BBC Business News
McDonald's to introduce sexual harassment training in UK after BBC uncovered abuse of staff (Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:01:13 GMT)
The announcement by the equality watchdog comes after a BBC investigation into abuse at the restaurant chain.
Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders (Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:50:25 GMT)
The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.
Betting firms 'scaremongering' over tax rises, say MPs (Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:08:16 GMT)
Rachel Reeves has suggested that she could increase taxes on online bets in the budget.
Bank says inflation has 'peaked' as it holds interest rates (Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:35:34 GMT)
Rates are left unchanged after a tight vote ahead of the Budget later this month.
Will Bank of England governor play Santa or Scrooge on interest rates? (Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:16:35 GMT)
The interest rate decision was made by the narrowest of margins, meaning all eyes are now on the Bank's December meeting.
Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings (Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:13:36 GMT)
New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.
Eastern Airways goes into administration (Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:18:48 GMT)
The UK regional airline had a contract with Dutch airline KLM but this has been terminated.
Trump unveils deals to lower US weight-loss drug prices (Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:25:36 GMT)
US President Donald Trump announces agreements with drug makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.
Boeing criminal case linked to deadly 737 crashes dropped (Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:34:13 GMT)
The judge said he did not believe the decision was in the public interest but he did not have authority to deny the request.
Grand Theft Auto studio accused of 'union busting' after sacking workers (Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:31:14 GMT)
A union representing people in the gaming sector said 31 people were fired at Rockstar's UK studios.
EV drivers could face new tax in Budget (Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:42:19 GMT)
The BBC understands there have been "conversations" within government about the possibility of a new levy on EVs.
Planned steel investment grants will no longer go ahead (Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:27:25 GMT)
The government scraps plans for innovation fund saying it wants to prioritise support for primary steel makers.
Conservative justices sharply question Trump tariffs in high-stakes hearing (Thu, 06 Nov 2025 02:39:08 GMT)
If the court rules against Trump's tariffs, it could force the US to refund some of the billions it has collected.
Mone-linked firm PPE Medpro owes £39m in taxes (Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:21:44 GMT)
Administrator's report shows firm owes £39m to HMRC on top of £148m owed to Department of Health
King handed Nvidia boss a letter warning of AI dangers (Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:40:47 GMT)
In the 2023 remarks from the King he said AI was "no less important than the discovery of electricity" but warned the risks must be tackled.
Busiest US airports to cut thousands of flights due to government shutdown (Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:35:56 GMT)
Flight capacity will be cut at major airports as air traffic controllers report issues with fatigue amid staff shortages.
UK facing sickness bill 'crisis' - what needs to change to get more people working? (Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:16:56 GMT)
Plans to get more people working pose some challenges for employers, employees and health services.
MP wants Elon Musk's chatbot shut down over claim he enabled grooming gangs (Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:14:53 GMT)
SNP MP Pete Wishart says he is seeking legal advice over the "disturbing" AI-generated social media post.
France moves to suspend Shein website as it opens first store in Paris (Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:55:23 GMT)
The economy ministry said proceedings would last until Shein proved all of its content complied with French law.
MSPs pass land reform which could force break up of huge estates (Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:15:34 GMT)
The legislation is designed to help reduce the concentration of rural land ownership among a small number of people.
LED mask ads banned over acne and rosacea claims (Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:56:09 GMT)
Adverts for cosmetic devices not registered with the medicines regulator must not make medical claims.
Trader who inspired The Big Short bets against AI as tech shares fall (Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:21:33 GMT)
Shares of major tech companies have fallen in the US and Japan over fears about AI bubble
Oldest victim of Post Office scandal, 92, receives final payout (Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:05:04 GMT)
"I can settle up my affairs. I can turn the heating up full blast, and that will be wonderful," 92-year-old Betty Brown told the BBC.
M&S profits almost wiped out after cyber hack hit sales (Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:39:10 GMT)
Marks & Spencer's online and in-store sales were hit by a cyber attack which it said cost it £101m
Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill, ex-John Lewis boss warns (Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:04:38 GMT)
The number of people who are out of work for health reasons has grown by 800,000 since 2019.
Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn - will shareholders agree? (Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:46:50 GMT)
The car-maker is lobbying fiercely for the pay package, which is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday.
Criminal network behind UK mini-marts enables migrants to work illegally - BBC investigation (Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:00:51 GMT)
Undercover reporters were told how easy it was to make big profits selling illegal vapes and cigarettes.
Will quantum be bigger than AI? (Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:10:59 GMT)
The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.
The start-up creating science kits for young Africans (Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:13:20 GMT)
Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.
'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail (Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:14:09 GMT)
Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.
