Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:09:13 GMT
The Bank rate was cut in August but many analysts do not expect any further reductions this year.

US to invest £150bn in UK, promising thousands of jobs

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:30:05 GMT
The UK government is calling this the largest commercial deal of its kind and expects it to create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs".

Could the US interest rate cut boost the housing market?

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:02:17 GMT
Borrowing costs are not guaranteed to come down much more than they already have, even after this week's rate cut.

Fed Reserve cuts interest rates but cautions over stalling job market

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:12:27 GMT
The Federal Reserve makes its first cut to interest rates since 2024, and signals more to come.

Food prices continue to surge as inflation remains at 3.8%

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:56:31 GMT
While UK inflation held steady in August, the pace of price rises for food surged, increasing cost of living pressures.

Spain counts the cost of "nightmare" wildfire summer

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:04:55 GMT
The country's farming and tourism sectors have been heavily affected by a spate of blazes.

Nvidia boss says UK will be 'AI superpower' as tech firms invest billions

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:00:11 GMT
Microsoft, Google and Nvidia have announced investments as part of a £31bn UK-US "Tech Prosperity Deal".

JLR supply chain staff told to apply for universal credit, union claims

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:50:02 GMT
Staff are being laid off with "reduced or zero pay" following a cyber attack, which has forced the carmaker to shut down, Unite union claims.

End of the road for manual drivers? More learners opt for automatics in tests

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:08:09 GMT
The UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend.

Nvidia boss 'disappointed' by report of China chip ban

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:23:24 GMT
Jensen Huang said the US needs "to make sure that that people can access this technology from all over the world".

Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits over social activism row

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:54 GMT
His resignation marks the latest development in a dispute with parent company Unilever.

UK hopes for 0% tariff on steel exports to US dashed

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:18:41 GMT
An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July.

GSK pledges $30bn US investment as UK's pharma woes deepen

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:01:06 GMT
The company is the latest pharma firm to have either reduced spending in the UK or diverted it to the US.

Sky to cut 600 jobs in streaming move plans

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:20:50 GMT
A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles.

State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:19:29 GMT
Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase.

US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:23:04 GMT
US safety regulators are probing Tesla's electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped.

How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:04:55 GMT
The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability.

JLR could face disruption until November after cyber hack, claim sources

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:11:30 GMT
The firm will restart production on 24 September but industry sources warn the impact could last longer.

Winter fuel payments stopped for 9.3 million people before government U-turn

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:39:00 GMT
Official data shows the number of people who received winter fuel payments after now-reversed government cuts.

Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:51:27 GMT
Trump is trying to oust Cook from her role as part of a standoff between the president and the US central bank.

Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:44:20 GMT
Google's president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK".

Wedgwood factory in 90-day pause after low demand

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:57:45 GMT
The pottery firm's Barlaston site will pause production from 29 September, with 70 workers on temporary leave.

Trump says he will sue New York Times for $15bn

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:31:12 GMT
He has accused the paper of defamation and libel, saying it served as a "mouthpiece" for Democrats.

Poorer Americans hit hardest as tariffs fuel price rises

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:13:23 GMT
Rising prices, partly driven by tariffs, could worsen a divide in the US economy between the haves and the have-nots.

Senate clears Trump pick Miran to Fed board ahead of key interest rate vote

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 01:18:06 GMT
His entry has raised concerns over the Fed's independence, following Trump's bid to reshape the central bank.

Beauty chain Bodycare to shut a further 30 stores

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:43:50 GMT
Administrators say they are hopeful the chain's remaining 85 stores can be saved.

Report those who celebrate Charlie Kirk death to employers, Vance says

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:40:56 GMT
The vice-president's remarks come amid a wave of firings over posts deemed inappropriate about Kirk's death.

AI challenges the dominance of Google search

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:03:20 GMT
The popularity of ChatGPT has raised questions about the future of traditional Google searches.

Will farming under solar panels take off?

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:01:08 GMT
Farming under solar panels is still in the early stages in India, but will it catch on?

'We are playing with fire': Fears persist over battery storage

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:03:51 GMT
More battery energy storage facilities are needed around the world, but fire risks remain.

Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:07:35 GMT
Google's AI overviews are diverting traffic away from online newspapers and other publications.

The US factory spending $100,000 a month more due to tariffs

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:57:20 GMT
The gulf between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground is starting to show.

The Caribbean islands battling the region's 'highest murder rate'

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 23:41:57 GMT
Turks and Caicos Islands, a popular high-end tourist destination, is beset with violent crime.

Trump's tariffs are pushing food and drink exporters closer to China

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:19:09 GMT
Agricultural brokers tell the BBC there has been a surge of interest from exporters in trade with China.

The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:01:17 GMT
Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up?

Lack of charging facilities a 'barrier' for electric lorries

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:01:15 GMT
Haulage firms are introducing electric heavy goods vehicles, but say many more chargers are needed.

Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:09:13 GMT
The Bank rate was cut in August but many analysts do not expect any further reductions this year.

Why is UK inflation still rising?

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:38:55 GMT
UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

Food prices continue to surge as inflation remains at 3.8%

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:56:31 GMT
While UK inflation held steady in August, the pace of price rises for food surged, increasing cost of living pressures.

Will UK interest rates fall further?

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:18:01 GMT
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Chip shop cuts costs by using AI to take orders

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:11:05 GMT
Brad Lee, from The Nippy Chippy in Stonehouse, says he decided to use AI because of rising costs.

Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:06:35 GMT
Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:00:58 GMT
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry

Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:01:04 GMT
The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour

Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:11:02 GMT
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:04:10 GMT
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

How to get out of a customer service 'doom loop'

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:48:45 GMT
BBC Breakfast Business Presenter Emma Vardy has these tips for how to get complaints heard - and dealt with - when you're dealing with customer services.

Martin Lewis: Act now to save on your energy bills

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:36:28 GMT
Still on an energy price cap tariff? Martin Lewis has this warning for you ahead of the 2% rise on 1 October.

Short guide to saving money for freshers - by students

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:24:23 GMT
Three students share their savvy tips for saving money at university.

Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT
Unveiling a hidden scandal affecting a group of former Premier League players.

Martin Lewis has this warning for women over 40

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:24:58 GMT
He explains how some women could be owed thousands of pounds in relation to their state pension.