BBC News - Business
BBC News - Business
Bank boss concerned over UK growth outlook
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:36:33 GMT
Andrew Bailey raises concerns over growth and rules out any early cut in interest rates.
Shop owners hope that tech can deter thieves
Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:04:37 GMT
Retailers are investing in high-tech and low-tech measures to tackle an increase in theft.
How lockdown inspired fight against period poverty
Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:03:56 GMT
Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world.
Sunak welcomes foreign firms' £29.5bn 'vote of confidence'
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:27:21 GMT
The prime minister says foreign investors' plans to invest £29.5bn is a "huge vote of confidence".
Nissan to commit to making new Qashqai and Juke electric models in Sunderland
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:11:20 GMT
The investment is thought to be in the region of £1bn and will help preserve 6,000 jobs
Nissan to lead £2bn investment in UK electric car plant
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:05:45 GMT
The Japanese firm will build three EV models at the Sunderland factory, securing 6,000 jobs.
Can I get a Cold Weather Payment and how much are they?
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:11:25 GMT
Cold Weather Payments are available to some when there is a run of sub-zero temperatures.
Cameron's return revives memories of Greensill finance scandal
Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:23:01 GMT
Documents suggest Mr Cameron made $10m promoting the controversial finance business Greensill Capital, which later collapsed.
Austerity warning for public services after tax cuts
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:09:56 GMT
The tax cuts in the Autumn Statement will come at the expense of public services, think tanks say.
COP28: UAE planned to use climate talks to make oil deals
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:00:15 GMT
Leaked documents show how the COP28 host planned to use its role to strike fossil fuel business deals.
Labour says it 'won't set arbitrary target' on migration
Sun, 26 Nov 2023 18:40:26 GMT
The party says its proposals, including raising salary thresholds for foreign workers, would cut migration.
Vaping: Australia to ban disposable vape imports from January
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:50:20 GMT
The move is part of a crackdown aimed at protecting children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
Cinema advertising boss inspired by Avengers Assemble
Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:04:51 GMT
Kathryn Jacob, CEO of cinema advertising firm Pearl & Dean, explains her philosophy of team leadership.
Judge invited to taste test cider in Aldi row
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:50:34 GMT
Somerset brewer Thatchers accuses Aldi of "copycatting" its Cloudy Lemon Cider for its Taurus drink.
Nvidia sued after video call mistake showed 'stolen' data
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 18:50:55 GMT
Car firm Valeo alleges the theft of its data was inadvertently revealed during a Microsoft Teams call.
'We don't know if we can complete on our new home'
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:44:39 GMT
Alice Fenton is one of many homebuyers currently in limbo as a result of a cyber-attack on IT firm CTS.
Energy price cap: What is it and what will happen to bills in January?
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:47:55 GMT
The price cap which sets typical annual household energy bills will rise from January.
Tesla sues Sweden as strikes target carmaker
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:30:19 GMT
The move comes after postal workers went on strike in sympathy with Tesla repair workers.
Charlie's Bar, Fermanagh, 'blown away' by Christmas ad response
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:12:33 GMT
A Northern Irish pub's take on Christmas adverts gets the John Lewis seal of approval.
Groundbreaking transatlantic flight using greener fuel lands in the US
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:19:28 GMT
Virgin Atlantic is flying the first big passenger plane using 100% alternative fuels from London to New York.
Richard Teng: Who is the new boss of Binance?
Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:25:51 GMT
Richard Teng rapidly climbed the ranks after joining the world's largest crypto-exchange two years ago.
The T-shirt chewing enzyme ready to tackle plastic waste
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:03:50 GMT
A French start-up is ready to use an enzyme which can break down plastic on an industrial scale.
Barclays to cut 900 UK jobs, says Unite union
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:24:34 GMT
Jobs will go across several back-office divisions in a move the union brands "disgraceful".
Tributes pour in for investment guru Charlie Munger
Wed, 29 Nov 2023 04:42:34 GMT
Business chiefs pay tribute to finance guru who helped Warren Buffett build Berkshire Hathaway.
Omegle: ‘How I got the dangerous chat site closed down’
Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:01:36 GMT
"Alice" speaks exclusively to the BBC after her successful lawsuit against Omegle forced it offline.
Tax break for businesses made permanent
Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:44:23 GMT
A policy allowing firms to deduct machinery and equipment costs from their tax bill has been made permanent.
Black Friday deals: How to shop smart and spot rip-offs
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 08:33:27 GMT
A report by Which? magazine has found only a fraction of discounted products are at their cheapest.
New parents could save £500 on baby formula, CMA says
Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:37:03 GMT
Families could make significant savings on baby formula by shopping around, watchdog says.
Could triple glazing become a UK standard?
Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:08:23 GMT
Triple glazed windows are becoming more common in the UK and some say they could become standard.
Energy saving tips: Five ways to cut costs this winter
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:22:57 GMT
Energy prices will be lower this winter than last - but you may be able to save even more on your bill.
