UK Business News
Why mortgage rates are going up, not down
Sun, 05 May 2024 01:28:36 GMT
The cost of a new fixed mortgage has risen in recent days, defying many homeowners' hopes and expectations.
How Brexit is not 'done' for Northern Ireland
Sun, 05 May 2024 01:48:45 GMT
Events this week show that Brexit will keep rearing its head, writes economics editor John Campbell.
Have the wheels come off for Tesla?
Fri, 03 May 2024 21:08:13 GMT
As the electric carmaker sees sales fall and cuts jobs, we take a closer look at its problems.
Worst-ever job interviews: 'We had to crawl and moo'
Fri, 03 May 2024 21:21:29 GMT
Dozens of jobseekers tell the BBC about their worst-ever interview experiences.
Is Zimbabwe zigzagging into further currency chaos?
Sun, 05 May 2024 01:42:15 GMT
Traders suffer a case of déjà-vu as any savings are wiped out with a new currency called the Zig.
'Garden floods show need to work with nature'
Fri, 03 May 2024 21:38:25 GMT
Insurance scheme urges gardeners to use planting to protect their homes from floods.
Post Office lawyer accused of 'big fat lie'
Fri, 03 May 2024 15:34:34 GMT
Former senior Post Office solicitor Jarnail Singh denies knowing about Horizon bugs in 2010.
Slowdown in US job growth revives rate cut talk
Fri, 03 May 2024 14:27:32 GMT
Employers in the US added 175,000 jobs in the US in April, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 3.9%.
Tata redundancy offer callous, say steel unions
Fri, 03 May 2024 14:36:05 GMT
Unions say company disregards the impact of its changes on workers, families and communities.
Apple sales fall in nearly all countries
Fri, 03 May 2024 07:17:22 GMT
The tech giant says demand for its smartphones fell more than 10% in the first three months of the year.
Water deal could harm regulation, says watchdog
Fri, 03 May 2024 12:27:08 GMT
Sutton and East Surrey Water has about 845,000 customers across the South East and London.
Train strikes: How May's disruption affects you
Thu, 02 May 2024 23:12:16 GMT
Train drivers are staging strikes and an overtime ban around the May Bank Holiday.
Post Office’s expert gave false evidence to court
Fri, 03 May 2024 05:01:47 GMT
Expert suggested bug fix which would alter data without branch knowing, but told court that was impossible.
Turkey halts trade with Israel over Gaza 'tragedy'
Fri, 03 May 2024 08:43:38 GMT
Officials say the measures will be in place until Israel allows an "uninterrupted and sufficient flow" of aid.
How the computer games industry is embracing AI
Thu, 02 May 2024 23:07:24 GMT
Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the cost.
The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs
Wed, 01 May 2024 23:05:47 GMT
Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price.
Tatti Lashes: The school friends who built a beauty empire
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:31:19 GMT
Charlotte Tiplady and Elliot Barton explain how together they built up their Tatti Lashes beauty empire from Liverpool.
Chinese women are teaming up with strangers to save money
Wed, 01 May 2024 00:12:53 GMT
They are finding new ways to cut back on household spending as China’s economy loses steam.
How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 23:01:19 GMT
Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.