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Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:12:48 GMT
The official data shows wage growth has slowed while the number of vacancies continues to fall.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:04:21 GMT
Some areas have seen prices rise by as much as 13%, research by children's charity Corum finds.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:46:38 GMT
The company says this is 'normal business practice' but an expert blames Trump tariffs
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:01:34 GMT
Britain's airports are charging up to £7 to briefly drop off passengers close to terminals.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:53:24 GMT
The US president admitted he broached sacking Jerome Powell, in what would be an unprecedented move.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:05:05 GMT
Coca-Cola said they "appreciate President Trump's enthusiasm", without confirming they plan to make the tweak.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:13:59 GMT
The ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:54:31 GMT
Food and clothing prices rose more quickly while fuel fell only slightly, boosting the overall rate of inflation.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:40:33 GMT
Higher inflation could give the Bank of England pause for thought over cutting interest rates.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:05:08 GMT
Diageo boss Debra Crew steps down after board decision for her to go.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:10:12 GMT
In her first interview since the attack, Co-op's chief executive said she was "incredibly sorry" to customers.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:37:20 GMT
The ad for the cucumber and mint drink made unauthorised health claims, the advertising watchdog found.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:29:35 GMT
Stark, which makes weapon systems for Nato, says its new facility in Swindon will support 100 jobs.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:14:00 GMT
The UK's financial watchdog says the bank had failed to properly check two of its clients.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:16:38 GMT
Chancellor tells the financial industry to change the narrative around consumer investment to encourage growth.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 01:06:47 GMT
Last week, the US president urged Brazilian authorities to end their prosecution of the country's former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:36:46 GMT
The US will lower its tariffs threatened on goods from Indonesia to 19% from a planned 32%.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 03:55:41 GMT
Sales, branding and tight cost controls have helped Pop Mart's profits balloon in the first half of 2025.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:29:33 GMT
Banks will send savers details of possible investments and an ad campaign will raise awareness, the Treasury says.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:27:08 GMT
The company's future remains uncertain as it posts losses of £1.65bn for the year to March.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:06:43 GMT
Energy and housing costs were the major drivers of inflation, but consumers are starting to feel the impact of tariffs on basic goods.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:00:08 GMT
Government will subsidise prices cuts to encourage a shift away from petrol and diesel.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:30:50 GMT
The world's second largest economy grew by 5.2% in the three months to the end of June, official figures show.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:03:35 GMT
The move would reverse a US ban on sales of the high-end chip to the world's second largest economy.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:14:48 GMT
One farmer says she has never seen a spring and summer with so little rain.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:59:02 GMT
The founder of the social media giant said one of the sites would cover an area nearly the size of Manhattan.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 23:00:05 GMT
Heat pump makers are ready to raise output, but demand is still sluggish.
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:04:09 GMT
The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:30:10 GMT
Residents in rural Georgia say the data centre next door has disrupted their water supply.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:02:48 GMT
Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:08:24 GMT
Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:03:30 GMT
As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:07:01 GMT
Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:03:29 GMT
The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:57:37 GMT
Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:02:03 GMT
US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:43:54 GMT
The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:02:04 GMT
UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:51:16 GMT
The report also says one issue is not just high prices, but people's ability to meet them.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:38:30 GMT
A council says it has paused new applications for three weeks as it works through a waiting list.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:04:21 GMT
Some areas have seen prices rise by as much as 13%, research by children's charity Corum finds.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:54:31 GMT
Food and clothing prices rose more quickly while fuel fell only slightly, boosting the overall rate of inflation.
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:11:02 GMT
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:04:10 GMT
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?
Sun, 18 May 2025 21:55:21 GMT
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:40:17 GMT
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:27:04 GMT
From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:44:51 GMT
Crews battle overnight fire which spread across Kilmarnock shops
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:06:24 GMT
In this Americast episode, Anthony Zurcher, BBC's North America correspondent, discusses how Trump may start to feel pressure from his own supporters if prices continue to rise at home.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:03:33 GMT
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