Burberry warns over cost hit from no-deal Brexit
Luxury fashion brand Burberry has warned it could face tens of millions of pounds in extra tariff costs if the UK crashes out of the EU without a deal.
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Burberry shrugs off China worries after Christmas sales hike
Luxury fashion brand Burberry has brushed aside fears of a slowdown in China as it reported a rise in festive sales.
Carrie Gracie’s lawyer claims BBC must ‘radically’ change equal pay stance
The lawyer of former BBC editor Carrie Gracie has warned that unless the BBC makes radical equal pay reforms, it will erode the trust of staff, politicians, and the public.
China grants Ivanka Trump five trademarks
The Chinese government has granted Ivanka Trump’s company preliminary approval for another five trademarks this month, as her father’s US administration pushes ahead on trade negotiations with China.
China to cut number of Everest climbers to aid clean-up
China will cut the number of climbers attempting to scale Mount Everest from the north by a third this year as part of plans for a major clean-up on the world’s highest peak.
Taiwan stages live-fire military exercises after China threats
Taiwan has engaged in live-fire military exercises along its east coast, amid renewed threats from China to bring the island under its control by force.
Pound will remain volatile after Brexit delay hope sparks rebound, says Carney
Bank of England governor Mark Carney has said the pound’s rebound after the Commons vote signals market hope that Brexit can be delayed, but warned over further volatility.
German economy slowed in 2018 amid growing fears over global downturn
Germany’s economic growth slowed in 2018 to the weakest rate in five years.
China criticises ‘irresponsible’ Trudeau comments in death penalty case
China has expressed “strong dissatisfaction” with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over his criticism of a death sentence given to an alleged Canadian drug smuggler at a retrial.
British economy slows as manufacturing and car sales hit growth
Britain’s economy continued to cool in the three months to November as a “steep decline” in manufacturing activity dragged on growth amid increasing Brexit uncertainty.
Donald from Skye flies the nest in a bid to accommodate Chinese visitors
He is known for his chirpy advice - but now lovable cartoon character Donald from Skye has flown the nest to China.
Skye website translated into Mandarin to boost visitor numbers
A website about Skye has been translated into Mandarin in a bid to encourage people from China to visit the island.
FTSE 100 ends in positive territory as US-China trade talks end
The FTSE 100 followed global stock markets higher on Wednesday, buoyed by the conclusion of trade talks between the US and China.
Next rises to top of FTSE 100 but Apple takes bite out of market
Retailers rose to the top of the FTSE 100 on Thursday following a decent showing from high street chain Next, but it wasn’t enough to lift London’s top flight out of the red.
US stocks dive after Apple reveal iPhone sales slump in China
US stocks tumbled on Thursday with technology companies suffering their worst loss in seven years after Apple reported iPhone sales in China are slumping.
Chinese spacecraft makes first landing on moon’s far side
A Chinese spacecraft has made the first-ever landing on the far side of the moon in the latest achievement for the country’s growing space programme.
FTSE 100 closes up after late rebound
The FTSE 100 managed to start the new year on the front foot on Wednesday, ending in positive territory after being weighed down early on by disappointing economic data from China.
Ministers urged to press Burma to ‘stop all abuses’ against Rohingya
Britain has been urged to publicly press the Burmese government to “immediately stop all abuses”, as MPs voiced fresh concerns over the Rohingya crisis.
US accuses Chinese pair of extensive hacking campaign
Two Chinese citizens acting on behalf of their country’s main intelligence agency carried out an extensive hacking campaign to steal data from government agencies and companies in the US and nearly a dozen other nations, American officials have said.
Britain accuses China of massive programme of industrial espionage
Britain has accused China of a massive programme of industrial espionage in a “widespread and significant” campaign of “cyber intrusions” against the UK and its allies.
MP condemns Home Office attempts to deport woman after 16 years in Scotland
A Chinese woman who moved to Scotland legally as a child is facing deportation following a Home Office decision her MP has branded “callous”.
Canadian entrepreneur feared detained in China
A second Canadian man is feared detained in China in what appears to be retaliation for Canada’s arrest of a top executive of telecommunications giant Huawei.
Canadian judge grants bail to Chinese executive sought by US
A Canadian judge has granted bail to a top Chinese executive facing possible extradition to the US in a case that has led to the apparent detention of a former Canadian diplomat in Beijing and complicated high-stakes US-China trade talks.
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou appears in Canadian court
A Canadian prosecutor has urged a Vancouver court to deny bail to a Chinese executive at the heart of a case that is shaking up US-China relations.
China launches pioneering mission to far side of moon
China has launched a groundbreaking mission to land a spacecraft on the largely unexplored far side of the moon, demonstrating its growing ambitions as a space power to rival Russia, the EU and the US.
China promises prompt action on US trade pact
Beijing will “immediately implement” terms of a tariff ceasefire with Washington and is “full of confidence” a trade agreement can be reached within 90 days, a Chinese government spokesman has said.
China silent over pledged action to resolve US trade impasse
China has agreed to a ceasefire in its trade war with Washington but gave no details that might help dispel confusion about what presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump agreed to at the G20 meeting in Argentina.
Trump and Xi agreement buys time in trade war
The dinner table diplomacy between US president Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping over the weekend has produced something as vague as it is valuable: an agreement to keep talking.
US and China agree 90-day ceasefire in trade dispute
The United States and China reached a 90-day ceasefire in a trade dispute that has rattled financial markets and threatened world economic growth.
Chinese scientist claims he created world’s first genetically edited babies
A Chinese researcher claims he helped make the world’s first genetically edited babies — twin girls whose DNA he said he altered with a powerful new tool capable of rewriting the very blueprint of life.
Mothercare sales falter as store closures continue apace
Retailer Mothercare warned that its financial performance will remain “volatile” as it reported a crash in UK sales.
China-US divisions widen as no communique is reached at Pacific summit
A meeting of world leaders in Papua New Guinea has failed to agree on a final communique, highlighting widening divisions between the US and China.