“If you get rid of religion you don’t replace it with nothing, you replace it with anything,” runs the pithy, but not wholly inaccurate, warning. And it’s a line which makes even the most...
Highly invasive red fire ants could soon be setting up home in Britain thanks to global warming, a pest expert has warned. The creature may only be the size of a grain of rice but their bites can be...
Julia Butterworth, 53, had two valves in her heart replaced back in 2007 after doctors discovered a murmur. Despite regular monitoring, the mother-of-four underwent another surgery in 2022 to replace...
The Czech Republic has declared itself fully independent of Russian oil supplies in a further blow to Russia's beleaguered economy. Czech government officials said it was the first time in its...
Africa is home to some absolutely stunning cities that very few choose to visit, a world away from the chaotic crowds of Marrakesh or Cairo. One country that hardly ever gains the attention it...
The future of global mining had a complete shift when a massive gold deposit was discovered in China, late last year. The Wangu gold field, located in Pingjiang County, is estimated to be holding...
Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to Donald Trump in his first call with the US President since he slapped tariffs on all goods imported to America from the UK. The two leaders discussed the "ongoing and...
Donald Trump’s global tariffs war is leading China to secure more of its energy needs from Russia at the expense of American markets, it has emerged. Beijing hasn’t imported any LNG from the...
Trump attacks Fed boss for not cutting interest rates58 minutes agoMichael RaceEconomics reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesDonald Trump has attacked the head of the US central bank for not cutting...
UK ban on EU cheese and meat: What it means for you14 minutes agoMitchell LabiakBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe UK government has temporarily banned people from bringing cheese and some...
Brits are planning to “buy British” in response to Donald Trump’s sweeping 10% tariffs. UK consumers are concerned that imported products will increase in price following the new levies, new...
A poll of 2,000 adults found 59% would prefer to buy produce that is grown, made or harvested in Britain. Eggs, milk, potatoes and fish among are the items they are most inclined to seek out. The...
Irish exports to US surge by 200% ahead of tariffs23 hours agoJohn CampbellBBC News NI business and economics editorGetty ImagesThe Republic of Ireland's goods exports to the United States surged by...
UK inflation rate has fallen. Here's why it won't last long13 minutes agoKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesThe rate of rising prices - inflation - has eased for the second month in...
Ryanair's CEO has issued a stark warning for the aerospace industry as Donald Trump’s tariffs could impact shipments.Airline boss Michael O’Leary says his company could postpone deliveries of...
Diamond shipments have come to a "standstill", industry traders warn, as demand for the stone drops down dramatically. Following Donald Trump’s global tariffs, shipments through Antwerp, one of the...
Irish exports to US surge by 200% ahead of tariffs2 hours agoJohn CampbellBBC News NI business and economics editorGetty ImagesThe Republic of Ireland's goods exports to the United States surged by...
MPs have demanded that the Government block Chinese investment in the UK’s critical infrastructure following concerns of alleged sabotage at British Steel.Downing Street refused to rule out further...
In the wake of President Trump's tariff spree, the US leader confirmed on Sunday that there would be no exceptions to his tariffs, dashing hopes raised on Friday regarding electronic imports. A...
US coffee shops worried about bitter price hike after tariffs18 hours agoSakshi Venkatraman and Imogen JamesBBC News, Washington DCBBCThe price for a cup of coffee in the US is going up as tariffs...