UK Business News
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.
UK watchdog fines 23andMe for 'profoundly damaging' data breach
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:44:52 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.
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.
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.
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.
Sainsburys and Morrisons told to stop tobacco ads
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:50:58 GMT
The government has written to the supermarkets to say the adverts are banned by a law passed in 2002.
Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:24:44 GMT
Most dads in the UK get two weeks of leave when their baby is born - but new fathers in many other countries get more.
Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:20:35 GMT
The cost of crude oil affects everything from the price of food at the supermarket to how much it costs to fill up your car.
What does the Air India crash mean for Boeing?
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:59:27 GMT
Until Thursday's tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had an exemplary safety record.
Badenoch calls for end to oil and gas windfall tax
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:21:29 GMT
The Conservative leader said the windfall tax on the oil and gas sector should end and new drilling licenses are needed.
Minister to soften impact of planned disability benefit cuts
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:31:12 GMT
Liz Kendall tries to ease the impact of planned benefits cuts as Labour MPs consider rebelling.
Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises after economy shrinks
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:38:26 GMT
The chancellor highlights "uncertainty" in the world as economists warn of tax rises if the economy fails to grow.
Poundland sold for £1 with shops set to close
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:19:24 GMT
The BBC understands up to 100 of the brand's 825 UK stores could close as the new owners shake up the business.
Council tax expected to rise by 5% a year
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:12:13 GMT
Council tax is expected to rise by 5% a year to pay for local services, documents in the Spending Review suggest.
People on £10,000 to £71,000 react to the UK's spending plans
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:17:16 GMT
After the government outlined its spending plans, people with a range of incomes give us their reaction.
Watchdog warns allergy sufferers about Dubai chocolate
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:37:24 GMT
The Food Standards Agency says the labelling on imported chocolate may not list all ingredients.
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.
Indian scientists search for the perfect apple
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:05:53 GMT
India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.
A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:12:36 GMT
The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.
US tariff turmoil makes Spain's flagship foods seek other markets
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:07:17 GMT
Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US.
From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:01:54 GMT
Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.
Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:05:19 GMT
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?
How airline fees have turned baggage into billions
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:01:27 GMT
The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.
The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:04:45 GMT
Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.
Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters
Wed, 28 May 2025 23:06:39 GMT
Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.
'We make more money from weddings now than farming'
Tue, 27 May 2025 23:29:27 GMT
From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.
Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation
Mon, 26 May 2025 23:03:01 GMT
Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.
Winemakers finding Trump's tariffs hard to swallow
Sun, 25 May 2025 23:11:04 GMT
Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.
Driving instructors say rising prices are fair - but learners can't keep up
Sat, 24 May 2025 23:18:06 GMT
Paige Williams, a single mum from Barnsley, says she's having to drastically cut back on spending to afford her £35-an-hour driving lessons.
How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job
Wed, 21 May 2025 21:40:22 GMT
Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before.
Did Trump really strike Gulf deals worth $2tn?
Tue, 20 May 2025 23:01:50 GMT
Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.
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.
Funeral director offering free limo rides to prom
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:20:31 GMT
A social media post offering lifts has spread "like wildfire" in the community, says Luke Reynolds.
'We sit in the dark to save money on electricity'
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:19:53 GMT
More than 100 protestors demonstrate on Saturday against above-inflation electricity price rises.
Why are electricity prices going up in Guernsey?
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 06:20:16 GMT
It comes as electricity prices in the UK are dropping.
China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:04:10 GMT
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
Sun, 18 May 2025 21:55:21 GMT
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:40:17 GMT
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy
The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:27:04 GMT
From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?
Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
Sat, 05 Apr 2025 23:59:04 GMT
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?
The Briefing Room
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT
From McKinley to Trump, the rise, fall and rise again of US tariffs.
Are house prices too high to get on the property ladder?
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:34:53 GMT
New data shows record house price rises are currently "centred" in south Wales.
Panorama
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT
Ros Atkins sets out to discover the truth about how our money is spent