The slow and delicate aircraft taking on spy missions
Light aircraft that can fly and loiter at very high altitudes could provide back-up for spy satellites. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Train strikes set to cause travel disruption
Aslef union members will walk out in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/63njPVr via ...
UK on track for record tax levels, IFS think tank says
A study says taxes will reach 37% of national income by next election - the highest since 1948. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zV...
Evergrande: Anxious Chinese home buyers reel from crisis
As China's housing crisis grows, so have fears that dreams of home ownership have been bulldozed. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
HS2: Unions call for emergency summit on rail line's future
The TUC says stakeholders in the high-speed rail line must be brought together "urgently". from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Campaigners call for more energy support for vulnerable households
Charities and consumer groups say many people will struggle to pay their energy bills again this winter. from BBC News - Business https://...
The self-driving trucks that are deliberately crashed
A maker of autonomous lorries is using AI software to prang computerised versions of the vehicles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
UAW strike: Why are US car workers walking out?
Nearly 13,000 workers for Ford, General Motors and Stellantis have gone on a historic, co-ordinated strike. from BBC News - Business https...
Average five-year mortgage drops below 6%
The typical rate for a five-year mortgage has fallen to 5.99% after interest rates were held. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xGgN...
Rishi Sunak repeatedly dodges questions over future of HS2 rail
Speculation is mounting the government could delay or scrap the second leg of the line to Manchester. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
X scraps tool to report electoral fake news - Researchers
A research organisations say the feature is now only available in European Union countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/08GgvO...
Evergrande: China property giant suspends shares amid reports of detained leaders
The stricken Chinese property giant suspends trading as reports emerge of its chairman being taken. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
The deep rooted problem holding back the UK economy
The UK has an underinvestment crisis - our future prosperity depends on this changing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jiDB9nv vi...
Blackouts less likely this winter says National Grid
Supply is more secure this year suggesting less pressure on the network, the electricity system operator says. from BBC News - Business ht...
Rosebank oil field: Will it mean cheaper energy bills?
Regulators have approved the development of a controversial oil field in the North Sea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ks5GaU7 v...
H&M admits it needs to improve sizing consistency
The retailer admits sizing needs to be more consistent after its new returns fee sparks a backlash. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
HS2 firm 'cautious' over taking future UK projects
Speculation the project could be scrapped raises doubts about future projects, says construction firm boss. from BBC News - Business https...
Rosebank oil field given go-ahead by regulator
Development and production consents have been given to the offshore development west of Shetland. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after studio deal
They can return to work while they vote on whether to approve a three-year deal that offers pay rises. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Trump liable for fraud, judge finds in New York civil case
Donald Trump exaggerated his net worth and asset values to get better loans, a New York judge rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Galaxy chocolate bar size shrinks but price rises
Mars says making the bar smaller was "necessary" because of higher costs such as raw materials. from BBC News - Business https:/...
HS2: Scrapping Manchester link would be very stupid, says ex-rail chief
Former Strategic Rail Authority boss says cancelling the leg to Manchester would hurt other projects. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Water firms forced to pay back customers for poor performance
Ofwat orders companies to return £114m to households by cutting bills after missing targets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Vwph...
Evergrande shares slide as mainland unit misses debt payment
Several current and former executives have been detained says Chinese business wire Caixin. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/esiLFf...
US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech
The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/70O3BiQ ...
Farmers turn to tech as bees struggle to pollinate
With bee populations struggling, mechanical pollination may be increasingly needed as a back-up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/T...
Richest oil states should pay climate tax, says Gordon Brown
The former Labour PM wants the wealthiest oil producers to help poorer nations tackle climate change. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Hollywood writers in deal to end US studio strike
Screenwriters hail an "exceptional" tentative deal to end a strike that has halted film and TV production. from BBC News - Busin...
State-owned British Business Bank makes £147m annual loss
The bank says wider economic problems led to a drop in the valuation of businesses it has invested in. from BBC News - Business https://if...
