Russian nuclear scientists arrested for ‘Bitcoin mining plot’
Reports say scientists at a Russian nuclear bomb factory tried to mine crypto-currencies.
Immigrants in South Africa weave their way to success
Street hairdressing is a popular occupation for many immigrants in Johannesburg, South Africa.
UK trade deficit widens in December
The gap between exports and imports rises, while the closure of a key oil pipeline hits industrial output.
Bank deputy governor urges calm on markets
Ben Broadbent tells the BBC this week’s sharp market falls put values at levels of a few months ago.
Mirror buys Express titles from Richard Desmond
Trinity Mirror agrees to buy titles including the Daily Express, the Daily Star and OK! magazine.
Google fined by India watchdog for ‘unfair search bias’
The tech giant must pay $21.2m for promoting its own commercial services when users searched for flights
Government steps up action on unpaid internships
HMRC has written to more than 500 firms recently reminding them that interns must be paid the minimum wage.
Key moments in aviation: From aeolipiles to electric planes
Humans have dreamed of flying for thousands of years. Here are some key moments on our journey to the skies.
What is the point of an air show?
Whether it’s Paris or Farnborough, Dubai or Singapore, air shows have a real fanbase. But why?
How saccharin became a million dollar idea.
The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how saccharin became a million dollar idea.