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- Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releases
on February 6, 2026 at 12:11 pmBenjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both […]
- Pandora to switch from silver to platinum over price surge
on February 6, 2026 at 11:32 amThe jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure after the cost of the precious metal has risen.
- Bitcoin falls to lowest level since Trump took office
on February 6, 2026 at 11:15 amThe price of the digital currency has dropped significantly despite President Donald Trump’s […]
- Average house price tops £300,000 for first time, says Halifax
on February 6, 2026 at 9:57 amHalifax describes the figure as a "milestone", but potentially daunting for first-time buyers.
- Amazon shares fall as it joins Big Tech AI spending spree
on February 6, 2026 at 8:37 amMajor firms collectively announce $650bn worth of investment in AI this week, rattling investors.
- I can't sell Mum's retirement flat - and it's costing me thousands
on February 6, 2026 at 12:45 amRelatives face "never-ending nightmare" of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats […]
- Can robots ever be graceful?
on February 6, 2026 at 12:05 amFirms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.
- Canada unveils auto industry plan in latest pivot away from US
on February 5, 2026 at 11:07 pmThe steps to bolster Canada's auto industry come as Trump's tariffs strain the sector and threaten […]
- Jobs set to be cut at Wedgwood
on February 5, 2026 at 6:10 pmSeventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand.
- UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely
on February 5, 2026 at 5:22 pmThe Bank of England has kept borrowing costs unchanged but opened the door to cuts later this year.
- UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likelyon February 5, 2026 at 5:22 pm
The Bank of England has kept borrowing costs unchanged but opened the door to cuts later this year.
- Quiz enters administration for third time
on February 5, 2026 at 4:50 pmSome 109 jobs will be cut at the company's headquarters and distribution centre in Scotland.
- Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals
on February 5, 2026 at 4:10 pmThe Bank of England may have suggested more rate cuts are on the way, but they are unlikely to go […]
- Watch: 20-tonne reservoir wall installed in three-day project
on February 5, 2026 at 2:40 pmThe steel structure was lowered into place at the new reservoir in a 72-hour continuous operation.
- Funeral firm executives face fraud charges in court
on February 5, 2026 at 2:19 pmSafe Hands collapsed in 2022, leaving 46,000 customers without the funeral plans they had paid for.
- Silence and inaction - how audio helped prove captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash
on February 5, 2026 at 1:19 pmThe top detective investigating the tanker collision says there were early signs of gross […]
- Why Target is under fire over Minnesota ICE raids
on February 5, 2026 at 1:19 pmWorkers are writing letters, staging strikes and in some cases resigning over how bosses are […]
- Are UK interest rates expected to fall soon?
on February 5, 2026 at 12:56 pmThe interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
- Why are UK prices still rising?
on February 5, 2026 at 12:52 pmUK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
- 'My bills are lower and I'm warmer in energy efficient home'
on February 5, 2026 at 12:38 pm179,000 households meet the Department for Communities' fuel poverty criteria, spending at least […]
- Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system
on February 5, 2026 at 11:06 amAirport organisation says queues could last up to six hours over the summer holidays.
- Social supermarket aims to provide affordable food
on February 5, 2026 at 6:56 amThe charity's founder says the supermarket also aims to help users get support from other services.
- Gary Neville returns to the Den
on February 5, 2026 at 6:18 amGary Neville re-joins the dragons as they put another set of business hopefuls to the test.
- US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance
on February 5, 2026 at 3:33 amThe event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.
- US probes Nike over white workers' discrimination claims
on February 4, 2026 at 11:07 pmCourt documents allege the sportswear company treated white employees less favourably.
- Washington Post announces sweeping layoffs as it scales back news coverage
on February 4, 2026 at 9:04 pmA former editor describes the massive cuts as one of the "darkest days" in the history of the […]
- Clients and staff in dark as law firm shuts doors
on February 4, 2026 at 7:41 pmStaff and clients say they are desperate for answers following the sudden closure of PM Law.
- Wegovy maker warns price cuts 'painful' for firm as shares plunge
on February 4, 2026 at 4:45 pmNovo Nordisk is facing "unprecedented" price pressures, "intensifying competition" and patents […]
- Gold rebounds above $5,000 after US downs Iran drone
on February 4, 2026 at 2:35 pmPrecious metal price voliatility continues as geopolitical tensions push investors to safe-haven […]
- The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
on February 4, 2026 at 1:42 pmPrized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.
- Pinterest sacks engineers for tracking staff job cuts
on February 4, 2026 at 6:03 amThe social media platform recently announced that it was axing around 15% of its workforce.
- Netflix and Warner Bros struggle to defend merger
on February 3, 2026 at 11:42 pmConcerns were raised by a subcommittee including potential price rises and the future of cinemas.
- The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus
on February 3, 2026 at 11:04 pmComac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable […]
- Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive
on February 3, 2026 at 7:04 pmThe media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.
- Walmart becomes first retailer to hit $1tn market value
on February 3, 2026 at 6:12 pmThe milestone reflects the US retail giant's booming e-commerce business and investors' embrace of […]
- PepsiCo to cut some US snack prices after backlash
on February 3, 2026 at 5:36 pmThe snack conglomerate is cutting the price of products including Doritos, Cheetos and Lays
- One million people miss HMRC tax return deadline
on February 3, 2026 at 11:55 amThe UK's tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of […]
- Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise
on February 1, 2026 at 9:15 amIndia's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre […]
- Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back
on February 1, 2026 at 12:45 amThe industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground […]
- Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?
on January 30, 2026 at 10:15 pmOpinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal […]
- How Guest Dragon Jenna Meek likes to do business
on January 30, 2026 at 1:30 pmJenna Meek joins the Dragons' Den as a guest for the first time.
- Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas
on January 30, 2026 at 12:10 amHundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.
- The Apprentice is back! Meet the new candidates
on January 29, 2026 at 6:08 amTwenty candidates are hoping to secure a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar.
- 'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals
on January 29, 2026 at 12:05 amHow restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.
- Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans
on January 27, 2026 at 11:22 pmThe BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his […]
- Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
on January 27, 2026 at 12:05 amIndia is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.
- Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports
on January 26, 2026 at 6:49 amProducers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.
- Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have?
on January 23, 2026 at 12:39 pmGreenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.
- AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
on January 23, 2026 at 12:02 amThe latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.
- How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker
on January 22, 2026 at 12:00 amThe European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.