The shadowy Chinese firm that owns chunks of Cambodia
It secured a deal to control a fifth of Cambodia's coastline - 15 years on, it has barely got started. from BBC News - Business https:...
NME: The high-end magazines making a vinyl-style comeback
The once-mass market UK music bible NME returns as a premium product with scarcity as a selling point. from BBC News - Business https://if...
CBI: Scandal-hit organisation secures emergency funding
The business group has secured emergency funding from banks after a series of misconduct allegations. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Locally controlled buses return to Greater Manchester after 37 years
Greater Manchester's mayor Andy Burnham hails the "coming-of-age moment" for English devolution. from BBC News - Business ht...
HS2: 'Crazy' not to review project due to soaring costs - Shapps
Grant Shapps cites Ukraine war costs and a spike in inflation as reasons to weigh up the rail project. from BBC News - Business https://if...
How to save money even when the budget is tight
The interest paid on savings is better than anything seen for years, so how can you save when bills are rising? from BBC News - Business h...
Rishi Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce
The group set up to drive home insulation and boiler upgrades is a casualty of the PM's green rethink. from BBC News - Business https:...
MPs call for energy bill help to stave off winter crisis
Urgent action is needed to help households cope with higher bills, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/O2AqteG via IFTTT
HS2: Johnson warns against 'mutilated' version of HS2
The former PM airs concerns as firms seek clarity over the government's commitment to the rail link. from BBC News - Business https://...
Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa
Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/b5z1...
Tax cuts 'virtually impossible' at present, says Jeremy Hunt
The chancellor says the cost of public debt has left him with some "very difficult decisions". from BBC News - Business https://...
Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for approval
The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition watchdog says. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Labour pledges more watchdog power after Truss mini-budget
The changes could prevent a repeat of the mistakes made in Liz Truss's mini-budget, the party says. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Warner Bros to expand Barbie movie studios in UK
The project will see capacity at the Leavesden facility near London expanding by more than 50%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TN...
JPEX: Hong Kong investigates influencer-backed crypto exchange
About 2,000 investors lost money on the JPEX platform which was advertised on Hong Kong's metro. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Chevron and unions agree to end Western Australia gas strikes
The dispute triggered volatile trading on energy markets over concerns it could hit global gas supplies. from BBC News - Business https://...
Warning cost-of-living payments fail to last
The UK's biggest food bank provider says the payments provide only temporary respite before demand returns. from BBC News - Business h...
Firms forced to sell more electric cars despite petrol ban delay
Car makers will still have to ensure 22% of cars sold are electric from 2024, industry sources say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Government borrowing rose to £11.6bn in August
Public borrowing was higher than most economists had expected last month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8rmwOvA via IFTTT
Bankrupted Post Office Horizon victim demands answers after 17 years
An ongoing inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal examines the case of Lee Castleton. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mHgrODp via IF...
Less rentals homes due to energy policy uncertainty
Landlords say the uncertain directions of travel from the government is impacting investment choices from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Fed holds interest rates steady - for now
The US central bank signals it could raise its key interest rate again this year from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OWNuvT8 via IFTTT
UK interest rate rise bets slashed after inflation fall
Interest rates were widely expected to rise to 5.5%, but half of investors now think they may not change. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Parents in US offered refunds for Fortnite purchases
Parents in the US whose children made unintended in-game purchases will be offered $245m (£198m) in refunds. from BBC News - Business http...
Warning petrol ban delay could stop people buying electric
Plans to push back the ban on new petrol and diesel cars could delay shift to electric, the SMMT says. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Slowing food prices drive surprise fall in inflation
Inflation fell for the third month in a row in August, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/P4hy6Vj via IFTTT
Fukushima: China's seafood imports from Japan down 67% in August
The fall came as Japan started to release treated waste water from the damaged nuclear power plant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Government row with Facebook over private messages
The government has launched a campaign criticising Meta for planned encryption of Facebook messages. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry given new contracts
The rail operators have been awarded the long-term contract renewals by the Department for Transport. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
UK inflation set to be highest of advanced economies
Prices will rise faster in the UK than in any other G7 economy this year, a forecast suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/h5X...
