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China's economic growth slows as trade tensions with US flare up
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:36:20 GMT
Beijing has avoided any sharp downturn but faces economic challenges including US tariffs.
Energy standing charge plans could backfire, MPs told
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:58:22 GMT
Bosses of the UK's biggest energy suppliers were quizzed by MPs about support for their customers as prices rise.
The Inquiry
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:30:00 GMT
Trump is embracing crypto, but is he building a new kind of American economy?
Reeves plans 'targeted action' on bills in Budget
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:01:43 GMT
The chancellor is planning moves to help households with the cost of living in the Budget.
Betting firm Paddy Power to close 57 shops in UK and Ireland
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:19:39 GMT
Its parent company said affected staff would be "offered redeployment opportunities where possible".
The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:01:20 GMT
More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?
Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:01:43 GMT
The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.
Squeaky shoes lead to lawsuit for being 'embarrassing'
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:58:30 GMT
Athletic shoe company On is facing a lawsuit from customers who claim that its sneakers produce annoying squeaks.
When is the Budget and what might be in it?
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:46:00 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.
How you could get £700 for being mis-sold a car loan
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:46:57 GMT
Millions of people can now claim back around £700 after being mis-sold car finance between 2007 and 2024.
Why AI is being trained in rural India
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:22:10 GMT
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.
How to make money from your bank in time for Christmas
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:42:44 GMT
Martin Lewis explains how you can get up to £400 of free cash - by switching bank accounts.
'You are willing to lose the money, but not the person' says romance scam victim
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:02:28 GMT
Varun Yadav lost his entire life savings after he was a victim of romance fraud on a dating app.
Ed Miliband hints at cut to VAT on energy bills
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:38:40 GMT
The energy secretary says the government needs to address the "cost-of-living crisis" facing the country.
China will soon have a new Five Year Plan. Here's how they have changed the world so far
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:46:24 GMT
Beijing's leaders are deciding on a blueprint that sets China's economic goals for the next decade.
Families being priced out of London, Assembly told
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 07:02:30 GMT
There has been a drop in birth rates and the number of children living in London, experts say.
Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade?
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:10:24 GMT
Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.
How will the EU's new border system work?
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:18:49 GMT
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
Protests and food poisonings test Indonesian president's first year in office
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:54:55 GMT
Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges.
Lamborghini swerves away from all-electric future
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:45:04 GMT
Customers still want "the sound and the emotion" of internal combustion engines, the company's boss Stephan Winkelmann said.
How nervous are investors about the stock market?
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:35:37 GMT
As shares remain high, investors have been jumping at signs of trouble.
Trump administration sued over $100K fee for skilled worker visas
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:15:31 GMT
The president has defended the fee and said the programme - used widely by US tech companies - was being abused
'There's no way we can afford $100,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:11:05 GMT
Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.
Netherlands' renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:04:37 GMT
Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.
How good is the battery in a used electric vehicle?
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:06:33 GMT
Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.
Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:06:31 GMT
"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.
Housing secretary says 'job on the line' over 1.5m housing target
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:01:02 GMT
Housing secretary tells BBC Panorama widespread scepticism will make hitting target "all the sweeter".
Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:01:04 GMT
The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
Cafes and food delivery apps are our new rivals, says Greene King boss
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:01:09 GMT
Young adults are drinking less, so the likes of Nick Mackenzie are having to expand the appeal of pubs.
China has found Trump's pain point - rare earths
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:31:59 GMT
China holds a near-monopoly in the processing of the elements crucial for making everything from smartphones to fighter jets.
Thousands in UK sue Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder cancer risks
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:30:29 GMT
The claim involves 3,000 people and focuses on internal memos and scientific reports, seen by the BBC.
Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:11:02 GMT
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Government vows to create 400,000 jobs in energy sector
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:20:31 GMT
Ed Miliband says the UK's clean energy sector needs developing in order to "get bills down for good".
The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 23:19:10 GMT
The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid.
Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:31:07 GMT
President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".
Betfred says all its shops may close if Reeves hikes gambling tax
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 08:01:47 GMT
The company's co-founder says it would be forced to close all its sites, putting 7,500 jobs at risk, if gambling taxes go up.
Spotify working on AI music tools with major record labels
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:48:01 GMT
The streaming service says it will respect artists' rights in creating new "responsible" AI products.
The Interview
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:30:00 GMT
Simon Jack speaks to Jamie Dimon, head of US bank JP Morgan Chase about the global economy
How will car loan compensation payments work?
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:30:49 GMT
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
Nestle to axe 16,000 jobs as new boss pushes to cut costs
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:19:13 GMT
The cereal-maker's new boss says he wants to instil a "performance mindset" and prioritise earnings.
Witness History
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT
In 2001, economist Jim O’Neill wrote a report on countries set to shape the world economy
Major UK rare earths refinery scrapped in favour of US
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:37:15 GMT
The project would have given the UK a strategic foothold in the rare earths industry.
The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:00:58 GMT
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry
British Gas owner among firms fined for underpaying staff
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:04:51 GMT
A list of nearly 500 employers fined more than £10m for failing to pay the minimum wage is released.
Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:32:04 GMT
The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.
UK economy grew slightly in August ahead of key Budget
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:42:45 GMT
The 0.1% growth follows a slight contraction in the economy during July, official figures show.
Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:06:35 GMT
Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:26:40 GMT
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
Chancellor says Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:05:42 GMT
Rachel Reeves made the comments about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers.
The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:09:59 GMT
Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.
How to make money from your bank in time for Christmas
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:42:44 GMT
Martin Lewis explains how you can get up to £400 of free cash - by switching bank accounts.
Fears over US banks cause stock market jitters
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:46:08 GMT
Problems at two US regional banks have made investors nervous and triggered a sell-off in shares.
China's biggest shopping event starts five weeks early to revive spending
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 03:20:26 GMT
Typically a shopping event that begins on 11 November - Singles Day has kicked off earlier this year.
Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:02:08 GMT
As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.
How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:43:35 GMT
The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.
Bankers on edge, a gilded cash room and US blaming China - my week with global finance elite
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 21:54:55 GMT
After five days talking to ministers, bankers and trade negotiators at the IMF, the BBC's Faisal Islam assesses the global outlook.
