Image copyright Reuters Image caption The prime minister is to defend her deal at the G20 summit in Argentina Theresa May has urged MPs to think about their constituents, rather than rejecting her deal for leaving the EU. The PM, who was on her way to the G20 summit in Argentina, said her plan would …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping are due to meet again this week The stakes are high at this week’s G20 summit, where President Trump is due to meet China’s President Xi Jinping. Hopes that the meeting could open the way for a deal over trade …
The head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has said global free trade is facing its “worst crisis” since 1947. Roberto Azevedo told the BBC that the current protectionist wave is threatening free trade. He is in Buenos Aires where world leaders are gathering for the G20 summit on Friday and Saturday. The escalating trade …
Image copyright Volkswagen Free charging for electric cars will be available for customers at some Tesco stores from next year. Tesco, in partnership with Volkswagen, is planning to install almost 2,500 charging bays at 627 stores by 2020. A standard 7kW charger will be available for free, but drivers will have to pay for a …
Image copyright AFP/Getty Image caption Floyd Mayweather Jr has been hit outside the boxing ring by the SEC Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr and music producer DJ Khaled will pay thousands of dollars to settle charges that they violated US financial laws. The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the settlement on Thursday. The US financial regulator …
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionMagdiele, Mariely and a friend said they were told they had to pay £300 each before they could see a property. A letting agency has been demanding hundreds of pounds in payment before prospective tenants are allowed to view properties for rent, the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme …
Image copyright Getty Images Donald Trump has renewed threats to impose tariffs on imported cars after General Motors announced job cuts and plant closures. The US President tweeted that tariffs were “being studied” and that duties could have stopped the GM closures. Separately, the Trump administration warned it may raise tariffs on Chinese car imports. …
Image copyright Wales News Service Image caption Stephen Prosser lost his claim for damages and loss of earnings A man who sued British Airways for £10,000 because he was “squashed” next to an obese passenger during a flight has lost his compensation battle. Stephen Prosser said he suffered a pelvic injury and nerve damage in …
Image copyright Getty Images The rate at which smart meters are being fitted in British homes has fallen, new figures show just days after the government insisted a tough installation target would be hit. Every home in Britain is supposed to have a smart meter – which avoids the need for customer readings – by …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Mobiles.co.uk offered Phone XR contracts at cheaper rates than could be attained directly from Vodafone or other operators Carphone Warehouse-owned website Mobiles.co.uk and other online phone retailers are facing a backlash from customers wrongly refused Black Friday smartphone deals. A problem with Vodafone’s credit check systems meant that some …