Pizza Hut to close 68 UK restaurants

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:21:36 GMT
The move will lead to more than 1,200 redundancies, but 64 other restaurants will be saved.

Penguin and Club bars can no longer be called chocolate

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:40:41 GMT
The rising cost of cocoa has led to the manufacturers changing their recipe.

Chancellor says Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:05:42 GMT
Rachel Reeves made the comments about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers.

Bankers on edge, a gilded cash room and US blaming China - my week with global finance elite

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 21:54:55 GMT
After five days talking to ministers, bankers and trade negotiators at the IMF, the BBC's Faisal Islam assesses the global outlook.

China's economic growth slows as trade tensions with US flare up

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:36:20 GMT
Beijing has avoided any sharp downturn but faces economic challenges including US tariffs.

Housing secretary says 'job on the line' over 1.5m housing target

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:01:02 GMT
Housing secretary tells BBC Panorama widespread scepticism will make hitting target "all the sweeter".

China will soon have a new Five Year Plan. Here's how they have changed the world so far

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:46:24 GMT
Beijing's leaders are deciding on a blueprint that sets China's economic goals for the next decade.

How nervous are investors about the stock market?

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:35:37 GMT
As shares remain high, investors have been jumping at signs of trouble.

Ed Miliband hints at cut to VAT on energy bills

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:38:40 GMT
The energy secretary says the government needs to address the "cost-of-living crisis" facing the country.

Betfred says all its shops may close if Reeves hikes gambling tax

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 08:01:47 GMT
The company's co-founder says it would be forced to close all its sites, putting 7,500 jobs at risk, if gambling taxes go up.

Government vows to create 400,000 jobs in energy sector

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:20:31 GMT
Ed Miliband says the UK's clean energy sector needs developing in order to "get bills down for good".

Lamborghini swerves away from all-electric future

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:45:04 GMT
Customers still want "the sound and the emotion" of internal combustion engines, the company's boss Stephan Winkelmann said.

Squeaky shoes lead to lawsuit for being 'embarrassing'

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:58:30 GMT
Athletic shoe company On is facing a lawsuit from customers who claim that its sneakers produce annoying squeaks.

Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:31:07 GMT
President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".

Fears over US banks cause stock market jitters

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:46:08 GMT
Problems at two US regional banks have made investors nervous and triggered a sell-off in shares.

Cafes and food delivery apps are our new rivals, says Greene King boss

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:01:09 GMT
Young adults are drinking less, so the likes of Nick Mackenzie are having to expand the appeal of pubs.

China has found Trump's pain point - rare earths

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:31:59 GMT
China holds a near-monopoly in the processing of the elements crucial for making everything from smartphones to fighter jets.

British Gas owner among firms fined for underpaying staff

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:04:51 GMT
A list of nearly 500 employers fined more than £10m for failing to pay the minimum wage is released.

Major UK rare earths refinery scrapped in favour of US

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:37:15 GMT
The project would have given the UK a strategic foothold in the rare earths industry.

'You are willing to lose the money, but not the person' says romance scam victim

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:02:28 GMT
Varun Yadav lost his entire life savings after he was a victim of romance fraud on a dating app.

Reeves plans 'targeted action' on bills in Budget

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:01:43 GMT
The chancellor is planning moves to help households with the cost of living in the Budget.

Trump administration sued over $100K fee for skilled worker visas

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:15:31 GMT
The president has defended the fee and said the programme - used widely by US tech companies - was being abused

China's biggest shopping event starts five weeks early to revive spending

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 03:20:26 GMT
Typically a shopping event that begins on 11 November - Singles Day has kicked off earlier this year.

Spotify working on AI music tools with major record labels

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:48:01 GMT
The streaming service says it will respect artists' rights in creating new "responsible" AI products.

UK economy grew slightly in August ahead of key Budget

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:42:45 GMT
The 0.1% growth follows a slight contraction in the economy during July, official figures show.

Betting firm Paddy Power to close 57 shops in UK and Ireland

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:19:39 GMT
Its parent company said affected staff would be "offered redeployment opportunities where possible".

Protests and food poisonings test Indonesian president's first year in office

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:54:55 GMT
Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges.

How good is the battery in a used electric vehicle?

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:06:33 GMT
Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.

Netherlands' renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:04:37 GMT
Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.

Why AI is being trained in rural India

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:22:10 GMT
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.

Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:32:04 GMT
The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.

How will the EU's new border system work?

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:18:49 GMT
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:43:35 GMT
The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.

Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade?

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:10:24 GMT
Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.

Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:01:43 GMT
The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.

The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 23:19:10 GMT
The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid.

The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:01:20 GMT
More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?

Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:02:08 GMT
As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.

The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:09:59 GMT
Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.

'There's no way we can afford $100,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:11:05 GMT
Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.

Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:06:31 GMT
"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.

Charity starts 'new chapter' with larger premises

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:37:36 GMT
The Droitwich Community Pantry and Fridge aims to tackle food waste and assist families in need.

How will car loan compensation payments work?

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:30:49 GMT
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

Families being priced out of London, Assembly told

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 07:02:30 GMT
There has been a drop in birth rates and the number of children living in London, experts say.

How to make money from your bank in time for Christmas

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:42:44 GMT
Martin Lewis explains how you can get up to £400 of free cash - by switching bank accounts.

When is the Budget and what might be in it?

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:46:00 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:26:40 GMT
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

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.

How to make money from your bank in time for Christmas

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:42:44 GMT
Martin Lewis explains how you can get up to £400 of free cash - by switching bank accounts.

The Interview

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:30:00 GMT
Simon Jack speaks to Jamie Dimon, head of US bank JP Morgan Chase about the global economy

Witness History

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT
In 2001, economist Jim O’Neill wrote a report on countries set to shape the world economy

The Inquiry

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:30:00 GMT
Trump is embracing crypto, but is he building a new kind of American economy?

How you could get £700 for being mis-sold a car loan

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:46:57 GMT
Millions of people can now claim back around £700 after being mis-sold car finance between 2007 and 2024.