BBC Business News
Pound surges on hopes of Brexit breakthrough (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 18:10:39 GMT)
Analysts have warned the rally could be short lived if a deal isn't agreed by the cabinet.
Millions 'misspent on green energy abuse' (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 20:12:01 GMT)
Energy regulator Ofgem is accused of mismanagement by a whistleblower.
Berketex Bride in administration (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:00:06 GMT)
The bridal store has ceased trading and closed down all 12 of its outlets.
Brexit: Can firms stop stocks running low? (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:18:50 GMT)
More firms are stockpiling as concerns about shortages of food, medicines, car parts and much else increase.
Spotify launches streaming service in the Middle East (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 20:10:56 GMT)
The music streaming powerhouse hopes to tap into the region's millions of digitally-connected consumers.
Amazon names locations for new US HQs (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:55:12 GMT)
The online giant plans major new campuses in New York and next to the Pentagon near Washington DC.
Premier League: Susanna Dinnage named new chief executive (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 18:10:16 GMT)
Susanna Dinnage is named as the new chief executive of the Premier League, replacing Richard Scudamore.
First 5G cities in UK named by EE (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:06:49 GMT)
The UK's big cities will be the first to get the futuristic mobile technology, says mobile operator.
Wages show fastest rise in almost a decade (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:59:27 GMT)
Wages rise at the fastest pace since 2008 but unemployment edges higher, official figures show.
Flipkart boss resigns after misconduct investigation (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:27:23 GMT)
Flipkart-owner Walmart said investigation into misconduct found "lapses in judgement".
Bisto owner plans Brexit stockpile (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:27:55 GMT)
Premier Foods is to stockpile raw materials ahead of Brexit as fears grow over gridlock at UK ports.
Food taste 'not protected by copyright' rules EU court (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:28:21 GMT)
Court of Justice was asked to rule in a copyright case involving two Dutch cream cheese products.
Softbank IPO: A guide to the Japanese tech giant (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:26:02 GMT)
The firm is planning a $21bn IPO of its mobile unit that could fund a fresh wave of tech investments.
Apple iPhone sales fears rock Wall Street (Mon, 12 Nov 2018 21:32:40 GMT)
The tech giant's share price fall has wiped more than $40bn off its market value.
Poldark makers buy rights to Sir Philip Green story (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 01:16:16 GMT)
The company behind TV's Poldark and Victoria buys the rights to a book about Sir Philip Green.
'Admitting problems helped us get debt-free' (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:08:05 GMT)
A quarter of those in serious financial difficulty wait more than two years to seek help, a charity says.
Britain's worst and best online retailers named by Which? (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:07:07 GMT)
DIY chain Homebase runs Britain's worst online shop, according to a survey by consumer group Which?.
Why complaining really does take all day (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:09:12 GMT)
Research suggests on average 24 hours a year are spent complaining, while at work, about poor service.
Iceland Christmas ad: Petition to show it on TV hits 670k (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 07:39:32 GMT)
The advert was not approved to be shown on TV because it breaches the rules on political advertising.
Pound's rollercoaster ride continues (Mon, 12 Nov 2018 17:56:45 GMT)
The pound sinks in volatile trading after reports that a Brexit deal was near were downplayed.
Tobacco shares hit by US menthol ban fear (Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:28:35 GMT)
Shares in BAT and Imperial Brands tumble after reports suggest the US will ban menthol cigarettes.
Car crash data thief 'unlucky' to be jailed (Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:49:30 GMT)
A car repair worker is the first person to be sentenced to jail as a result of a UK data watchdog prosecution.
Ex-Stobart boss denies improperly taking £5m in expenses (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:25:59 GMT)
Andrew Tinkler was part of a campaign to oust the Stobart Group's chairman, a court hears.
Purple Tuesday: 'Embarrassment' of going shopping in a wheelchair (Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:19:26 GMT)
Holly Greader from Cardiff tells the BBC what going shopping is like for her as a wheelchair user.
Tech boss: 'Get trust right and you will succeed' (Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:17:13 GMT)
Technology incubator CEO Ben Brabyn says if new firms can gain customers' trust, they'll succeed.
What do tampons and WWI have in common? (Sun, 11 Nov 2018 00:06:41 GMT)
Tampons, drones and more surprising innovations from World War One that changed the world.
Gracie: Pay discrimination 'embedded' in our culture (Fri, 09 Nov 2018 13:30:47 GMT)
Carrie Gracie, who quit as the BBC's China editor in protest over being paid less than her male peers, says pay discrimination is embedded in our culture.
Alibaba Singles Day: Dollars or data? (Fri, 09 Nov 2018 00:14:27 GMT)
Singles Day is the biggest online shopping day, and possibly Alibaba's biggest for data collection.
How the teddy bear became a million dollar idea (Fri, 09 Nov 2018 00:08:40 GMT)
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the teddy bear became a million dollar idea.
Sainsbury's boss warns food 'can't be stockpiled' for no-deal Brexit (Thu, 08 Nov 2018 12:48:53 GMT)
Mike Coupe says food imports "can't be stockpiled" ahead of a no-deal Brexit.
