Tech

Leeds Bradford Airport Expansion Plans Approved

The £150m scheme to redevelop the airport has come under fire from climate change campaigners. Read more

UK Economy Suffered Record Annual Slump In 2020

The size of the economy shrank by 9.9% in 2020 as coronavirus restrictions hit output, figures show. Read more

KPMG Boss Bill Michael Quits After 'stop Moaning' Row

Bill Michael resigns from the audit giant saying he is "truly sorry" his words "caused hurt". Read more

O2 Fined £10m For Overcharging Customers

The regulator has hit O2 with the fine for years of overcharging on customers' final bills. Read more

Lastminute.com Faces Legal Action Over Holiday Refunds

The online travel agent could be taken to court unless it pays £1m of refunds, the regulator says. Read more

Biden Warns China Will 'eat Our Lunch' On Infrastructure Spending

The US president's warning came after he had his first phone call with China’s President Xi Jinping. Read more

UK Economy Poised Like A Coiled Spring, Says Bank Economist

Andy Haldane says the UK economy will surge back this spring thanks to the vaccine programme. Read more

Huawei Takes HSBC To Court As It Tries To Stop Extradition

The Chinese giant is trying to stop the extradition of its chief financial officer from Canada to the US. Read more

Covid: 'My Business Could Close Because Of Insurance Payout Delays'

Small firms are still waiting for payouts for Covid-insurance claims, despite a court ruling that insurers must pay. Read more

Unemployment: 'I've Had 200 Interviews And Don't Have A Job'

Workers aged under 24 are struggling to get jobs and are more likely to be laid off, research shows. Read more

Bumble: Female-founded Dating App Tops $13bn In Market Debut

The listing of Bumble, which also owns Badoo, makes a billionaire of 31-year-old founder Whitney Wolfe Herd. Read more

Cumbria Coal Mine: What Is The Controversy About?

Cumbrian councillors are reviewing their support for a controversial coal mine near Whitehaven. Read more

Holiday Bookings Jump Despite 'confusion Over Rules'

Official calls for people to pause summer holiday plans have made no difference, UK holiday providers say. Read more

HS2: Next Phase Of Controversial Rail Network Gets Green Light

Legislation needed to clear the next stage of the controversial project has passed through Parliament. Read more

UK.gov Awards Seats On £2bn 'digital Outcomes' Framework To Suppliers – One Of Which Doesn't Even Have A Website

'We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this Commercial Agreement' The UK government has made a £2bn co... Read more