Image copyright Getty Images Brace, brace. The latest changes to Ryanair’s baggage policies take effect today, meaning passengers who want to take anything more than a small bag on board must pay for the privilege. Only those paying £6/€6 for priority boarding will be able to take a small suitcase of up to 10kg in …
Image copyright Getty Images Sick leave and pay should be more flexible, so people with poor mental health can avoid severe financial hardship, a charity has said. The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute said preventative, part-time sick leave would help those facing mental health difficulties. Greater access to insurance products could protect the income …
Image copyright Getty Images Sterling has jumped by as much as 0.6% against the US dollar amid reports the UK has struck a deal with the EU on post-Brexit financial services. The Times newspaper said London had agreed in negotiations with Brussels to give UK financial services firms continued access to the bloc. Sources said …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Robots on building sites could become common as firms look to replace their ageing workforces Shinichi Sakamoto is 57, and works for Shimizu, one of Japan’s biggest construction companies. He is part of a greying, and dwindling, workforce. “The thing is, statistics show a third of [Japanese construction] labourers …
Image copyright Annika Ogilvie, Fednav Image caption In 2014 the Nunavik became the first cargo ship to go through the Northwest Passage without an icebreaking escort ship leading the way Climate change is increasingly opening up the Northwest Passage, an Arctic sea route north of the Canadian mainland. Could it herald an era of more …
Image caption Crawshaws operates 42 high street stores and 12 factory outlets across the North of England and the Midlands A meat retailer has gone into administration putting up to 600 jobs at risk. Crawshaws has more than 50 stores across the Midlands and North of England. The company said it did not have “sufficient …
The US has hit back against a UK plan to impose a new tax on sales by technology giants. US political leaders and business groups say the proposal would violate tax agreements by targeting US firms. They warned the tax could spark US retaliation and hurt prospects for a US-UK trade deal. In a statement …
Image copyright Getty Images UK business leaders are sounding more optimistic after a meeting with the chancellor and the prime minister. The traditional post-Budget briefing for business was a more significant affair than usual this year. Theresa May joined Philip Hammond at London’s Guildhall to reassure business leaders that their concerns mattered. After two years …
Image copyright Getty Images The Metropolitan Police is to start using its brand to sell merchandise and clothes. Proceeds from the sale of items bearing its logo will raise money for frontline policing, following years of budget cuts. The range is set to include clothing, toys and games, stationery, homeware and souvenirs. It takes the …
Image copyright Royole Image caption Royole showed off its flexible phone at a trade event in China A little-known California-based company has laid claim to creating the “world’s first foldable phone”. Royole Corporation – a specialist in manufacturing flexible displays – unveiled the FlexPai handset at an event in Beijing. When opened, the device presents …