Jamie Oliver restaurant chain collapse costs 1,000 jobs
The UK celebrity chef says he is "saddened" as his restaurant group goes into administration.


Holidaymakers hit as pound slides
As half-term holidays loom, the pound fell below $1.27 for the first time since January.


British Steel on verge of administration
The UK's second-biggest steel maker has been seeking £75m in government backing to help it stay afloat.


Electric cars not attractive for most people in the UK
Just one in four people would consider buying a fully electric car in the next five years, a study finds.


Tesco Bank to pull out of mortgage market
The bank blames "challenging market conditions" for its decision to stop offering new mortgages.


Millions lost in 'celebrity-backed scams'
Celebrity influencers are being used to promote crypto-asset or currency trading schemes which are scams.


Ren Zhengfei says US government 'underestimates' Huawei
A dispute over Huawei has escalated with implications for the firm, the tech sector and consumers.


Premier League clubs 'fail to cash in on stadium rights'
Teams are missing out on £142m, with Man United's ground the most valuable asset, a report says.


Thomas Cook reassures holidaymakers after shares plunge
Troubled travel firm has been reassuring customers who flooded the firm with concerns about holiday trips.


Carmaker Ford announces 7,000 job cuts
The US car giant says it will shed 10% of its salaried workforce by the end of August to cut costs.


Marathon Oil firm fined £1.16m for North Sea gas release
It happened on the Brae Alpha platform in 2015, luckily while most of the personnel were gathered for their Boxing Day meal.


Royal Mail to launch parcel postboxes
Customers will be able to post parcels in the same way as letters, as long as postage is pre-paid.


Huawei's use of Android restricted by Google
New designs of Huawei smartphones are set to lose access to some Google apps.


The pun-loving computer programs that write adverts
AI-powered advertising copywriters are coming, but can they be taught to be as inventive as humans?


'The bullying got worse and worse and I snapped'
How a troubled childhood gave investor Guy Hands the drive to succeed in life.


What are the EU rules about state aid?
What does the EU say about state aid and could Brexit make it easier?


How the humble brick built the world
Why bricks are still a vital building technology.


Are our weddings too white?
Why it might be time to rethink the way we celebrate as more couples come from diverse backgrounds.


The doctor who invented 18 medical devices
Professionals are finding holes in the system and turning into entrepreneurs to fill gaps in the market.


The pistachios that need police protection
In Sicily, police are moving to stop criminals stealing the island's pistachios ahead of this year's harvest.


Hawksmoor wine mistake: How is any bottle worth £4,500?
Experts explain why wine can be priced at thousands of pounds, how it tastes, and who buys it.


What has happened to energy since privatisation?
What has happened to bills, profits and how the UK compares with the rest of the EU?


How Japan is keeping people with dementia safe
Each year in Japan thousands of elderly dementia sufferers go missing, but technology can now help.


Middlesbrough: Keeping the flames alive at final foundry
There is only one foundry left in Middlesbrough - the town once known as Ironopolis.