BBC Business News
Millions more on benefits to get £150 off energy bills (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:30:25 GMT)
The criteria has changed so 2.7m more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills.
Old meter switch-off is pushed back (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:01:47 GMT)
Thousands of households will now not face disruption to hot water and heating, the government says
Japan's Nippon seals controversial US Steel deal after Trump pact (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:16:10 GMT)
Nippon agreed to give a "golden share" to the US government to win approval of the takeover.
Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:55:38 GMT)
The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens.
HS2 line to be delayed again with no new date given (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:08:13 GMT)
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the HS2 project was an "appalling mess".
Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:16:55 GMT)
Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.
Chocolate prices soar as UK inflation stays at highest in over a year (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:42:00 GMT)
Food prices grew for a third month in May, as the overall rate of inflation remained at 3.4%.
OpenAI boss: Meta offering $100m plus to poach my staff (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:15:20 GMT)
Sam Altman said so far none of his "best people" had jumped ship to his big tech rival.
Co-op offers members £10 discount on shopping after cyber attack (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:44:49 GMT)
The retailer says the offer is to thank members but a retail analyst says the bar is high to redeem it.
Trump to extend US TikTok ban deadline, White House says (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:15:27 GMT)
The app was supposed to be banned in the US after its Chinese owner refused to sell it by a January deadline.
More than 1,000 jobs at risk as Poundland plans 68 store closures (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:43:19 GMT)
The discount chain sets out turnaround plans a week after it was bought by a US investment firm.
Amazon boss says AI will replace jobs at tech giant (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:31:36 GMT)
Andy Jassy tells staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as he warns the workforce will get smaller.
UK watchdog fines 23andMe for 'profoundly damaging' data breach (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:09:31 GMT)
The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner.
Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:31:20 GMT)
The pact between the US and UK means tariffs will be reduced on certain goods such as cars entering the US.
Experts question whether $499 gold Trump phone can be US-made (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:34:12 GMT)
It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump's family that looks to cash in on his name.
Nissan unveils new electric car to be built in UK (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:16:05 GMT)
The new Leaf will be powered by batteries also manufactured in Sunderland.
British Steel secures £500m contract to supply UK train tracks (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:49:11 GMT)
The company will forge more than 337,000 tonnes of track in a deal safeguarding its future for the next five years.
WhatsApp to start showing more adverts in messaging app (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:00:08 GMT)
People who link their WhatsApp account to Facebook or Instagram will see personalised ads.
US deal 'may force UK biofuel plant to close' (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:04:33 GMT)
Ensus says the recent UK-US tariff deal "fundamentally undermined its business position".
UK's largest road tunnel project awarded £590m (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:30:15 GMT)
Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032.
How the Israel-Iran conflict could affect energy prices (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:59:52 GMT)
Conflict in the Middle East often leads to higher energy prices, which can feed through to inflation.
The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:44:27 GMT)
The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed.
Shared ownership: 'It's a con and we felt trapped' (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:41:46 GMT)
Londoners, including couple Chris and Diana, share their experiences of shared ownership.
Son of Estée Lauder, who took the brand global, dies aged 92 (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:51:15 GMT)
Leonard Lauder joined his parents' company in 1958 and served as chief executive for 17 years.
Reeves vows to shield UK from Israel-Iran price shock (Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:55:59 GMT)
The chancellor said nothing was "off the table" in protecting people from the impact of higher oil prices.
'I used to spend £50 there': What's gone wrong at Poundland? (Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:10:18 GMT)
After the budget retailer was sold for £1, we hear from shoppers and experts on why its popularity has waned.
HS2 reports subcontractor over alleged fraud (Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:48:53 GMT)
The firm managing the giant rail project has shared whistleblower allegations with HMRC.
Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour? (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:07:49 GMT)
American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.
Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise (Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:29:33 GMT)
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments
The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom (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.
