'Chicken Licken' views will hold us back, says Bank economist

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:37:13 GMT
The Bank of England's Andy Haldane says now is not the time for pessimism about the UK's recovery.

Fuller's pub chain says home working could cost one in 10 jobs

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:30:20 GMT
The government's decision to encourage people to work from home will hit its city-centre pubs.

Ocado overtakes Tesco as most valuable UK retailer

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:25:27 GMT
Online grocery delivery firm's stock market valuation beats Tesco's as the Covid crisis continues.

TSB to close a third of branches and cut 900 jobs

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:16:20 GMT
The bank has named the 164 branches to shut, adding to the 82 earmarked for closure in November.

Strong recovery in UK housing market, says Nationwide

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 08:14:01 GMT
Annual house price growth of 5% in September was the result of post-lockdown demand, Nationwide says.

Ex-Audi boss stands trial over 'dieselgate' scandal in Germany

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:00:49 GMT
Rupert Stadler is the first first top executive to stand trial over the 2015 emissions-cheating scandal.

UK beef exports to US resume after more than 20 years

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:00:25 GMT
The US banned British beef exports in the wake of the Mad Cow Disease scandal in the 1990s.

Coronavirus: 'We have next to no income. There is no help for us'

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:09:48 GMT
Dejection over latest government help for business has left many small firms fearing for their futures.

Brexit: Blow to UK car industry in search for EU deal

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:26:19 GMT
Documents seen by the BBC suggest key priorities for the car sector have been rebuffed by Brussels.

Shell to cut up to 9,000 jobs as oil demand slumps

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:44:39 GMT
The move comes five months after it cut its dividend for the first time since World War Two.

Boohoo profit soars despite factory conditions row

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:25:09 GMT
Half-year profits rise 51% as the firm pledges to address issues over pay and working conditions.

Kylie Jenner's make-up firm warns of Shopify data breach

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:15:50 GMT
Customers names, addresses, emails and the last four digits of credit cards were among data stolen.

William Hill agrees $2.9bn takeover by Caesars Palace-owner

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 08:08:19 GMT
Owner of the famed Las Vegas casino set to acquire the UK firm after takeover battle.

Universal Credit: Plea not to axe £20 a week ‘lifeline’

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:00:26 GMT
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation calls on the chancellor to extend an increase to Universal Credit.

Disney to cut 28,000 jobs at US theme parks

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 02:36:46 GMT
Prolonged closures and limited capacity at the parks has forced the company to cut its workforce.

Extra facility opened for planes grounded by Covid-19

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 03:27:00 GMT
Analysts say it's an indication of more trouble ahead for the struggling airline industry

Love turns to hate as LVMH sues 'dismal' Tiffany

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:21:06 GMT
The Louis Vuitton-owner claims jeweller Tiffany is no longer the business it agreed to buy last November.

Coronavirus: Hundreds of thousands of airline jobs at risk, warns industry body

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:37:48 GMT
A body representing 290 airlines warns it will be 2024 before air traffic reaches pre-pandemic levels.

'This pandemic has left me with nothing job wise'

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:56:40 GMT
The coronavirus crisis has eroded young people's confidence in the future, says the Prince's Trust.

Ex-Sainsbury's boss takes key NHS Test and Trace job

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:17:11 GMT
Mike Coupe takes over as director of Covid-19 testing amid heavy criticism of the operation.

Tesco targets 300% rise in vegan meat sales

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:41:27 GMT
The retailer wants to boost meat alternative sales by 2025 as part of a sustainability drive.

B&M discount chain to open up to 45 stores

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:11:18 GMT
The discount chain says sales soared during the coronavirus lockdown.

Greggs staff face fewer hours or losing their jobs

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:47:33 GMT
The baker says around 50% of its shops have staffing levels too high for current customer demand.

Foreign butchers and bricklayers 'needed in UK'

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:41:57 GMT
Shortages in social care staff are also highlighted in a report from government migration advisers.

Work and Money: How do I pick an 'apocalypse-proof' career?

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:25:21 GMT
Listen to the latest Work Your Money – business and money advice podcast.

Thousands have been waiting months for holiday refunds

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:04:59 GMT
"They've got your money and are not passing it on". Thousands have been waiting for holiday refunds.

Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:02:41 GMT
The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.

'If you steal music, you aren't a real music fan'

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 23:52:08 GMT
The music industry is trying to clamp down on the latest form of music piracy known as stream-ripping.

'I monitor my staff with software that takes screenshots'

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:26:04 GMT
Many have struggled to get to grips with working from home, but would surveillance technology help?

First-time buyers: 'Mortgages are so inaccessible now'

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:32:29 GMT
As lenders ask for higher deposits, first-time buyers say how difficult it is to get a mortgage now.

The woman who quit smoking and built a global hypnotherapy firm

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 23:13:16 GMT
Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession.

High Street hopefuls: The people opening new shops

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 23:14:07 GMT
The entrepreneurs opening High Street businesses during Covid when others have closed or gone digital.

Local food heroes: Tesco teams up with Olio

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 23:01:24 GMT
Supermarket chain Tesco has teamed up with the food-sharing app Olio in a bid to reduce food waste.

My Money: 'Hollie thinks she spent less than me'

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 23:57:41 GMT
Jay and Hollie from Liverpool take us through their week's spending.

'One day everyone will use China's digital currency'

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 23:16:08 GMT
China plans a digital version of its currency, which some say could become a big global payment system.