BBC Business News
Faisal Islam: Will 'Santa rate cut' have enough festive spirit to boost the economy? (Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:15:56 GMT)
The Bank of England is hoping the interest rate cut will inject some much-needed momentum into the economy.
Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be 'closer call' (Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:05:10 GMT)
The decision to lower borrowing costs was widely expected, after inflation slowed in the year to November.
UK names Christian Turner as ambassador to US, replacing Peter Mandelson (Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:45:35 GMT)
Turner has spent a nearly 30-year career working across Whitehall and the Foreign Office.
Trump Media to merge with fusion energy firm in $6bn deal (Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:32:16 GMT)
The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector.
Insurers told to make policies easier to understand (Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:32 GMT)
The demand follows a "super-complaint" about the home and travel insurance sectors.
Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist? (Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:37 GMT)
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years (Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:58:47 GMT)
BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant.
Price increases in the US ease unexpectedly in November (Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:19:27 GMT)
Prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November, according to the latest figures from the consumer price index (CPI).
Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links (Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:13:14 GMT)
Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts.
Pay freeze for Father Christmas but elves fare better (Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:27:18 GMT)
Some seasonal workers have seen pay rises this year but Santas may have to tighten their belts.
Starmer tells Abramovich to 'pay up now' or face court (Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:53:58 GMT)
The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians
The Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029 (Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:30:14 GMT)
The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood.
Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid (Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:47:33 GMT)
Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's.
Lower clothing and food prices help inflation fall by more than expected (Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:40:53 GMT)
The 3.2% November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October.
Morrisons faces £17m bill over hot chicken row (Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:41:50 GMT)
The supermarket firm claimed its rotisserie chickens were exempt from the hot food tax.
Six-month wait for driving tests set to last until 2027 (Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:38:42 GMT)
The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million learner driver tests since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Weight-loss jab ads banned for exploiting body insecurities (Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:16:50 GMT)
Three social media adverts are found to be irresponsible, with one targeting new mums.
How many homes could be heated by cow poo? (Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:14:20 GMT)
Some dairy farmers say Dairy cow manure is "nature's crude oil".
Paddy Power Betfair to pay £2m over problem gambling failings (Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:03:23 GMT)
The Gambling Commission said Paddy Power Betfair did not act quickly enough when customers appeared to be engaged in harmful gambling
Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:27:02 GMT)
Sir Keir Starmer said the development marked a "major victory for working people in every part of the country".
Former chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:37:20 GMT)
Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London.
New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth (Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:45:56 GMT)
The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant.
EU waters down plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035 (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:28:36 GMT)
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
Downing Street insists negotiations over US-UK tech deal still live (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:39:14 GMT)
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people".
Young workers hit hard as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1% (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:21:34 GMT)
UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation.
Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021 (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:32:07 GMT)
An anomaly identified by National Highways caused thousands of incorrect speed camera activations.
Sunak defends Covid loan scheme over excessive fraud claims (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:24:52 GMT)
Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout
Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you (Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:18:10 GMT)
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:06:44 GMT)
Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt (Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:02:06 GMT)
The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.
