Why is China investing more in Europe?
Colm O’Regan explores the growth of Chinese foreign direct investment in Europe.
Price of stamps to rise next month
Royal Mail says the rises are necessary to maintain the universal service.
Royal Bank of Scotland losses more than treble to £7bn
The bank, which is 72%-owned by taxpayers, reports its ninth consecutive year of losses.
BA owner IAG’s profits hit by weak pound
The owner of British Airways and Iberia reports higher profits, despite the impact of sterling’s weakness.
Rate debate
A pay ruling triggers a passionate backlash about the rights of hospitality and retails workers.
India police arrest ‘world’s cheapest smartphone’ firm boss
A distribution company says many of the 251 Freedom handsets it paid for have not been delivered.
Why are Japanese workers being forced to go home early?
Japan is trying out a new scheme called Premium Friday. It lets workers go home early one Friday a month, in a bid to reduce suicide.
How a paralysed man invented aids for disabled people
Paralysed after an accident, Rob Smith set up a firm making gripping aids for disabled people.
One-armed DJ’s passion for music
Darren Marsh, who was born without his lower right arm, tells the BBC’s disability correspondent Nikki Fox about his passion for music.
Don’t be a dinosaur
Technology advances mean work will never be the same again, say industry experts.
