China is accelerating a high-stakes global land grab for critical minerals, with a string of overseas mining acquisitions worth £7.7bn ($9.8bn) last year alone — the most aggressive push in more...

The residents of a town in Berkshire have given their verdict on the prospect of becoming part of London. Proposals are being considered for Slough to become part of Greater London due to the...

Nissan to cut 11,000 more jobs and shut seven factoriesJust nowTom EspinerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesJapanese carmaker Nissan has said it will cut another 11,000 jobs globally and shut...

Legions of Conservative and Reform UK supporters want the two parties to merge, according to the latest YouGov polling. Forty-five percent of people who plan to vote for Nigel Farage’s party would...

The rapid remaking of a nation, in 100 days2 days agoAnthony Zurcher and Tom GeogheganBBC News, WashingtonBBCDuring last year's presidential campaign, Donald Trump constantly repeated his intention...

The rapid remaking of a nation, in 100 days1 hour agoAnthony Zurcher and Tom GeogheganBBC News, WashingtonBBCDuring last year's presidential campaign, Donald Trump constantly repeated his intention...