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HS2: Johnson warns against 'mutilated' version of rail link
The former PM airs concerns as firms seek clarity over the government's commitment to the rail link.
Energy bill help urged by MPs to stave off winter crisis
Urgent action is needed to help households cope with higher bills, MPs say.
Inflation falls - but things could get worse for many households
Although pay deals are now matching the rising cost of living, household finances are still facing a squeeze.
Rishi Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce
The group set up to drive home insulation and boiler upgrades is a casualty of the PM's green rethink.
Net zero: Will Rishi Sunak's changes to climate policies save money?
Decarbonising will cost money but some argue in the long run it will boost the economy.
Amazon Prime Video content to start including ads next year
Amazon says its Prime Video users will see ads on TV shows and movies unless they pay extra.
UAW strike expands to dozens of sites at GM and Stellantis
The UAW says new walkouts will hit 38 parts distribution centres across the US.
Hope for mortgage rate cuts after Bank of England decision
Brokers predict there could be falls in the cost of mortgages after a string of interest rate rises ends.
Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for UK approval
The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition watchdog says.
Warner Bros to expand Barbie movie studios in UK
The project will see capacity at the Leavesden facility near London expanding by more than 50%.
Tax cuts 'virtually impossible' at present, says Jeremy Hunt
The chancellor says the cost of public debt has left him with some "very difficult decisions".
Cost-of-living payments don't last - food bank
The UK's biggest food bank provider says the payments provide only temporary respite before demand returns.
Labour pledges more watchdog power after Truss mini-budget
Sir Keir Starmer says huge damage was done to the economy and can not be allowed to happen again.
Five things to know about Lachlan Murdoch
The new boss of his father Rupert's global media company has a complicated relationship with Donald Trump.
NatWest says issue of missing cash deposits has been resolved
Numerous customers said on Thursday that recently-deposited cash was not showing up in their balance.
JPEX: Hong Kong investigates influencer-backed crypto exchange
About 2,000 investors lost money on the JPEX platform which was advertised on Hong Kong's metro.
Chevron and unions agree to end Western Australia gas strikes
The dispute triggered volatile trading on energy markets over concerns it could hit global gas supplies.
Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp chairman in favour of son Lachlan
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman, ending a 70-year career.
UK interest rate freeze ends run of 14 straight increases
The surprise decision comes as the Bank of England says price rises are slowing faster than expected.
Firms forced to sell more electric cars despite petrol ban delay
Car makers will still have to ensure over a fifth of cars sold are electric from 2024.
H&M in U-turn over online returns fee in store
Its website had previously said customers must pay £1.99 to return parcels either in store or online.
Bankrupted Post Office Horizon victim demands answers after 17 years
An ongoing inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal examines the case of Lee Castleton.
Japan's Toshiba set to end 74-year stock market history
A group of investors plans to take the company private after buying more than 78% of its shares.
Government borrowing rose to £11.6bn in August
Public borrowing was higher than most economists had expected last month.
Fed holds interest rates steady - for now
The US central bank signals it could raise its key interest rate again this year
Car makers split on decision to delay petrol ban
Some manufacturers have raised concerns that the move to 2035 could put drivers off switching to electric.
Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa
Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation.
Interest rates: How the Bank of England's decision affects you and your money
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25%, bringing a run of 14 consecutive rises to an end.
Revered and feared, the tycoon has built a global media empire on four continents.
Is it possible to regulate artificial intelligence?
We are moving towards regulation of AI, but some experts maintain that it will never work.
Forget LA – it’s British film studios that are in demand
The film and high-end TV industry in the UK is seeing a frenzy of activity.
UAW strike: Why are US car workers walking out?
Nearly 13,000 workers for Ford, General Motors and Stellantis have gone on a historic, co-ordinated strike.
The turbo-charged plants that could boost farm output
Researchers are tweaking the photosynthesis process to raise the output of crops like soy, maize and wheat.
New tax divides India's booming computer games sector
The Indian government's forthcoming tax on the industry doesn't apply to all types of games.
The firms hoping to take psychedelic drugs mainstream
Start-ups are tweaking psychedelic compounds to treat mental health conditions.
'I wasn't heard at meetings, so did something about it'
Pamela Maynard, CEO of Avanade, shares her advice to get ahead at work.
Robots are trained to help revive coral reefs
Researchers are experimenting with robots to help speed up the restoration of coral reefs.
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Rupert Murdoch's media empire through the years
He built one of the world's most powerful media empires - here are some of his biggest acquisitions.
Interest rate and mortgages: What you can do about rising payments
Watch the BBC's Lora Jones tell you five things you can do about your mortgage, in a minute.
Why did NatWest's CEO Dame Alison Rose have to step aside?
The BBC's analysis editor Ros Atkins answers key questions about Dame Alison Rose's resignation.
Sir Richard Branson on 'painful' virgin coverage during pandemic
The billionaire was criticised for asking the government for a loan to save his Virgin Group.
