Gary Gensler to leave role as SEC chairman

Tax rises will make it harder to hire, says business group

The head of the CBI says tax rises seen at the Budget "must never again simply be done to business".

Published: 2024-11-25 14:53:40

Macy's says worker hid more than $130m in costs

An employee "intentionally" concealed expenses related to package deliveries, the retailer says.

Published: 2024-11-25 15:01:02

Barclays fined £40m over 'reckless' Qatar fundraising

The UK's financial watchdog says investors did not have all the information they should have had.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:30:49

What are my rights if my home is flooded?

Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of flood damage.

Published: 2024-11-25 10:55:56

How service charges in flats spiralled out of control

Bills for leaseholders have risen by 44% since 2016. Is Labour's new plan really the solution?

Published: 2024-11-25 01:54:25

From eyesore to asset: How a smelly seaweed could fuel cars

Scientists in the Caribbean are turning algae that have been choking beaches into biofuel.

Published: 2024-11-25 00:09:31

Young people who refuse to work to lose benefits - minister

Liz Kendall says young people will have a responsibility to take up new opportunities for "earning or learning".

Published: 2024-11-24 12:25:50

Extra £300m for UK tax hike unacceptable - Robison

UK government says SNP have "no more excuses", but Scottish ministers claim they will be left £200m short.

Published: 2024-11-25 16:19:30

£1.25 a night Welsh tourism tax may start in 2027

Hotels, B&B and self-catered accommodation guests would pay if councils introduce it in their areas.

Published: 2024-11-25 15:24:18

UK wants to hire EU negotiator to 'reset' relations

The role will “prepare and lead negotiations with the EU on key UK interests”, the job posting said.

Published: 2024-11-23 19:04:38

'I was scammed out of £75k by Martin Lewis deepfake advert'

Des Healey lost £76,000 in a scam using a deepfake of Martin Lewis and Elon Musk.

Published: 2024-11-24 00:59:04

'Scammers sent courier to steal £4,000'

A fraud victim tells the BBC how she used a helpline to stop scammers stealing more of her money.

Published: 2024-11-22 22:45:42

Two detained over Gatwick Airport 'suspect package'

An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed after a suspected prohibited item was found.

Published: 2024-11-22 20:18:03

People told to shop around as energy bills rise

Someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of energy will pay £21 more a year from January.

Published: 2024-11-22 11:53:06

Spain fines budget airlines including Ryanair €179m

The government says charging for hand luggage and printing boarding passes at the airport are "abusive practices".

Published: 2024-11-22 17:40:38

Sisters build global beauty brand from a garage

Sophie and Hannah Pycroft's business has sold more than two million make-up brushes and accessories.

Published: 2024-11-23 07:13:21

'We are being robbed': Homeowners feel trapped by rising fees

Residents say as costs surge basic maintenance and administrative duties are not being fulfilled.

Published: 2024-11-23 00:07:17

Versace bag for £15: Why Christmas shoppers are choosing charity shops

Second-hand shops say more people are turning to them to keep the festive season affordable.

Published: 2024-11-23 00:10:01

Shop sales fall in October as Budget fears hit spending

Sales volumes fell by more than expected in October with clothing stores having a "notably poor" month.

Published: 2024-11-22 10:15:47

How family firms could be affected by Budget tax rises

Farmers have dominated the debate over changes to inheritance tax – but the issue is much wider than that.

Published: 2024-11-21 06:31:37

Gary Gensler to leave role as SEC chairman

Donald Trump revealed plans to sack Mr Gensler on "day one" of his new administration.

Published: 2024-11-22 05:27:54

Temu owner's shares slump as China slowdown hits sales

US-listed shares of the e-commerce giant fell nearly 11% on Thursday following the announcement.

Published: 2024-11-22 04:14:30

Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays

Campaigners say the overhaul is welcome but will not come fast enough to help existing leaseholds.

Published: 2024-11-21 19:30:58

Self-made Indian billionaire faces biggest test after US fraud charges

The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad.

Published: 2024-11-22 00:59:15

Charged £720 to have a key cut - soaring bills drive leaseholders to breaking point

A BBC News investigation reveals multiple complaints about charges imposed by a major freeholder.

Published: 2024-11-22 00:02:25

'Trust and reserve judgement' on rebrand, says Jaguar

The iconic carmaker's rebrand has certainly caught people's attention, but will it pay off?

Published: 2024-11-23 17:03:08

The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible

Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.

Published: 2024-11-22 00:05:15

Is nuclear power gaining new energy?

Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.

Published: 2024-11-21 00:03:04

Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans

India produces only a tiny fraction of the world's cocoa beans, but that could be changing.

Published: 2024-11-19 00:00:31

Europe's flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short

Makers of a new generation of European electric aircraft are struggling to raise money.

Published: 2024-11-15 00:01:23

Why Canada could become the next nuclear energy 'superpower'

With its rich resources, uranium mining companies want Canada to play a key role in fuelling nuclear reactors worldwide.

Published: 2024-11-14 00:09:24

An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?

It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.

Published: 2024-11-12 00:00:04

'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos'

The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content.

Published: 2024-11-11 00:40:14

Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off?

They can cost hundreds of pounds, but are these products actually worth the money?

Published: 2024-11-09 08:22:40

Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks

Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.

Published: 2024-11-08 00:03:51

Moldova cleans up its act to attract foreign businesses

Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast.

Published: 2024-11-07 00:06:39

Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact

Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.

Published: 2024-11-05 00:07:22

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