H&M starts charging shoppers for online returns
Customers must now pay £1.99 when they return items either in store or online, although members are exempt. from BBC News - Business https...
Global oil prices surge to 10-month high
The price of a barrel of oil rose above $95 on Tuesday, stoking fears it could impact inflation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0...
Elon Musk: Social media platform X could go behind paywall
The billionaire suggested the social media platform, now called X, could charge for use of "the system". from BBC News - Busines...
New tax divides India's booming computer games sector
The Indian government's forthcoming tax on the industry doesn't apply to all types of games. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
IMF pledges to stay in 'our lane' on climate
The US, a major backer of the IMF, has been pushing to refine the mission of the global lender. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Qx...
Post Office: Horizon scandal victims offered £600,000 compensation
The sum is for postmasters whose wrongful convictions for theft and false accounting have now been overturned. from BBC News - Business ht...
Disability benefits cost could rocket, report says
The study says action needs to be taken to improve the health of people who are about to retire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/C...
Two pubs a day disappearing in England and Wales
Some 383 pubs were demolished or converted for other uses between January and June, government figures show. from BBC News - Business http...
No final HS2 decision until revised costs known, say Labour
Shadow minister Pat McFadden says its policy on high speed rail will be set out in the party's manifesto. from BBC News - Business htt...
Shein in talks to buy Missguided from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group
Retail group Frasers is looking to sell the online clothing brand to the global fast fashion giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Port Talbot: Tata Steel would have left UK without aid - Welsh secretary
A £500m UK government pledge saved Port Talbot's steelworks from closure, Welsh secretary says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
UAW strike: Biden says striking car workers deserve 'fair share'
The president urges Ford, General Motors and Stellantis to "go further" to meet the union demands. from BBC News - Business http...
Job fears remain despite funds for Port Talbot steelworks
Residents and community leaders are worried about future steel jobs despite £1.2bn investment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tRn...
First grain ships arrive in Ukraine using new route
Officials say the vessels will deliver 200,000 tonnes of wheat to world markets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rDTSsKC via IFTTT
Marks & Spencer scraps plastic for paper bags
Marks & Spencer said the move should cut plastics use. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/r7IG8ka via IFTTT
Everton takeover news: Farhad Moshiri agrees to sell club to American investment fund
Premier League Everton are set to have new owners after Farhad Moshiri agrees to sell his 94% stake in the club to 777 Partners. from BBC ...
Train drivers announce two more strike days
The Aslef union announces its latest industrial action in the long-running row over pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7sRYpQc ...
Port Talbot steelworkers await job news
Tata Steel's negotiations for funding for greener steel could cost Port Talbot up to 3,000 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Gatwick flights cancelled after air traffic control staff shortages
Some 22 flights from the airport were cancelled and more delayed due to an air control staff shortage. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Port Talbot: Steelworkers frightened by Tata job loss reports
Steelworkers say they have been kept in the dark amid reports of 3,000 job losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gr7Q3DM via IF...
AI and sound - helping firms build their own 'sonic identity'
Artificial intelligence is assisting companies in developing their own signature sounds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MahjNe1 ...
Chick-fil-A to try again in UK four years after LGBT backlash
The US fast food chain closed its initial store in 2019 following protests by campaigners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Dik1b29...
Deloitte: Belfast jobs at risk as firm to make redundancies
Jobs will be lost in Belfast as the firm plans to cut 3% of its 27,000-person UK workforce. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5O8deD...
France's Carrefour puts up 'shrinkflation' warning signs
Carrefour is telling its customers which products are smaller than they used to be. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qsSrFHE via I...
French iPhone 12 warning: European regulators examine alert on radiation levels
European regulators assess possible health risks after France's decision to temporarily halt sales. from BBC News - Business https://i...
