Japan’s gamble to turn island of flowers into global chip...
Suranjana TewariAsia business correspondent, Hokkaido, Japan Getty Images Hokkaido is a tourism and agricultural region, but Rapidus is making chips there too...
What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget?
Simon JackBusiness editor Reuters Business leaders face a nervous final few days before the chancellor’s second Budget, having borne the brunt of...
Covid Inquiry to probe furlough and business loans
The third stage of the Covid-19 Inquiry begins hearing evidence on Monday focusing on the measures taken to support workers’ incomes and...
Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
Jane ChambersBusiness reporter, Aguas Calientes, Peru AFP via Getty Images Machu Picchu attracts more than 1.6 million tourists per year, but getting...
G20 summit boycotted by US closes in South Africa
The G20 summit in South Africa, a gathering of the world’s major economies, has ended with a joint declaration committing to “multilateral...
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander denies Budget leaks damaged economy
Becky MortonPolitical reporter BBC Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has denied leaks ahead of the Budget have damaged the economy, following criticism the...
Rail fares to be frozen in England next year
Rail fares in England next year are to be frozen for the first time in 30 years, the government has announced. The...
£1.3bn boost for EV scheme expected in Budget
The government is expected to announce an extra £1.3bn in funding for a scheme encouraging the use of electric vehicles (EVs) at...
Daily Mail owner agrees to buy Daily Telegraph for £500m
Getty Images The publisher of the Daily Mail has agreed to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m. The Daily Mail...
Fraud victims are being failed by justice system, warn charities
Dan WhitworthStockton-on-Tees BBC Joan Holdaway had £1,000 stolen after being bombarded with phone calls from scammers Victims of fraud are being failed...