Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Beidou’s coverage is expanding rapidly, with more than 10 satellite launches in 2018 China has ambitions for its rapidly expanding Beidou satellite navigation system to serve the whole world, not just Asia, but will it really be able to rival the well-established – and US-owned – GPS system? Dalintai …
Image copyright Getty Images Shares in Moss Bros have fallen sharply after the menswear retailer reported disappointing results, with sales being hit by the hot summer weather and the “distraction” of the World Cup. Its shares fell by almost 30% at one point as it also warned that full-year profits would be lower than expected. …
Image copyright Getty Images The pound’s fall against the dollar and the euro has deepened following Theresa May’s assertion after an EU summit that “no deal is better than a bad deal”. Sterling was already trading lower after had EU leaders warned the UK must make compromises on trade and the Irish border to secure …
Image copyright Getty Images Just Eat’s share price has fallen to a one-year low following reports that Uber is in early-stage talks to buy rival UK food delivery firm Deliveroo. Just Eat’s shares fell 5.5% to 669.4p, the lowest since September last year. Bloomberg reported that Uber was in discussions to buy Deliveroo for several …
Image copyright Getty Images Dominic Chappell, the former owner of BHS, has had his appeal dismissed by a judge who said he gave “entirely unbelievable” evidence. Mr Chappell was convicted for failing to provide information to the Pensions Regulator (TPR) and ordered to pay £87,000 in January. Department store BHS collapsed with the loss of …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Chancellor Philip Hammond will present his Budget later this year Government borrowing rose by more than expected last month following subdued tax receipts and an increase in expenditure. Borrowing jumped to £6.75bn last month from £4.35bn a year earlier, the Office for National Statistics said. It was the first …
Image copyright QUEENSLAND POLICE Image caption Why are needles being inserted into strawberries? Australia is currently searching for a saboteur (or saboteurs) amid a national scare involving the hiding of sewing needles within strawberries. In one case, a consumer who swallowed a needle had to be treated in hospital. Children and others have reported narrow …
Image copyright Getty Images Customers of NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank are currently unable to access their bank accounts through the group’s online and app platforms. Since around 5am on Friday, account holders have been reporting problems with the services. The app says it is “unable to establish a connection”, while the bank’s website displays …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The sanctions relate to China’s purchase of 10 Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets The US has imposed sanctions on the Chinese military over its purchasing of Russian military jets and surface-to-air missiles. It says such purchases contravene US sanctions on Moscow introduced over Russian actions in Ukraine and alleged …
Image copyright Getty Images Italy’s competition watchdog has opened a inquiry into Ryanair’s decision to charge people to take hand luggage on to the plane. Antitrust said hand luggage was “an essential element of transport” and should be included in the ticket price. From November, passengers will still be able to take a small personal …