US shares and Bitcoin hit record highs on Trump win

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:29:38 GMT
The result could have a far-reaching implications for tax and trade policy, as well as economies around the world.

Asda to cut 475 jobs and reduce hybrid working

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:34:30 GMT
The retailer says it is restructuring the business amid a challenging market.

Warning millions will struggle to pay water bill rises

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:55:06 GMT
A proposed average rise of 21% over five years will cause 'intolerable strain', a consumer group warns.

Treasury should have declared overspend by law - OBR

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:33:12 GMT
Its chair says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.

PM responds to Sir Alan Bates after repeated requests

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:00:41 GMT
Sir Alan wrote to the PM twice in the past month, urging him to ensure victims receive full financial redress by March next year.

Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:07:22 GMT
Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.

Shoppers warned over luxury advent calendar scams

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:05 GMT
The consumer group Which? is urging shoppers looking for a good deal to beware of fake offers.

Primark considers investing outside UK due to Budget

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:26:21 GMT
The chief executive is concerned that the High Street will "bear the weight" of tax rises.

Tube strikes called off after union talks

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:46:09 GMT
London Underground drivers were due to walk out on 7 and 12 November.

Netflix Europe offices raided in tax fraud probe

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:41:01 GMT
The raid is part of an investigation in France and the Netherlands that began in November 2022.

Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:11:17 GMT
It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.

Boeing workers end 7-week strike on 38% pay rise deal

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:42:46 GMT
The damaging walkout by around 30,000 unionised Boeing workers started on 13 September.

Green energy plan needs 600 miles of power lines - report

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:51:26 GMT
Energy planners say Labour's 2030 electricity net zero target is "achievable" but a "huge challenge".

Shoplifting levels 'unacceptable', inquiry finds

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:54:07 GMT
Cases are under-reported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.

'Lying talent agent left us in lurch without cash and hope'

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:01:19 GMT
A talent agent who supplied actors to shows on the BBC and Netflix withheld cash due to them, former clients claim.

Sainsbury's to rival Aldi prices in smallest stores

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:01:22 GMT
It follows criticism that shopping in convenience stores can be more expensive than main supermarkets.

£15 jeans 'more durable' than £150 pair in tests

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:45:36 GMT
University of Leeds test clothes to advise fast fashion industry and results 'surprising'.

Reeves 'not immune' to criticism over NI hike

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 19:49:21 GMT
The chancellor defends the rise in employer contributions telling BBC public finances had to be strengthened.

Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 17:20:27 GMT
Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.

The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:01:32 GMT
A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.

The house paints that promise much more than colour

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:02:29 GMT
Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off.

Why Canada wants more overseas tourists to visit

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:01:41 GMT
Canada has launched a tourist drive but will tensions with China doom it to fail?

Can AI make life easier for people with dementia?

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:08:16 GMT
AI projects are underway to help ease the challenges of dementia.

Teashop 'forced to close' by VAT rules

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:09:54 GMT
Small businesses say they deliberately avoid earning too much, to stop becoming liable for the sales tax and losing money.

World's most indebted oil firm is headache for new Mexico leader

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:35:53 GMT
Claudia Sheinbaum inherits a buoyant manufacturing sector, but also a troubled state-owned oil firm.

Will AI make work burnout worse?

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:09:53 GMT
As more AI tools are rolled out, some argue they are contributing to employee burnout.

Nerves frayed in Canada and Mexico over US trade relations

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:02:56 GMT
As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact. 

Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 23:27:58 GMT
The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.