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Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England
The Bank of England sits on pause again. Policymakers are expected to keep interest rates at 3.75 percent, marking the fifth consecutive hold after a …
What happens here has a big impact on your money
# BBC Reporter Explains Bank of England's Role in Your Finances The Bank of England controls the levers that move your money. Interest rates, inflati…
I dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses. Here's how I did it
Marcia Kilgore credits her exit from university with freeing her to build five beauty companies, including the subscription-model powerhouse Beauty Pi…
'No magic wand' to tackle high prices, Fed boss says as US interest rates held
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held benchmark interest rates steady at 3.5-3.75%, signaling the central bank's pause in rate adjustments amid per…
Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans
Meta's stock dropped as investors grew skeptical about the company's massive artificial intelligence spending strategy. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced …
Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals
The European Union slapped Google with an 890 million euro fine for abusing its dominant market position by favoring its own apps over competitors on …
The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse
Young adults in their 20s confront steeper economic hurdles than their predecessors faced nearly five decades ago, BBC analysis reveals. The data unde…
eBay agrees $56m settlement with bloggers over harassment case
# eBay Settles Harassment Case with Bloggers for $56 Million eBay agreed to pay $56 million to settle a lawsuit filed by bloggers who experienced sev…
Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle US baby powder lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has proposed a settlement worth up to $5.5 billion to resolve thousands of lawsuits claiming its talc-based baby powder products cau…
Chip stocks slide in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors
Chip stocks tanked across US and Asian markets Tuesday, with South Korea's Kospi index dropping 8% before trading halted. The sell-off reflects invest…
Cracker Barrel chief executive steps down a year after rebrand chaos
Julie Masino steps down as CEO of Cracker Barrel after less than a year in the role, following sustained customer pushback over the chain's logo redes…
Cash recovered from ex-Nasa scientist turned scammer
John Burford, a former NASA scientist, faces prison time after defrauding victims of over £1 million in a scam operation. Burford was jailed in 2025 f…
Shein swings to $99m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
Shein posted a $99 million loss in 2024, a sharp reversal from profitability driven largely by tariff pressures under Trump administration trade polic…
Water returns to Gatwick Airport after major outage
Gatwick Airport restored water supply after a major outage left thousands of passengers stranded without access to toilets and food facilities on Wedn…
Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
# Survey Reveals Risk Aversion Among UK Public, Especially Women A BBC Business survey found that most people prioritize financial security over pote…
Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
Primark is deploying supermarket-style tactics to compete in the brutal race against ultra-cheap Chinese retailers like Shein and Temu. The fast-fashi…
Paramount and Warner Bros pause $110bn merger amid legal challenge
Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery have paused their proposed $110 billion merger following a legal challenge, with the studios now operating as sepa…
UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
UK mortgage rates climbed to their highest level in a month as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East rippled through global financial markets. Lend…
Why are UK fuel prices rising again?
UK petrol and diesel prices are climbing back toward levels not seen in months as crude oil trades near $100 a barrel. The spike reverses a period of …
Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement
A South Korean tech executive faces one of the country's largest divorce settlements ever ordered, with a court directing him to pay his ex-wife $644 …
Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
The UK's trade deal with the United States, once touted as a post-Brexit prize, has lost its competitive edge. While American tariffs on British goods…
ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers
# ADHD Diagnoses Surge Forces Workplace Redesign ADHD diagnoses have skyrocketed in recent years, leaving employers scrambling to adapt management pr…
Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working?
President Trump's latest round of tariffs continues to reshape trade policy, but economic data reveals mixed outcomes for the strategy. The BBC's Sami…
US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
The US rolled out tariffs on dozens of countries this week, citing forced labor concerns in their supply chains. The move replaces temporary duties th…
Scotch whisky levy lifted as Trump imposes new wave of US tariffs
The US suspended its 10% tariff on Scotch whisky, delivering a rare win for the Scottish spirits industry amid a broader wave of Trump administration …
UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss
BAE Systems chief executive Charles Woodburn delivered a stark warning to the UK about escalating military threats, stating that the danger of attack …
Tourist tax introduced in Edinburgh: How much is it and who pays?
Edinburgh has rolled out Scotland's first tourist tax, a per-night levy on overnight accommodation that takes effect across the Scottish capital. The …
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