Heathrow flight cancellations cause queues and 'chaos'
Travellers complain of disruption after the airport asked airlines to cancel 30 flights on Thursday.
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Pride: Amazon restricts LGBT goods in United Arab Emirates
The online retail giant says it has to comply with the laws of the countries in which it operates.
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Thousands of BT workers vote to strike over pay
Strike action would disrupt broadband rollout and cause issues with working from home, a union says.
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Hello Kitty firm strikes China deal after viral hit
Shares of Japanese company Sanrio rose by almost 14% in Tokyo after the agreement was announced.
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Google sign-up 'fast track to surveillance', consumer groups say
Ten European consumer organisations join forces to launch complaints to privacy and data regulators
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Ben & Jerry's criticises resumption of sales in Israeli settlements
The ice cream maker is unhappy with Unilever's deal to continue sales in the occupied West Bank.
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Steel import tariffs extended for two years
Controls have been extended because of "global disruptions" to energy markets, the government says.
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Airbnb permanently bans parties and events around the world
The home rental platform said a temporary ban, which was introduced in 2020, was popular with hosts.
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Farmers cut food production as costs soar
Soaring costs are forcing farmers to cut back on food and milk production.
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Heinz products off Tesco shelves after pricing dispute
The beans, sauce and soup-maker is pausing supply to the UK's largest supermarket in a price rise row.
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Fraudsters target under-35s on WhatsApp
Younger age groups are targeted through WhatsApp and dating apps, banking industry group says.
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Why business is still optimistic about Hong Kong
Twenty five years on from the handover from the UK, many business owners and leaders remain optimistic.
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Non-essential petrol sales halted for two weeks in Sri Lanka
The country says it is saving its limited fuel supplies for vehicles used for essential services.
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Heathrow told to reduce passenger charge
The airport is told to cut its charges for airlines each year until 2026 by the UK's aviation regulator.
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Credit Suisse bank found guilty over money-laundering charges
The bank is fined by a Swiss court for involvement in money-laundering linked to a Bulgarian drugs ring.
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Wales basic income: Pilot will give care leavers £19,000 a year
More than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered £1,600 a month for two years.
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Russia in debt default as payment deadline passes
The country fails to make $100m interest payment due to sanctions and is reported to be in default.
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Japan urges 37 million people to switch off lights
Officials have asked people in Tokyo and its surrounding area to turn off lights amid a heatwave.
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Sandwich shops bite back after challenging years
Sandwich sellers are seeing customer numbers return, but hybrid working means some remain quiet.
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Why I kept my sexuality a secret at work
How an aircraft engineer overcame his fear of revealing his sexuality and set up a Pride network.
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Fertiliser shortage hits African farmers battling food crisis
The global fertiliser shortage is driving up prices and raising fears of food scarcity.
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Hajj travellers unable to fly due to ticket delay
Some British Muslims who booked pilgrimages to Mecca could not fly after problems with a new system.
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The staff shortage slowing down air cargo and bags
A lack of skilled cargo handlers is now hampering the booming air freight business too.
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How Aussie farmers are hoping to win over tequila fans
Two Australia farmers are aiming rival Mexican tequila and mezcal with a similar delicious spirit.
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Could nuclear desalination plants beat water scarcity?
Engineers are developing mobile, floating nuclear desalination plants to help solve water shortages.
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US parents turn to black market due to formula shortage
As the US grapples with a formula crisis, parents are turning to the black market for supplies.
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How India could become a 'mushroom superpower'
Changing tastes mean mushroom entrepreneurs are only just getting started.
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How human-like are the most sophisticated chatbots?
As a Google engineer says his firm's top chatbot has feelings, just how lifelike is the technology?
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Could flat tyres soon be a thing of the past?
Airless tyres that do not puncture are getting close to market but some remain sceptical about them.
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Why you may have a thinking digital twin within a decade
Within 10 years people may be able to have a intelligent online version of themselves.
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'It is all about raising the profile of carers'
The UK economy cannot afford to have more of its 10.5m army of carers quit the workforce for good.
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India's loan scams leave victims scared for their lives
Bogus apps are being used by hackers to access mobile phone data to threaten and blackmail victims.
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Love Island stylist gives sneak peek inside the wardrobe
For the first time, ITV's Love Island contestants will be dressed in pre-owned clothes.
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Why your haircut is getting more expensive
Chain Trevor Sorbie says they are now spending thousands more each month.
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'An hour a day built my million-pound side hustle'
Joel Remy-Parkes of kids tableware company Bamboo Bamboo shares his business advice for CEO Secrets.
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Why I didn't use my real name at work
Should you change your name to fit in at work? We look at why some people have anglicised their names.
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This plug socket tells you if your energy is green
A power socket that helps you save electricity and tells you if it's from renewable sources.
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