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Some Jaguar Land Rover suppliers 'face bankruptcy' due to cyber attack crisis
The government has been urged to "act fast" to protect hundreds of jobs following the cyber attack.
Millions missing out on £24bn of benefits and government support, analysis suggests
A report from Policy in Practice says awareness, complexity and stigma are the main barriers stopping people claiming.
AstraZeneca pauses £200m Cambridge investment
Its decision comes as the industry says there is a lack of government investment and as the US pressures firms to invest there.
UK economy saw zero growth in July
The economy failed to grow following the biggest contraction in manufacturing output for a year.
South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home
Media and some protesters gather at the airport as more than 300 workers detained in the US last week return.
Will the latest iPhone kill off the Sim card?
The iPhone Air will only have an eSim - will other phone makers also shift away from the familiar - but fiddly - plastic cards?
We will build 1.5m homes, new housing secretary insists
Steve Reed tells the BBC the government is "absolutely committed" to the pledge, which was in Labour's election manifesto.
Warner Bros Discovery shares surge on buyout reports
The reported bid would be for a business which includes news network CNN, HBO, and the film studio behind Barbie and Harry Potter.
Jaguar Land Rover shutdown extended to next week
Staff in Solihull, Halewood and Wolverhampton have been told not to come into work until Wednesday.
US energy chief tells BBC nuclear fusion will soon power the world
AI will soon enable harnessing of the energy that powers the sun and stars, says Chris Wright
John Lewis losses nearly triple to £88m
The owner of the eponymous department store and Waitrose expects the business to return to profit.
US inflation rises ahead of key interest rate decision
The pace of price rises ticked up as focus turns to the next move by the US Federal Reserve.
Hyundai says opening of raided plant to be delayed
The Korean car maker says many of the arrested workers now want to get back home
Blow for UK drugs sector as Merck scraps £1bn expansion
The firm, known as MSD in Europe, said there has been a lack of investment in life sciences.
Ministers must do more on Lifetime Isa reform, say MPs
The Treasury Committee says the complex product, used by first-time buyers, needs an overhaul.
Firms will hesitate to invest in US after raid - S Korea president
More than 300 South Koreans who were arrested in the raid are due to return home on Friday.
Larry Ellison briefly becomes world's richest person
The Oracle cofounder's wealth temporarily overtook Musk's fortune, propelled by an AI boom.
Klarna valued at $19bn in debut on Wall Street
The buy-now, pay-later firm raises nearly $1.4bn as its shares start trading publicly.
Weleda launches inquiry into Nazi camp skin test claims
A new study alleges the skincare brand's product was used for human experiments by a Nazi doctor.
Jaguar Land Rover admits hackers may have taken data
The car-maker previously said there was no evidence that customers information had been taken.
Samantha Cameron's fashion label Cefinn to shut
The womenswear brand says higher costs and tough trading conditions have taken their toll.
Primark-owner shares sink after consumer spending warning
Shoppers are concerned about rising inflation, said George Weston, chief executive of ABF, the owner of Primark.
US watchdog launches review into economic data collection
The move follows White House criticism of the Bueau of Labor Statistics.
Contactless card payments could become unlimited
Card providers would be allowed to set their own contactless card payment limit, under the regulator's plans.
Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk to cut 9,000 jobs
The Danish firm, which also produces Wegovy, has warned of increased pressure from "knock-off" drugs.
Strongbow and Jägermeister pull ads after watchdog probe
The social media ads were withdrawn after complaints over the way they presented their alcoholic drinks were upheld.
Will farming under solar panels take off?
Farming under solar panels is still in the early stages in India, but will it catch on?
'We are playing with fire': Fears persist over battery storage
More battery energy storage facilities are needed around the world, but fire risks remain.
Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic
Google's AI overviews are diverting traffic away from online newspapers and other publications.
The US factory spending $100,000 a month more due to tariffs
The gulf between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground is starting to show.
The Caribbean islands battling the region's 'highest murder rate'
Turks and Caicos Islands, a popular high-end tourist destination, is beset with violent crime.
Trump's tariffs are pushing food and drink exporters closer to China
Agricultural brokers tell the BBC there has been a surge of interest from exporters in trade with China.
The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking
Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up?
Lack of charging facilities a 'barrier' for electric lorries
Haulage firms are introducing electric heavy goods vehicles, but say many more chargers are needed.
Will drones deliver your next hot food order?
A Swedish firm hopes that drones will open up a new market for hot food delivery.
How oil has brought Russia, China and India closer
Russia's Vladimir Putin met China's and India's leaders in Tianjin in a show of solidarity.
How sheer luck made this tiny Caribbean island millions from its web address
Anguilla has the internet domain .ai and is earning a fortune selling the address to tech firms.
Thirsty data centres boom in drought-hit Mexico
Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens
How to stop AI agents going rogue
Agentic AI is taking decisions and acting on behalf of users, but how to stop that going wrong?
Rising cost of school uniform is scary, says mum
A school supplies charity says demand for its help has risen by up to 20% compared with last year.
Seven million households missing out on benefits and support
A report from Policy in Practice says awareness, complexity and stigma are the main barriers stopping people claiming.
Hundreds of families to get school uniform cash
More than 1,000 students will be given a £50 uniform voucher, Hull City Council said.
UK economy saw zero growth in July
The economy failed to grow following the biggest contraction in manufacturing output for a year.
When is the Budget and what might be in it?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.
The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry
Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
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
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
How to get out of a customer service 'doom loop'
BBC Breakfast Business Presenter Emma Vardy has these tips for how to get complaints heard - and dealt with - when you're dealing with customer services.
Martin Lewis: Act now to save on your energy bills
Still on an energy price cap tariff? Martin Lewis has this warning for you ahead of the 2% rise on 1 October.
Short guide to saving money for freshers - by students
Three students share their savvy tips for saving money at university.
Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11
Unveiling a hidden scandal affecting a group of former Premier League players.
Martin Lewis has this warning for women over 40
He explains how some women could be owed thousands of pounds in relation to their state pension.
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