Business news
BBC News
'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities
Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.
Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'
The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
'Out of stock': What went wrong at luxury retailer Saks?
Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, is expected to imminently file for bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the retailer's future.
Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable'
Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.
EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks
Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns.
Excel: The software that's hard to quit
Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.
Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack
Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.
US calls Argentina peso bet a 'homerun deal'
The US Treasury Secretary said the US no longer held pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund.
US job creation in 2025 slows to weakest since Covid
Employment growth for the world's largest economy eased significantly last year.
Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says
The Greggs boss says there is "no doubt" weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu.
Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes
It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X's AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images.
Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer
Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow - Google's quantum computer.
Unions accuse McDonald's of 'repeated harassment' against 'mostly teenage' staff
It follows a BBC investigation three years ago which exposed a toxic culture at the fast-food chain.
Tesco and M&S report strong Christmas food sales
Both major retailers report strong food sales, but M&S says sales of clothing and homeware fell.
Workers' rights reforms will cost billions less after concessions, analysis shows
Firms implementing the new employment terms are expected to face lower additional costs after the legislation was watered down.
Trump calls for US military spending to rise more than 50% to $1.5tn
The president also called on defence firms to increase production or face a crackdown on payouts.
Sportswear firm Castore defends price of football kits
Tom Beahon, of sportswear firm Castore, says fans buy official shirts because they can afford to.
Government to water down business rate rise for pubs
The hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is calculated.
Trump backs ban on institutional investor home purchases
Wall Street investors have bought thousands of homes to rent out, a practice that has sparked concerns about affordability.
Elon Musk's Grok AI appears to have made child sexual imagery, says charity
It said analysts discovered the images on a dark-web forum, by users who claimed to have used Grok
US will control Venezuela oil sales 'indefinitely', official says
Officials say sales were expected to start with 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil and the revenue would be controlled by the US government.
Young people say new driving rules are condescending and expensive
Young drivers have spoken to the BBC about how the proposed changes could affect them.
Starmer urged to rethink business rate reforms to save pubs
Some Labour MPs are optimistic there could be further relief to protect the hospitality industry.
Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test
Proposed changes by the government may also include lower drink-driving limits for novice motorists.
Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject 'inferior' Paramount offer
The Warner Bros board said it remained unanimous in recommending the deal with Netflix instead.
The 'magical' blue flower changing farmers' fortunes in India
Indian farmers are turning to butterfly pea flower which is in demand for its bright blue colour.
What are cold weather payments and who can get them?
Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells.
How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026
Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.
How the new road safety measures could affect you
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.
Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?
As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time?
'I had no electricity for six months': American families struggle with soaring energy prices
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities
Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.
Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'
Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.
Homeless charity concerned over energy costs
An increasing number of people cannot afford to heat their homes in winter, says a charity boss.
The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'
Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.
Retailers Using AI to Catch Shoplifters
BBC's Jim Connolly puts the technology to the test at an independent Post Office
How did live music evolve into a billion-dollar business for global stars?
What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.
The president makes a primetime address to the nation.
Source: BBC News