Budget 2021: Furlough scheme to be extended until September

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 02:19:46 GMT
The move will help millions of people, Rishi Sunak says, ahead of setting out his tax and spending plans.

Budget 2021: What we know so far about Sunak's spending plans

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:00:46 GMT
From money for the arts to help for small firms, here are the spending plans announced so far.

Some UK arrivals 'still waiting' for quarantine Covid tests

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:01:43 GMT
International arrivals from countries not on the UK's "red list" must take two Covid tests during quarantine.

Budget 2021: Five things to look out for from Rishi Sunak

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:00:38 GMT
Tax rises and an extension of Covid support are both tipped to be announced in this week’s Budget.

Hill review: London takes aim at Amsterdam with new listing rules

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:30:32 GMT
Under proposals in a new report, company founders could maintain control even after listing them on a London exchange.

Rio Tinto chief to step down over cave destruction

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:40:15 GMT
The 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelters were destroyed to make way for an iron ore mine last year.

Pontins used 'undesirables list' of Irish surnames

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:54:54 GMT
The holiday firm promises to change after disclosure of a list to screen out Gypsies and Travellers.

Unions fear huge job losses as 'saviour of steel' hits crisis

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:19:50 GMT
Unions fear for 5,000 jobs in UK steel and engineering as owner Sanjeev Gupta hits financial crisis.

Nike exec quits after son's trainer resale firm revealed

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:29:07 GMT
He reportedly used a credit card in her name to buy shoes for his resale company.

Energy firms overcharged one million switching customers

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:01:11 GMT
Households were overcharged by a total of £7.2m when they should have been protected from price rises.

UK house prices see 'surprise' pick-up, says Nationwide

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:30:38 GMT
An unexpected acceleration in values last month pushed prices to a record high, the Nationwide says.

Taylor Wimpey sets aside £125m for cladding and fire safety repairs

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:23:55 GMT
The UK housebuilder sets aside more money to help bring buildings in line with latest regulations.

Budget 2021: Furlough set to be extended - Kwasi Kwarteng

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:49:19 GMT
Kwasi Kwarteng says help for firms and workers will continue, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares to unveil the Budget.

Funerals: Cold-calling ban among plans for pre-paid services

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:12:17 GMT
Stricter rules are proposed for when the sector is overseen by the UK's financial regulator.

'Find people who complement your weaknesses'

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:11:37 GMT
Amber Atherton, boss of tech firm Zyper, says you need staff who are good at things you might not be.

Waste food: What do you do with 86 tonnes of celeriac?

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:04:46 GMT
With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste.

Teen entrepreneurs: 'My friend's pug inspired my business'

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:07:30 GMT
Meet three teenagers who decided to set up their own businesses in lockdown.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala makes history at WTO

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:45:04 GMT
The former Nigerian finance minister becomes the first woman, and the first African, head of the WTO.

'Farms are going to need different kinds of robots'

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:07:15 GMT
A growing number of tech firms are helping farmers better look after their animals and crops.

The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 01:38:45 GMT
Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline.

Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:12:56 GMT
A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks.

Vintage technology: 'It sounds so much cleaner'

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:08:53 GMT
Why do people like to use ancient personal organisers and music players?

Budget 2021: BBC editors on what to expect

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:34:34 GMT
BBC editors Faisal Islam and Simon Jack tell us what Chancellor Rishi Sunak might have in store.

Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 00:01:50 GMT
Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.