Thameslink compares poor service to Poundland chocolate
Thameslink is threatened with legal action for comparing its poor service to Poundland chocolate.
Vaping’s rise in five charts
Spending on e-cigarettes is increasing. The BBC looks at what’s behind the rise.
Protectionist racket?
The EU is not the freest trader, but on many measures it is near the liberal end of the spectrum.
Weather warning
There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study.
‘Don’t buy Viagogo tickets’
Digital minister Margot James tells consumers not to use the Geneva-based ticket reseller.
Paris in the smog
Could the French capital provide a template for cutting pollution in other cities?
Seeking a silent retreat from urban life
Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life.
Paris moves to improve air quality
Paris is leading the move to cut pollution by banning some vehicles from its streets.
Starbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for race training
The coffee chain closes all 8,000 cafes in the US for an afternoon of “racial bias” training.
Exotic mushrooms help Kashmir
In the troubled region of Kashmir, a rare type of mushroom is giving locals a chance to earn money.