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BBC News - Business

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:00:05 GMT
The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:01:47 GMT
The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:45:09 GMT
MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:07:58 GMT
Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:14:40 GMT
Some measures within the Employment Rights Bill are not due to come into force until 2027.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:03:29 GMT
The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:59:02 GMT
The retailer continues to recover from a cyber attack that is expected to hit profits by £300m.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:27:07 GMT
Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:33:26 GMT
The Nationwide says the fall may reflect weaker demand following April's changes to stamp duty.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:27:35 GMT
The US president suggests the cost-cutting agency the tech titan helped set up could be used against him.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:15:29 GMT
Publishers including Condé Nast and Sky News have welcomed the new tech from internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:42:37 GMT
Nikita Bier has previously developed platforms that have proved popular with teen users.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:59:44 GMT
Campaigners say the UK's system has been "overlooked for years", and investing in it is a "no-brainer".
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:36:49 GMT
The government met with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat after a report said drivers were sub-letting accounts.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:01:57 GMT
The announcement has come alongside the annual publication of royal finances.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:50:19 GMT
The government says workers at the Lindsey plant in Lincolnshire have been "badly let down".
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:23:20 GMT
MPs call for reform to the savings account which aims to help people save towards retirement or a first home.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:08:28 GMT
Aldi rebrands Greater Manchester store 'Aldeh' for Oasis' five homecoming gigs in Heaton Park.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:33:40 GMT
Ministers hope to reassure wavering MPs after a rebellion over benefits cuts led to a major climbdown.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:21:31 GMT
UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on more safety measures for online platforms, such as preventing screen-records of children's livestreams.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:24:48 GMT
Prada described the Kolhapuri sandals as "leather footwear" but did not mention its origins, prompting backlash.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:14:04 GMT
A new tax on technology firms is being halted after Trump threatened new tariffs on Canadian goods.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:33:31 GMT
The deal will give the UK motor industry preferential treatment and cut aerospace tariffs to zero.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:13:18 GMT
Network Rail is introducing speed restrictions and a revised timetable for Monday and Tuesday.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:26:01 GMT
Ben Goldsborough says he met with Geely on Monday and emphasised the need for "openness".
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 18:52:21 GMT
Trump says he thinks China's president will probably approve a sale to the unidentified group.
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:42:04 GMT
Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan.
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:57:37 GMT
Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:02:03 GMT
US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:43:54 GMT
The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:08:19 GMT
The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:07:33 GMT
The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:02:58 GMT
The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:16:55 GMT
Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:07:49 GMT
American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:29:33 GMT
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:53:06 GMT
Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:05:53 GMT
India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:12:36 GMT
The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:07:17 GMT
Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:01:54 GMT
Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:05:19 GMT
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:01:27 GMT
The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:00:05 GMT
The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:51:51 GMT
Planned changes to the benefits system will affect future claimants but not current recipients.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:33:26 GMT
The Nationwide says the fall may reflect weaker demand following April's changes to stamp duty.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:27:07 GMT
Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:51:13 GMT
A survey finds the number of Northern Ireland people who sometimes struggle to pay their electricity and gas bills fell this year.
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?
Sun, 18 May 2025 21:55:21 GMT
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

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