BBC Business News
Trade turmoil forecast to slash growth in Canada and Mexico (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:32:34 GMT)
Trump's tariffs will hit its biggest steel trading partners' economies the most, the OECD predicts.
Reeves to meet regulators in drive to cut red tape (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:08:31 GMT)
The Chancellor will unveil plans to cut bureaucracy as the government continues its bid to slash red tape.
Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:06:29 GMT)
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare
Thames Water set for crucial court ruling (Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:00:14 GMT)
If it does collapse, who will pay and how much?
Grangemouth: A new dawn for the home of UK's oldest oil refinery? (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:06:04 GMT)
Its history was built on fossil fuels - but now the site's future depends on its reinvention as a green energy industrial hub.
'I'm a little angry': Canadian firms boycott US products (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:02:47 GMT)
Canadian firms say there is a need for more homegrown production after tariffs imposed by the US sparked a trade war.
Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:03:34 GMT)
Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.
Forever 21 files for bankruptcy in the US (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:30:57 GMT)
US stores will remain open as Forever 21's operating company "begins its process of "winding down".
£100k home insurance quote leaves couple baffled (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:16:48 GMT)
The Cunninghams paid £580 to insure their bungalow last year, so they were shocked by their new premium.
'I feel sick at the prospect of welfare cuts' (Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:16:18 GMT)
People on long-term sickness and disability benefits have told the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them.
Trump moves to close down Voice of America (Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:28:03 GMT)
More than 1,300 staff placed on administrative leave as White House accuses VOA of being anti-Trump, "radical" and "leftist".
Clothes brand gets 100 complaints a day that models are 'too fat', says boss (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:29:02 GMT)
Snag clothing is cited in an online debate over whether adverts showing models who appear "unhealthily fat" should be banned.
Exclusive: Every McDonald's in Britain warned of legal action over failing to tackle staff sex abuse (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:36:17 GMT)
The warning from the UK's equality watchdog comes after the "extremely serious" allegations uncovered by the BBC.
Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mount (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:09:13 GMT)
Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war.
Musk's Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:55:00 GMT)
The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.
No quick fix to stronger sales, says Asda boss (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:06:53 GMT)
Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices and improving product ranges for customers, but says its profits will suffer.
How Britain's former top banker became Canada's prime minister (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:16:48 GMT)
The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but his experience managing global economic crises will help.
Apple encrypted data row hearing begins in secret (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:20:31 GMT)
The BBC - along with civil liberties groups and some US politicians - argue the case should be heard in public.
Taxpayers will suffer if Thames Water collapses, warns regulator (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:09:23 GMT)
Ofwat says placing Thames under government control could end up costing taxpayers billions of pounds.
Trump threatens EU wine and spirit tariff as trade war escalates (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:29:09 GMT)
Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.
'Huawei lobbyists' held in Belgium raids over EU corruption (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:40:21 GMT)
The prosecutor's office said it raided 21 addresses in Belgium, according to local media.
Two judges order Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:18:23 GMT)
The workers were laid off as part of the president's plan to scale back the size of the US government.
Pressure grows to hold secret Apple data privacy hearing in public (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:21:47 GMT)
Civil liberties campaigners have joined US politicians and the BBC in saying Friday's hearing should not be secret.
John Lewis profits jump but no staff bonus again (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:20:16 GMT)
The retailer will not pay out a staff bonus for the third year in a row.
Tesco to trial giving away expiring food to shoppers (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:25:56 GMT)
Giving away food will be trialled in some Express stores in an effort to cut waste.
Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:03:15 GMT)
The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content.
US tariffs could extend Germany's recession, says bank (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:01:04 GMT)
Germany's central bank president says US tariffs and retaliation to them could tip Europe's largest economy into recession again.
Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:01:41 GMT)
Car sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal?
US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:04:03 GMT)
The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.
Why people are cutting back their online profile (Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:08:15 GMT)
A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.
