BBC Business News
Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:20:27 GMT)
Business Secretary Peter Kyle he was "delighted" the bill had completed its passage through the House of Lords.
EU waters down plans to end petrol and diesel car sales by 2035 (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:10:57 GMT)
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
Young workers hit hard as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1% (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:21:34 GMT)
UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation.
Downing Street insists negotiations over US-UK tech deal still live (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:26:18 GMT)
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people".
Sunak defends Covid loan scheme over excessive fraud claims (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:24:52 GMT)
Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout
Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:06:44 GMT)
Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021 (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:22:27 GMT)
An anomaly identified by National Highways caused thousands of incorrect speed camera activations.
Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:14:03 GMT)
The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries.
Ben & Jerry's row deepens as three board members removed (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:05:54 GMT)
One co-founder called it a "blatant power grab" designed to strip the board of its independence.
UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:04:18 GMT)
It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.
Nissan begins building new Leaf in UK (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:53:04 GMT)
Business Secretary Peter Kyle says "Nissan's investment is a major commitment to the North East".
Ford to scale back electric vehicle plans, taking $19.5bn hit (Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:32:25 GMT)
The US carmaker is backing away from large electric vehicles, citing lacklustre demand and recent regulatory changes under US President Donald Trump.
Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says (Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:06:00 GMT)
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.
'Throw the parcel at the door' - Evri couriers cutting corners to earn a better wage (Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:01:35 GMT)
BBC Panorama investigates the delivery firm - a market leader with the worst reputation for non-deliveries.
Ofcom investigates BT and Three for failing to connect 999 calls (Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:41:43 GMT)
The companies have been fined in the past over outages leaving customers unable to call emergency services.
Airbnb fined £56m by Spain for advertising unlicensed properties (Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:19:27 GMT)
The government has been cracking down on the rentals firm as neighbourhoods protest against holiday lets.
Roomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy (Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:47:31 GMT)
Under the so-called pre-packaged Chapter 11 process, the main maker of its devices will take ownership of the firm.
Can I just check - are my emails holding me back at work?! (Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:53:45 GMT)
What impact is our email etiquette having on how we are perceived and even promoted at work?
Grand Theft Auto game creator sacked us for trying to unionise (Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:21:43 GMT)
Former staff at the Grand Theft Auto creator are seeking an employment tribunal over alleged "union-busting".
'A nightmare' - The battle over Warner Bros is turning Hollywood upside down (Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:37:15 GMT)
Interviews with dozens of actors, producers and camera crews reveal an industry attempting to weigh the lesser of two horrible choices.
Train timetable revamp takes effect with more services promised (Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:54:54 GMT)
Rail operators promise more services across the network and faster journeys on some routes.
Tories to scrap petrol car ban if they win next election (Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:44:25 GMT)
The Conservative Party leader says the policy is "destructive" and "economic self-harm".
Whisky industry faces bleak midwinter as tariffs bite and exports stall (Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:27:27 GMT)
Tough economic forces are bearing down on whisky producers and the sectors which rely on them.
Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey (Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:25:21 GMT)
Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.
How 100-year-old firm went from Hull to Hollywood (Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:08:43 GMT)
East Yorkshire-based Croda developed a treatment for a rare disease – a story retold by Hollywood.
EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia's frozen cash ahead of loan plan for Ukraine (Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:14:51 GMT)
After almost four years of Russia's full-scale war, Kyiv is running out of cash, and needs an estimated €135.7bn over the next two years.
Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt (Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:02:06 GMT)
The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.
'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make (Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:03:10 GMT)
Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.
Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help? (Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:49:01 GMT)
Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.
Can Japan get more female business leaders? (Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:04:53 GMT)
The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.
