Brexit: French officials dismiss UK fears of Calais ‘go-slow’
The port won’t be closed in a no-deal Brexit, with one official saying it would be “economic suicide”.
Brexit and the booming British strawberry
British berry growers have expanded rapidly on the back of cheap EU labour but the good times could soon be over.
‘There’s too much excitement’ about the UK budget – maybe for no reason
The budget plan, due on Monday, is set to mark what Prime Minister Theresa May described, earlier this month, as the end of austerity.
New types of batteries could transform the way we power up our devices
How is technology helping to change the batteries we use on a daily basis?
Military tensions around Taiwan could make it harder to resolve the trade war
The United States and China are currently engaged in a tit-for-tat tariff war, and military tensions surrounding Taiwan could further complicate efforts at resolving the trade standoff.
RBS warns of ‘uncertain economic outlook’
The bank sets aside £100m for harder times as it announces a rise in third-quarter profits.
British Airways owner IAG’s third-quarter profit slightly beats estimates
IAG’s third-quarter operating profit before exceptional items came in at 1.46 billion euros ($1.66 billion), ahead of a company-compiled consensus of 1.43 billion euros.
Goa: Where the Portuguese legacy lives on
A Portuguese colony until 1961, India’s coastal region of Goa is now known for its music, nightlife and beaches.
Universal Credit: Will benefit changes affect you?
The benefit system is causing “unacceptable hardship” but officials refuse to listen, say MPs.
Helping kids cope with the fear of medical treatment
Hi-tech gadgets are helping sick children express their feelings and soothe their fears.