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Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:22:59 GMT
The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.
Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:11:23 GMT
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.
'We hope it's not the end': Firm behind Prince George's baby shoes warns it may close
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:14:36 GMT
The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down".
Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:18:33 GMT
The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.
Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:23:12 GMT
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.
Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:10:01 GMT
Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.
Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:14:25 GMT
The US president's comments come as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to China.
Is your boss toxic? This is how to handle them
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:54:35 GMT
Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.
Why the US dollar hit a four-year low and could fall further
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:06:13 GMT
The falls have sparked questions about whether the world's go-to currency is losing its lustre.
Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:46:13 GMT
The company's revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped.
Trump threatens tariffs on Canada planes and nations selling oil to Cuba
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:12:07 GMT
Since returning to the White House last year, the US president has used tariffs as a key policy tool.
Planning bids for new homes rise in England but building remains low, data suggests
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:58:25 GMT
While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.
Boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:02:57 GMT
Paul Patterson will become the chair of Fujitsu's UK business responsible for its inquiry response.
Venezuelan MPs approve bill to open up oil sector to private firms
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:59:49 GMT
The change could pave the way for more foreign investment in the country's oil industry.
Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:29:16 GMT
Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.
Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:54:47 GMT
Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable.
Santander to close 44 branches and put 291 jobs at risk
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:56:09 GMT
The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures.
Water bills to rise again: Use our tool to find out by how much
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:03:04 GMT
The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April.
Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:22:48 GMT
Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.
Tesla cuts car models in shift to robots and AI
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:35:07 GMT
Multi-billionaire Elon Musk's electric car maker also said its annual revenue had fallen for the first time.
Vehicle production in the UK falls to 73-year low
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:01:35 GMT
The industry has "the toughest year in a generation" as vehicle making falls back to 1952 levels.
Why an India court ruling on a 2018 deal is rattling foreign investors
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:17:24 GMT
Investors are spooked by an order on a 2018 stake sale and fear it could open up old transactions to tax scrutiny.
Facebook-owner Meta to nearly double AI spending
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:16:17 GMT
Mark Zuckerberg's spending plans hint at further layoffs and changes within Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Lanarkshire to become 'one of the world's most advanced AI sites'
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:46:26 GMT
About 800 AI industry jobs will be created with a further 2,600 roles in the construction sector.
US Fed holds interest rates and defends independence
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:04:27 GMT
Two Fed officials voted for a cut, including the former head of Donald Trump's Council of Economic Advisers.
Starbucks scraps $250,000 cap on boss's use of company jet
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:10:31 GMT
The coffee chain changes Brian Niccol's travel budget due to media attention and "credible threat actors".
The Original Factory Shop collapses into administration
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:56:43 GMT
Some 1,180 jobs are at risk as the chain's administrators assess options.
'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:05:18 GMT
How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.
Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:05:55 GMT
India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.
Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:49:21 GMT
Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.
Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have?
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:39:51 GMT
Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.
AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:02:43 GMT
The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.
How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:19 GMT
The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.
Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:57:22 GMT
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.
Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:11 GMT
A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.
'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:26:30 GMT
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:08:55 GMT
India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?
'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:04:26 GMT
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:07:50 GMT
Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:51 GMT
More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.
Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:02:08 GMT
Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.
'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:58:29 GMT
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
Excel: The software that's hard to quit
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:07:59 GMT
Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.
How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:40 GMT
Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.
How the new road safety measures could affect you
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:37:07 GMT
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:53:13 GMT
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.
Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:04:25 GMT
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
Retail price index rose by 2.8% in 2025
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:53:37 GMT
The increase was fuelled by the prices of food, leisure, motoring and household services, Jersey Statistics says.
Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:18:33 GMT
The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.
'Relief' for pubs and hotels as rates revaluation halted
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:37:36 GMT
Finance Minister John O'Dowd said he had "listened carefully" to the concerns raised by hospitality.
Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:29:16 GMT
Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.
'You price something at £1.50 but people offer £1'
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:20:51 GMT
People at Accrington's indoor car boot sale sell everything from records to second hand tools.
The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:26:18 GMT
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:14:47 GMT
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:03 GMT
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:03:37 GMT
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:58:17 GMT
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
How Guest Dragon Jenna Meek likes to do business
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:30:27 GMT
Jenna Meek joins the Dragons' Den as a guest for the first time.
The Apprentice is back! Meet the new candidates
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:08:27 GMT
Twenty candidates are hoping to secure a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar.
Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:22:22 GMT
The BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.
1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year?
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:10:24 GMT
Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.
Does TikTok's US deal threaten the company's global ambitions?
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:28:55 GMT
TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC's Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.