BUSINESS

Nintendo has announced that in its first ten months on sale, its new Nintendo Switch console has become the fastest-selling video game system of all time in the United States.

Pictures of empty shelves were posted on Twitter by disgruntled customers who went grocery shopping on 2 January.

New report warns automation might be deployed to mitigate effects of a higher wage bill.

States that have legalised the use and sale of marijuana in the United States will create 400,000 new jobs by 2021 and generate $40 billion (£29.5 billion).

A new law directing firms to publish what they pay male and female staff comes into force this week in Germany, in a bid to tackle the country's large gender pay gap.

Liam Fox dismisses 'overblown' reports and insists Britain wants to see what emerges from new agreement.

Budget airline says the decision to apply for a UK airline licence will safeguard its domestic routes within the country.

Next thanks cold weather snap for boost in sales in the run-up to Christmas but warns challenges will continue into 2018.

Its not just another banking regulation, but rather a strategy, which demands operational and infrastructure change.

Network Rail says revamped station and additional platforms can serve up to 18 trains an hour with scope for more.

Retailer says it will open up to 100 new food stores in 2018.

The retailer said the sale of the business was down to a decision to focus on its core business in the UK.

If he can win the Apprentice, he can definitely teach you how to ask for a raise at work. Here's what Joseph Valente told IBTimes UK.

Jon Duschinsky, Senior Advisor, Giftcoin, looks at the emerging world of 'cryptophilanthropy'.

Ram Komarraju, Head of Innovation and Technology Delivery at CLS, talks about bridging the gap between legacy systems and blockchain.

SMMT warns that uncertainty over Brexit and Government's diesel plans could spell further trouble for the industry.

Penske Media to buy 51% stake in music, culture and politics magazine in deal which sets its value at $110m.

Boeing accused Bombardier of receiving illegal subsidies which allowed it to sell its aircraft below market value.

Founder Dominic Williams says it's not just about creating decentralised systems, but also to knock 80% off the cost of developing and maintaining traditional business IT.

RICS data shows house prices to fall in the capital and the south-east next year and drop could spark nationwide fall.

Bank of England set to allow European banks to operate in Britain through their own branches rather than by setting up subsidiaries.

The CMA ruled after a seven-month investigation that the merger did not pose competition concerns in the retail or wholesale sectors.

Surcharging has cost small businesses £10bn in shopper walkouts with a ban expected in January.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says the annual budget is chiefly aimed at improving the living standards of Saudi citizens.

Average rents in London records fifth decline this year after falling 1.7% month-on-month in November.

Up to 3,200 jobs are at risk at troubled toy retailer Toys R Us after the Pension Protection Fund told it to plug a black hole in its pension scheme.

Brexit secretary David Davis had hoped to reach a bespoke trade deal with the European Union, similar to the one implemented by Canada.

New report says the gradual decline in sovereign creditworthiness over the past 10 years 'appears to have come to a halt.'

One in 10 respondents more inclined to take up a 'gig economy' job during the Christmas season, research shows.