‘I harvest 70 million daffodils a year but £1 a bunch can’t last’
Daffodils are cheap and cheerful but while prices never rise, production costs do, says one farmer.
Mark Carney: Climate crisis deaths ‘will be worse than Covid’
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney calls for more investment to tackle the climate crisis.
Bounce back loans: Hunting down the Covid loan fraudsters
The BBC’s been given exclusive access to the unit tracking down Covid loan fraudsters.
French Connection shares rocket amid takeover bids
Shares in the struggling fashion retailer close up 67% after it says it is talks with two suitors.
US job growth sluggish as virus hampers recovery
The US economy added just 49,000 jobs in January, with the hospitality sector still shedding workers.
House price rises ‘could be running out of steam’
The Halifax says prices fell last month and are likely to come under pressure in the months ahead.
Puppy training a robotic dog points to the future
A robotic dog that can cope with new scenarios is an important stop in artificial intelligence.
Peloton deliveries hit by Brexit and port delays
The company is struggling to keep up with surging demand for its exercise machines during the pandemic.
Energy prices to rise for millions of households
The average customer on a default tariff is likely to see their annual bill increase by £96 in April.
Covid-19: Pub closures ‘will waste 87 million pints of beer’
That’s enough liquid to fill 20 Olympic swimming pools – or many, many thousands of baths.