BBC Business News
Most smart motorways 'not value for money' say reports (Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:51:52 GMT)
National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected.
Google staff call for firm to cut ties with ICE (Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:40:05 GMT)
More than 900 Google employees signed a letter opposing company links to federal immigration actions.
Uber ordered to pay $8.5m over claim driver raped passenger (Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:47:10 GMT)
The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.
YouTube's $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push (Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:53:45 GMT)
YouTube's total revenue last year surpassed that of rival streamer Netflix as it seeks to dominate TVs.
Epstein emails: So-called 'shady financier' was Andrew's 'trusted money man' (Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:03:14 GMT)
Andrew seemed keen for Epstein to do business with David Rowland, but Epstein was wary, emails suggest.
Can robots ever be graceful? (Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:05:05 GMT)
Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.
Average house price tops £300,000 for first time, says Halifax (Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:57:53 GMT)
Halifax describes the figure as a "milestone", but potentially daunting for first-time buyers.
TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines (Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:55:46 GMT)
TikTok says it plans to challenge the "categorically false and entirely meritless" accusations.
Amazon shares fall as it joins Big Tech AI spending spree (Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:11:52 GMT)
Major firms collectively announce $650bn worth of investment in AI this week, rattling investors.
More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears (Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:23:22 GMT)
Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present.
Pandora to switch from silver to platinum over price surge (Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:36:24 GMT)
The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure after the cost of the precious metal has risen.
Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releases (Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:57:13 GMT)
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.
Bank of England chief 'shocked' at Mandelson emails (Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:31:06 GMT)
The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.
I can't sell Mum's retirement flat - and it's costing me thousands (Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:45:36 GMT)
Relatives face "never-ending nightmare" of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats stand empty across England and Wales.
Bitcoin falls to lowest level since Trump took office (Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:15:35 GMT)
The price of the digital currency has dropped significantly despite President Donald Trump’s public support.
UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely (Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:22:58 GMT)
The Bank of England has kept borrowing costs unchanged but opened the door to cuts later this year.
Canada unveils auto industry plan in latest pivot away from US (Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:07:21 GMT)
The steps to bolster Canada's auto industry come as Trump's tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs.
Quiz enters administration for third time (Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:50:28 GMT)
Some 109 jobs will be cut at the company's headquarters and distribution centre in Scotland.
Jobs set to be cut at Wedgwood (Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:10:47 GMT)
Seventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand.
Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system (Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:06:11 GMT)
Airport organisation says queues could last up to six hours over the summer holidays.
Why Target is under fire over Minnesota ICE raids (Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:19:01 GMT)
Workers are writing letters, staging strikes and in some cases resigning over how bosses are handling the immigration crackdown.
Funeral firm executives face fraud charges in court (Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:19:55 GMT)
Safe Hands collapsed in 2022, leaving 46,000 customers without the funeral plans they had paid for.
US probes Nike over white workers' discrimination claims (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:07:33 GMT)
Court documents allege the sportswear company treated white employees less favourably.
US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance (Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:33:48 GMT)
The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.
Washington Post announces sweeping layoffs as it scales back news coverage (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:04:49 GMT)
A former editor describes the massive cuts as one of the "darkest days" in the history of the storied newspaper.
Clients and staff in dark as law firm shuts doors (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:41:24 GMT)
Staff and clients say they are desperate for answers following the sudden closure of PM Law.
Wegovy maker warns price cuts 'painful' for firm as shares plunge (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:45:20 GMT)
Novo Nordisk is facing "unprecedented" price pressures, "intensifying competition" and patents expiring.
Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals (Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:10:34 GMT)
The Bank of England may have suggested more rate cuts are on the way, but they are unlikely to go much lower.
Silence and inaction - how audio helped prove captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash (Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:19:12 GMT)
The top detective investigating the tanker collision says there were early signs of gross negligence from Vladimir Motin
The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:04:49 GMT)
Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.
