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A quick history of the British car industry

A quick history of the British car industry, by economist Dan Coffey.

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Provident Financial gets £1.3bn bid from rival NSF

The troubled sub-prime lender receives a takeover offer from rival Non-Standard Finance.

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5G networks: Trump says US shouldn’t block technology

The comments come as the US has pressured its allies to exclude China’s Huawei from their 5G networks.

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Australia seeks clarification on China coal import ‘block’

Canberra is seeking “urgent” clarification about reports that a key Chinese port has blocked imports.

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Web watchdog warns over knee-jerk regulation of social networks

Internet Watch Foundation says regulation of social networks could have “unintended consequences”.

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How shampoo became a million dollar idea

The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how shampoo became a million dollar idea.

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Is equal pay actually possible?

Around the world, women tend to be paid less than men. Is Iceland’s innovative strategy likely to pay off?

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The snow patrol drones saving skiers from an icy death

For people buried in an avalanche, it’s a race against time. Could a drone find you sooner?

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AT&T and Hasbro pull YouTube ads over abuse claims

Hasbro and Nestle also cut ties over fears paedophiles are leaving comments next to videos of children.

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What’s wrong with gas hobs?

We answer your gas hob questions, following recent recommendations from the Committee on Climate Change.