AO boss: We’re a British success story – the UK should be turbocharging us
Sean FarringtonBusiness presenterAOJohn Roberts doesn't mince his words.The so-called kitchen king started AO selling discounted fridges and washing machines after a £1 bet with a friend that he couldn't pull…
Half of UK adults now pay on mobile – data shows
Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile paymentsKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesHalf of UK adults are now regularly paying for things by tapping their phone, new banking data…
Suppliers want help for billpayers as energy prices rise
Energy price rises prompt call for more help with billsKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesA rise in gas and electricity prices has prompted energy suppliers to call for "enduring" targeted…
Pfizer to offer cheaper US drugs via Trump’s website in new deal
Danielle KayeBusiness reporterThe Trump administration has announced a deal allowing patients to buy prescription drugs at discounted prices via a new website operated by the federal government.The agreement with pharmaceutical…
University graduates urged to look local for best chance at jobs
Beth Alaw WilliamsBBC WalesDaroganResearch suggests competition for graduate jobs is at a record high with some firms reducing the number of places on graduate schemesGraduates looking for jobs have been…
Chinese woman convicted in UK after ‘world’s biggest’ bitcoin seizure
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter, Singapore andLiv McMahonTechnology reporterMetropolitan PoliceZhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, was convicted on MondayA Chinese national has been convicted following an international fraud investigation which resulted…
Frank founder Charlie Javice sentenced for JPMorgan fraud
Danielle KayeBusiness reporterCharlie Javice, the entrepreneur convicted this year for defrauding JPMorgan Chase when the bank bought her student loan start-up, was sentenced on Monday to more than seven years…
Spotify founder Daniel Ek to step down as chief executive
Getty ImagesSpotify founder Daniel Ek is planning to officially step down from the role of chief executive after two decades at the helm of the music streaming giant. The company…
Energy costs in Wales – how much will they rise by and what help is there?
Antonia MatthewsBBC Wales With colder weather on the way, millions of households in Wales face another spike in energy costs.From 1 October, 2025, the price for energy for a typical…
Lindsey Oil Refinery to lose 125 jobs, official receiver says
Third of workforce to go at Lindsey Oil RefineryStuart HarrattEast Yorkshire and LincolnshireBBCThe Lindsey Oil Refinery went into administration in JuneAlmost a third of the workers at the Lindsey Oil…
Imgur blocks access to UK users after proposed regulatory fine
Liv McMahonTechnology reporterImage-hosting platform Imgur has blocked people in the UK from accessing its content.Imgur is used by millions to make and share images such as memes across the web,…