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Houthi claims to have sunk the Rubymar on Monday appear to be incorrect.

The strike on the Rubymar is one of the most damaging attacks so far by the Iran-backed Houthis.

With international studios sending more work to India, the industry is struggling to train enough staff.

There's huge demand for low and no-alcohol beer and breweries are competing for the best flavour.

Almost 10,000 people in need have been given a free sim card so they can access vital services.

Music festivals need a lot of electricity, but plugging into greener sources is not easy or cheap.

Sales of electric bikes are booming but defective batteries and chargers can cause fires.

Irelands hosts many multinational companies which makes calculating its true productivity difficult.

Germany's growth is being held back by the twin shocks of expensive energy and higher interest rates.

Cheap, highly insulating and sustainable, straw has a lot of potential for the building industry.

A pause in talks could mean tougher trading terms for the UK - but what will the impact be on consumers?

Despite the flagging economy, demand is strong for helicopters and new models are being launched.

Only six UK firms became a unicorn last year by achieving a valuation of more than a billion dollars.

The captain of a vessel in the Red Sea shares his concerns about the Houthi attacks on shipping.

In projects off the Orkney islands, researchers are trying to make tidal and wind power competitive.

Sales of dehumidifiers are booming as people try to reduce damp and mould problems, and save money.

The UK government has drawn up scenarios suggesting further disruption could hit the economy.

Worries over shortages have prompted government efforts worldwide to boost computer chip production.