Wilko: Lisa Wilkinson 'devastated' over the firm's failure
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:43:54 GMT
Lisa Wilkinson, who is also the granddaughter of the chain's founder, said she had let people down.
Saudi investment fund to buy 10% stake in Heathrow airport
Wed, 29 Nov 2023 03:25:53 GMT
Spanish infrastructure giant Ferrovial agreed to sell its 25% stake, held since 2006, for £2.4bn.
Black Friday: Amazon staff in Coventry strike
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:09:57 GMT
About 1,000 workers are on strike in Coventry on one of the biggest days of the year for online shopping.
Government spending plans 'a very big risk', says watchdog
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:56:50 GMT
The Office for Budget Responsibility says the plans are "uncertain" and rely on projected savings.
Can bamboo be big in construction?
Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:15:55 GMT
Bamboo is strong, light and sustainable, so why is it rarely used as a construction material in the West?
Tata Steel: Unions split on Port Talbot rescue plan
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:54:51 GMT
Unite changes its stance on an alternative plan to decarbonise the giant plant in Port Talbot.
What the Autumn Statement means for you and your money
Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:05:05 GMT
Now the speech has been delivered, what does it mean for your finances in the months ahead?
The electronic noses designed to prevent food poisoning
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 03:27:53 GMT
Tech firms have developed AI-powered sensors that can detect bacteria in food.
Interest rates: Why there is more pain still to come
Sun, 26 Nov 2023 01:56:01 GMT
Inflation may be easing but the impact of high interest rates is still to kick in for many people.
Discounts return to cut electricity use amid cold snap
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:18:11 GMT
National Grid ESO's scheme offers some households a chance to save on energy bills during peak hours.
Leasehold reforms: Michael Gove confident bill will pass by next election
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 01:26:11 GMT
The bill would make it easier and cheaper for homeowners to extend their lease or buy their freehold.
'Tourists are rethinking their relationship with Earth'
Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:02:59 GMT
An increasing number of holidaymakers are picking more environmentally-friendly trips.
John Lewis to offer health checks to customers
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:58:24 GMT
The department store is partnering with Covid-19 testing firm Randox Health to offer new services.
The hidden tax rise in the Autumn Statement
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:58:44 GMT
Tax cuts were the theme of Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement, but one major rise was hidden.
Metro Bank shareholders vote to back rescue deal
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:21:00 GMT
Nearly 93% of votes cast by shareholders backed the package which will raise extra funds.
Autumn Statement: Hunt denies tax cuts were pre-election giveaway
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:01:21 GMT
The chancellor insists his financial plans are not "crowd-pleasing" and he is not being dishonest.
Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt cuts National Insurance but tax burden still rises
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:18:20 GMT
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says tax cuts will boost growth - but official forecasts paint a gloomy picture.
Renting: Rising cost and lack of choice forcing families to smaller homes
Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:01:00 GMT
Older tenants are also struggling with essential bills as rents rise and the choice for tenants narrows.
Energy price cap will rise in January adding pressure on households
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:25:22 GMT
A new domestic energy price cap has been announced leading to higher bills for millions.
Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X
Sun, 26 Nov 2023 21:07:35 GMT
Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X.
UK economy growth forecasts slashed for next two years
Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:35:47 GMT
The economy will grow much more slowly than previously thought until 2025, the government's forecaster says.
Tobacco firm calls for tougher rules on vapes
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:01:38 GMT
BAT wants sellers to be licensed, and sweet flavours banned.
Customers furious after HSBC down for more than 24 hours
Sat, 25 Nov 2023 11:31:46 GMT
The firm says it is "really sorry" for the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday.
Turkey's central bank raises interest rates to 40%
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:02:00 GMT
Turkey has been hit with soaring prices, but its president has only recently allowed rate hikes.
The job-sharing apps that feel like online dating
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:05:56 GMT
New website platforms are working like matchmakers to connect potential job sharers.
Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene
Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:40:30 GMT
Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year after nearly a decade.
Eurostar Amsterdam-to-London services to be suspended for six months
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:02:11 GMT
Trains will be suspended from next June because of renovation work at Amsterdam's central station.
How factories are deploying AI on production lines
Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:03:41 GMT
Manufacturers are exploring how AI can predict machine faults before they happen.
Zhongzhi Enterprise Group: China investigates major shadow bank for 'crimes'
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:01:24 GMT
Zhongzhi Enterprise, one of China's biggest shadow banks, has lent billions to real estate firms.
TikTok owner ByteDance cuts gaming division jobs
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 01:48:50 GMT
The Chinese firm entered the sector in 2019 to compete with Tencent but failed to grab market share.
Only shop on Lismore saved after community buyout
Sun, 26 Nov 2023 08:10:26 GMT
Over 200 people backed the campaign to secure Lismore's closure-threatened store for the future.
Carnival UK withdraws 'fire-and-rehire' threat
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:40:10 GMT
Carnival UK says it will not pursue the controversial strategy which could have affected 900 crew.