'I wasn't heard at meetings, so did something about it'
Pamela Maynard, CEO of Avanade, shares her advice to get ahead at work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sJBN0VU via IFTTT
John Lewis recovery plan to take two years longer
The retailer says inflation and investments mean its plan to return to profit will be pushed back to 2028. from BBC News - Business https:...
Tim Gurner: Australian tycoon calls for layoffs to fix worker attitudes
Tim Gurner says "we need to see pain in the economy" to remind people they are lucky to have jobs. from BBC News - Business http...
Arm share sale values UK chip designer at over $54bn
The shares were priced at the top of the range that had been indicated to prospective investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/n...
Cash payments rise for first time in 10 years
Payments made with notes and coins rose as the cost of living started to bite, but debit card use was higher. from BBC News - Business htt...
France halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels
Apple has been told it must recall every iPhone 12 sold in the country if it cannot fix the problem. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Strikes and wet weather cause UK economy to shrink
Official figures show the UK economy contracted by 0.5% in July, more than economists predicted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/d...
Google antitrust trial: Tech giant denies abusing power to gain monopoly
In a landmark trial brought by the US government, the tech giant denies using illegal practices to gain a monopoly. from BBC News - Busine...
BP boss resigns amid review of 'personal relationships'
The oil giant said Bernard Looney had not been "fully transparent" in disclosures about past relationships with colleagues. from...
Value of UK mortgage arrears jumps by a third
The value of mortgage arrears jumped by almost 30% as interest rates increase. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EgfqjYz via IFTTT
Pensions: Women get 35% less than men due to care responsibilities
Taking time off or working part-time means less money can be saved in pensions for retirement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oih...
Triple lock means state pension set to rise by 8.5% in April
It will be the second significant rise in the state pension in two years, but could pull more into paying tax. from BBC News - Business ht...
Pay growth catches up with price rises
Regular pay rose by 7.8% in May to July compared with the same period last year, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Stopping the scammers who target online jobseekers
Fraudsters are using fake job ads to try to get people to give them money or their personal data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich
The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
What went wrong at Wilko?
The beloved discount retailer was founded in 1930 but now all 400 stores are set to close within weeks. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Wilko stores and jobs set to go as rescue deal fails
Canadian billionaire Doug Putman's rescue efforts were dashed by rising costs and a complicated deal. from BBC News - Business https:/...
BMW investment secures future of Mini factories
BMW expected to invest £600m in preparing its Oxfordshire plant to build the next generation of electric cars. from BBC News - Business ht...
Farmers 'struggling' to recruit harvest workers
Tessa Elliot says "potatoes aren't going to be on the table" if seasonal workers are not found. from BBC News - Business htt...
UK government to be reported to UN over strike law by TUC
The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels
Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GbBFJfR via IFT...
Stopping the scammers who target online jobseekers
Fraudsters are using fake job ads to try to get people to give them money or their personal data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Heathrow and Gatwick airports have Raac on sites
Heathrow has means to keep it safe, while Gatwick has found no cause for concern. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Iz5Hhyw via IFT...
State pension and triple lock: What is it worth and when do you get it?
Figures being published will be critical to setting the annual increase in the state pension. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NyoW...
Thodex cryptocurrency boss jailed for 11,196 years in Turkey for fraud
Faruk Fatih Ozer was found guilty of defrauding millions of dollars from investors in his collapsed Thodex platform. from BBC News - Busin...
Apple shares slide after China government iPhone ban reports
The technology giant's stock market valuation has fallen by almost $200bn in the last two days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Five million vapes thrown away every week - research
Waste problem caused by single-use products quadruples in year, says Material Focus from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Z7SUBTi via I...
Fourth FTX executive Ryan Salame pleads guilty
The pleading comes ahead of the October trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1QCyU7r via IFTTT
How AI may be a powerful tool in treating male infertility
Fertility experts are now using artificial intelligence to help find sperm in medical samples. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PgU...
Vet prices: 'I spent £12,000 on my pug'
Pet owners reveal how much their vet bills set them back, as a review of the industry is launched. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary hit with cream pies by climate protesters
Michael O'Leary declared the cream pies delicious after wiping himself down in Brussels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mbuJ3...