Four changes to energy bills support from April
Colletta Smith tells you - in one minute - about changes to the discounts and payments available.
Pints, power and parents: Three ways the Budget could affect you
The BBC's Vishala Sri-Pathma breaks down how the government's spending plans might impact your pocket.
'Customers freaked': Silicon Valley Bank saga in 80 seconds
Has the collapse of two US banks sparked another financial crisis?
Jeremy Hunt on HSBC buying UK arm of collapsed Silicon Valley Bank
The company, which specialised in lending money to tech companies, was shut down by US regulators on Friday.
The Dutch twins shaking up the UK drinks industry
Joyce and Raissa De Haas, who founded Double Dutch drinks, explain the power of twins in business.
We have avoided recession - Jeremy Hunt
The UK has narrowly avoided falling into recession, after the economy saw zero growth between October and December.
Bank chief Andrew Bailey: 'We think inflation will fall rapidly'
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey says lower energy prices should help lower inflation.
CEO Secrets: Chess gets a risqué makeover
Ilya Merenzon, CEO of World Chess, shares his business advice for our CEO Secrets series.
CEO Secrets: Boxing boss reveals his punishing routine
Ben Amanna, founder and CEO of Boxraw, which sells kit and clothing for boxing, shares his business advice.
How drones could be the future of Indian farming
Companies in India are encouraging farmers to switch to drones - but is that working?
Business Secretary Grant Shapps defends anti-strikes bill
The government will introduce a bill requiring a minimum level of service during public sector strikes.
Battery lights vs mains LED bulbs: What's cheaper?
As some shoppers swap mains bulbs for battery lights, we investigate if money is really being saved.
House bills: Grant Shapps shares energy saving tips from inside his house
During a tour of his home, Grant Shapps faces questions about the government's intervention on energy bills.
Cost of living: 'I want to be prepared for any eventuality'
Battery-powered lanterns and cleaning the fireplace, the BBC explores how habits are changing this winter.
DJ Glade Marie: ‘I’m sexualised on nights out’
Studies show less than 5% of the music tech industry is female. This business is trying to change that.
Ros Atkins on… Why eggs are being rationed
BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what’s causing egg supply issues in some UK supermarkets.
Disability and the cost of living: 'It's our son's life'
Six-year-old Cohen survives off the machines in his home and his mum's energy bills could rise to more than £3,000 a year.
Everyone will pay more tax - Chancellor Jeremy Hunt
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt tells the BBC how taxes will rise as he prepares for Thursday's Autumn Statement
Meet the designers with learning disabilities
A design agency in Barcelona has creatives with learning disabilities, autism and schizophrenia.
Ros Atkins on... Brexit and the UK economy
Rishi Sunak says he wants to build an economy that embraces the opportunities of Brexit.
'Rental prices make me feel pushed out of my hometown’
With prices on the rise, could rents play a part in how people vote at the next election?
Why inflation is so high - and your other questions answered
The BBC's economics editor Faisal Islam answers your questions on inflation.
Rent increases: What you can do about a rise from your landlord
The BBC's Lora Jones tells you four things you can do, if your landlord asks for more money.
No sigh of relief at ditched tax plans - Martin Lewis
Consumer expert Martin Lewis says many people in the country are still looking at 'difficult times'.
Jacob Rees-Mogg blames interest rates for economic turmoil
The business secretary disagrees with the assertion that the government's mini-budget sparked market uncertainty.
Liz Truss defends tax cuts and energy costs help in mini-budget
The PM says her government needs to continue to "deliver economic growth, jobs and opportunities".
Why is the Bank of England buying government debt?
The BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam explains why the Bank of England had to act.
Energy crisis: £2,500 price cap for typical households - Truss
A typical household will pay no more than £2,500 a year in energy bills for the next two years.
Restaurants will just close until spring - Tom Kerridge
Chef Tom Kerridge says many hospitality businesses are considering "mothballing" through the winter because of energy costs.
'I turned my front room into a full-time bakery'
Ben Gray explains why he turned his home into a bakery in lockdown.
Martin Lewis 'begging, praying' for more energy bills help
Consumer expert Lewis says a lack of government support is causing a "mental health catastrophe".
CEO Secrets: Mopping the floor and a lesson in feedback
Steve Vamos of accounting software firm Xero shares his business advice for the CEO Secrets series.
Cost of living: 'A lot of people have nowhere to turn'
Inflation could rise to 13% and the cost of living is putting a squeeze on finances, so how are people feeling?
Martin Lewis: Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss must set out energy bill plans
The consumer journalist says rising prices are a crisis on a scale with the Covid pandemic.
Zimbabwe: Australian firm drills for oil and gas
Zimbabwe's first gas production could be led by a new well being drilled in the north of the country.
Truss: Business-as-usual policies won't stop recession
Liz Truss says her tax cuts are more important after the Bank of England's gloomy economic forecast.
