The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin
Business 2025-12-11 09:00
Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.
Banks to tell you where you might put your money
Business 2025-12-11 09:00
Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.
UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in
Business 2025-12-11 09:00
In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion.
String of celebrity scandals renews debate on South Korea's 'cancel culture'
World 2025-12-11 09:00
In a matter of days, three big entertainers in South Korea have made headlines in separate scandals.
Sarkozy releases prison diaries about his 20 days behind bars
World 2025-12-11 05:00
The former French president was jailed for taking part in an election campaign funding conspiracy.
Palestine Action hunger strikers call for urgent meeting with ministers
Politics 2025-12-11 04:00
Lawyers for eight remand prisoners waiting to go on trial say they could die in prison as part of their protest.
Fed Reserve cuts interest rates despite growing divisions
Business 2025-12-11 04:00
The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.
Italian cooking awarded Unesco cultural heritage status
World 2025-12-11 04:00
An Eyptian snack, Icelandic pool culture, Cuban music and Albanian lahuta music also get recognition.
Ex-Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies and Iceland boss Richard Walker among new peers
Politics 2025-12-11 03:00
Downing Street announced 34 new peers to "correct" an imbalance against Labour in the House of Lords.
Last minute offer may avert strike by resident doctors
Politics 2025-12-11 02:00
Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.
