobile phone fraud, says charity the Fraud Advisory Panel.
737 Max crashes: Boeing says not guilty to fraud charge
Relatives of those who died when two Boeing 737 Max aircraft crashed are trying to reopen a settlement.
US economic growth stronger than expected
The US economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9% at the end of 2022, but home sales and construction tumbled.
Green claims on household basics investigated
The competition watchdog is concerned shoppers are being “misled” about goods claiming to be green.
Royal Mail says strikes have cost it millions
The row with postal workers over pay and conditions has cost the company £200m in recent months.