McLaren sells big stake in F1 team to consortium in £560m deal

A consortium of US-based investors is close to buying a big stake in the McLaren Formula One (F1) team in a deal that will value the historic British racing outfit at more than £550m.

News: Airbnb shares soar following initial public offering

Shares in holiday rental company Airbnb have surged on their first day of public trading. At the close of the day, the organisation had a valuation of more than $100 billion.

Hong Kong democracy advocate and media tycoon charged

A Hong Kong media tycoon and advocate for democracy has been denied bail after being charged under the semi-autonomous Chinese territory's new national security law.

Birmingham ‘test and dine’ scheme offers hope for closed Tier 3 restaurants

Restaurants in Tier 3 could have a route to reopening if a pilot project in Birmingham gets the go-ahead.

Virgin Galactic aborts space tourist test flight

Virgin Galactic aborted a landmark test flight of its rocket-powered space plane, despite everything getting the all-clear a minute before launch.

Britain should be ‘very worried’ about a no-deal Brexit, ex-security chief warns

Britain should be "very worried" about the prospect of a no-deal Brexit, a former head of Europol has warned.

Iranian dissident executed after being lured to country

Iran has executed Ruhollah Zam, a dissident accused of inspiring nationwide protests in 2017 through his high-profile Telegram channel, according to state-controlled media.

Police appeal for victims of fake ‘naked game show’

Police want to speak to more potential victims of a man who allegedly convinced people to take part in a fake naked game show.