CEO Secrets: Hard Rock Cafe boss on the shift he'll never forget
Jim Allen, chairman of Hard Rock International, shares a story for our CEO Secrets series.
Tory party debate: Sunak and Truss on borrowing and debt
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have been going head-to-head for the first time in the BBC's TV debate.
'I looked at the prices in London... and chose Leeds'
Morten Toft Tech, founder of Meatless Farm, which makes plant-based meat alternative food, shares his business advice.
Cost of fuel: Car meets getting too expensive
Car enthusiasts are used to spending on their motors, but the petrol costs could price some out.
Shanghai Covid lockdown: The struggle of blind massage therapists
Blind massage therapists say the lockdown and lack of government support are making life difficult.
Price rises: Why a simple lunch is costing more in Asia-Pacific
From Singapore, to Seoul, to Sydney - how the cost of living affects lunch hour.
Give workers a piece of the pie - Unite union
Sharon Graham, the head of the UK's biggest private sector union Unite, speaks to Faisal Islam about pay.
RMT's Mick Lynch says UK needs a rebalance of wealth
The RMT union's general secretary, Mick Lynch, speaks ahead of further rail strikes this summer.
CEO Secrets: Airtasker boss on his email regret
Tim Fung, co-founder and CEO of Airtasker, shares his business advice for our CEO Secrets series.
Why I kept my sexuality a secret at work
How an aircraft engineer overcame his fear of revealing his sexuality and set up a Pride network.
Rail strike: Government is making strike negotiations worse - RMT boss
Rail union boss Mick Lynch says that a deal with rail companies could have been made by now.
Ros Atkins on… Why rail strikes are happening
Ros Atkins examines why a dispute between the RMT union and employers has led to strike action.
Rail dispute has been manufactured by Shapps - RMT
RMT general-secretary Mick Lynch admits "the whole country is suffering."
Grant Shapps: Train strikes are 'full responsibility of the unions'
The Transport Secretary tells the Commons that the public ''will not be hoodwinked'' by the unions.
Love Island stylist gives sneak peek inside the wardrobe
For the first time, ITV's Love Island contestants will be dressed in pre-owned clothes.
Cost of living crisis: Sheerness cafe owner sleeps on shop floor to save money
Steve Jackson skips meals to help pay the rent on his vintage tea shop in Sheerness High Street.
Why your haircut is getting more expensive
Chain Trevor Sorbie says they are now spending thousands more each month.
Small businesses focus on rising costs ahead of the local elections
Small businesses are the 'lifeline' of the economy says Prince, whose business has felt the impact of inflation.
'An hour a day built my million-pound side hustle'
Joel Remy-Parkes of kids tableware company Bamboo Bamboo shares his business advice for CEO Secrets.
The Zomato and Swiggy riders risking their lives to deliver food in 10 minutes
The BBC followed overworked delivery riders as they raced against time to take food to customers.
CEO Secrets: 'I begged my dad not to give out business cards'
Gaby Hersham, CEO of co-working space network Huckletree, shares her business advice.
Why I didn't use my real name at work
Should you change your name to fit in at work? We look at why some people have anglicised their names.
Former Twitter exec questions seriousness of Musk offer
Vivian Schiller, who used to work there, tells Newsnight Elon Musk enjoys "throwing bombs" on Twitter.
Cost of living: 'My money-saving life hacks'
With a squeeze on household budgets, how are Londoners saving money?
This plug socket tells you if your energy is green
A power socket that helps you save electricity and tells you if it's from renewable sources.
Inside London's only pointe shoes factory
The craft of making pointe shoes for ballet dancers has recently been put on the heritage craft red list.
Energy strategy won't reduce energy bills - Milliband
Shadow climate change secretary Ed Miliband says the government should focus on onshore wind power.
The Apprentice winner Harpreet Kaur: Sometimes I don't realise how direct I am
Harpreet Kaur also tells BBC Breakfast that her sister is "definitely staying within the business".
Martin Lewis: ‘We need political intervention on cost of living’
Personal finance expert Martin Lewis calls for government intervention to tackle the cost of living.
Spring Statement: One family's cost of living experience
The Fords are a busy family and, like many, they’ve noticed the impact of rising prices.
P&O boss Peter Hebblethwaite asked if he is a 'shameless criminal'
P&O Ferries chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite issues a "late apology" after the on-the-spot sacking of 800 staff.
E-waste: Royal Mint wants to turn your old phone into gold
The Royal Mint has found a way to turn old circuit boards from phones, computers and televisions into gold.
Martin Lewis: Fuel and energy price rises 'catastrophic'
Martin Lewis, Founder of the MoneySavingExpert website, says he is ''out of tools'' to help people.
P&O Ferries: Natalie Elphicke heckled by protesters in Dover
Chants of "shame on you" are directed at Natalie Elphicke at a protest against the firm's mass sacking.
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