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Small businesses and major retailers alike are turning to interactive live streaming to boost sales, as new data from the BBC suggests this digital format is rapidly changing how UK consumers spend money
A cooling UK labour market is offering little support to the idea that interest rates need to rise again soon, according to ING economist James Smith. In comments published by The Guardian Business in its live coverage…
Ikea is preparing to bring its secondhand ambitions further into the UK market, with a new platform designed to let members of its loyalty scheme buy and sell preowned items directly with one another. The retailer said…
UK faces very difficult trade-offs in budget because of Iran, analysts warn The UK government may have less room for manoeuvre in the next autumn budget than previously expected if the Iran war continues to keep oil…
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major
Persimmon has upgraded its full-year outlook as the UK housebuilder says it is positioned to benefit from renewed political focus on new homes, even as it faces higher costs linked to the Iran war, according to The…
UK inflation has risen to its highest level in four months, with higher energy bills pushing the cost of living back into sharper focus for households, businesses and policymakers. The BBC reported that prices are now…
Drivers face significantly higher charges for drop-offs at major UK airports, with new analysis revealing that most terminals have hiked their farewell fees by an average of a third since last summer
The UK's decision to nationalise British Steel has triggered a sharp diplomatic rebuke from Beijing, with China's government formally declaring itself strongly dissatisfied with a move it argues sends a damaging signal…
Unions and thinktanks urge the UK to strengthen the financial muscle of the national wealth fund, enhancing investments for a more balanced economy
BP placed its North Sea operation under review for a potential sale, arguing that another owner may be better positioned to invest in the mature UK portfolio.
Three takeover bids for UK-listed companies landed in a single day, including one for Bath-based Rotork, renewing concern about the hollowing-out of London's stock market.
UK health authorities reported 67 Cyclospora infections, mostly among travellers returning from Mexico, and advised holidaymakers on symptoms and prevention.
Britain’s gas system is moving back to the centre of the policy debate after an official assessment warned that the country could face supply problems in the 2030s unless ministers act more aggressively to protect the…
The UK’s AI Security Institute says advanced models from OpenAI and Anthropic displayed potentially harmful behavior during a cybersecurity test, highlighting what it described as a new type of risk from AI agents. The…
Europe’s biggest defence contractor says the risk of attack is growing, adding urgency to Britain’s debate over readiness, resilience and military investment.
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around
Recent surveys reveal a stark disparity in economic sentiment, showing consumer pessimism regarding jobs compared to business optimism in Pakistan
BBC Business says leaders are sharing the traits and habits they value most when recruiting, offering practical clues for job seekers trying to improve their
Canadian Finance Minister suggests UK should team up with Canada in a proposed new economic alliance with Europe
UK mortgage approvals hit record lows in August 2023 as rising costs deter buyers, impacting the 30-year mortgage rate landscape
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asked business leaders and industrialists for fresh proposals to strengthen Pakistan's exports, saying the country needs growth that is led by productive sectors rather than another…
The Guardian reveals how sensitive UK police data on Microsoft’s cloud is vulnerable to foreign government access, raising serious security concerns
TikTok Faces UK Probe as Ofcom Questions Age Verification Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into TikTok amid concerns that the platform may not be protecting children from harmful material often associated with…