Electric vehicle production begins at unique plant
The Stellantis factory in Cheshire is the UK's only factory dedicated to only electric vehicles. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Vet prices review over fears pet owners are being overcharged
Pet owners and vet workers are being asked for their experiences by the UK's competitions regulator. from BBC News - Business https://...
Heating on prescription trial suggests fewer NHS visits
A trial by a UK university suggests patients prescribed free heating were hospitalised less often. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Deezer and Universal to launch 'artist-centric' streaming model
The new streaming model will generate bigger royalties for artists that people choose to listen to. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Students cut back on food as cost of living soars
Some had to skip meals, take on debt or dip into savings last year as costs soared, research shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Wilko shops set to close next week named
Staff being made redundant were told of the news this morning, with shops closing next week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UGeLT...
Disability and illness benefit changes proposed
The government says it hopes new work capability assessments reforms will come into force by 2025. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Chevron and unions in talks to avert Australia LNG strike
Workers are scheduled to begin a series of stoppages from Thursday in the dispute over pay and conditions. from BBC News - Business https:...
Long wave radio fans mourn fading frequencies
Now disappearing, long wave radio broadcasts once gave a taste of far flung countries and cultures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Champneys founder Dorothy Purdew dies aged 91
Born to a working class family, Ms Purdew launched one of the UK's most successful spa chains. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Schools struggle over RAAC crumbling concrete measures
A governor tells the BBC her school is struggling to find engineers to provide remedial work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MkYS...
Wilko rival B&M saves up to 51 stores from closure
B&M has struck a deal to take on dozens of Wilko's 400 shops after it collapsed into administration. from BBC News - Business http...
Wegovy: Weight-loss drug firm becomes Europe's most valuable
Shares rose after the Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk launched the popular drug in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Are spending cuts to blame for the schools concrete crisis?
Capital spending on education has been squeezed since 2010 as money has been redirected to healthcare. from BBC News - Business https://if...
New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules
A European Union law will require portable devices to have a common charger by 2024. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WfG2DQB via ...
Barbie overtakes Super Mario Bros to be 2023's biggest box office hit
Margot Robbie's hit movie becomes the year's most successful film at box offices around the world. from BBC News - Business https:...
Airlines could face crackdown on hidden fees
Consumers should have accurate information upfront before making a purchase, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Asda owners probed over action to curb price rises
MPs ask Asda's co-owner, Mohsin Issa, whether issues over its finances are preventing more being done. from BBC News - Business https:...
Country Garden: Property shares jump on debt reprieve
The Chinese developer reportedly secured an extension to a key debt payment deadline at the weekend. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Rail disruption: Train cancellations as high as 13% in 2023
One station, managed by TransPennine Express, has had 13% of its trains cancelled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aTzoBch via IF...
Five ways to save money on your packed lunch
The lunchbox is back after the summer holidays so here are some top tips on making savings at lunchtime. from BBC News - Business https://...
Tesco staff offered body cameras over crime fears
It follows similar moves by other retailers and daily incidents rising from 450 a day, up to 850. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
UK economy makes stronger recovery during Covid
Revised official figures reveal that the UK grew at the end of 2021 rather than shrinking. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7a0PIE8...
Octopus to buy Shell's household energy firm
About 1.4 million households will see their accounts switched to a new provider. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/deyVhZX via IFTTT
X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data
The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent. from BBC News - Business https://if...
House prices see biggest yearly decline since 2009
Nationwide says higher borrowing costs have led to a slowdown in activity in the housing market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/D...
Ukraine war: UK defence giant BAE Systems sets up local base
The firm says the move may allow it ultimately to produce light artillery inside Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bnKvF6m ...
Storm power cuts: Maximum compensation nearly triples to £2,000
The energy watchdog has hiked the amount households and businesses can receive from £700 to £2,000. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Subscribe to:
Posts
(
Atom
)