Trump launches $1m ‘gold card’ immigration visas
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterPresident Donald Trump has launched a scheme offering fast-tracked US visas to wealthy foreigners who can pay at least $1m (£750,000).The card will give buyers a "direct path…
The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin
John LaurensonBusiness reporter, Lugano, SwitzerlandAFP via Getty ImagesShops and restaurants across the Swiss city of Lugano now accept bitcoinIn a McDonald's by a lake surrounded by mountains, in the centre…
Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impact of fossil fuels
Matt McGrathEnvironment correspondentGetty ImagesVictims of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a legal claim against oil and gas company Shell in the UK courts, seeking compensation for what…
Shares in AI giant Oracle fall after revenue miss
Lily JamaliNorth America Technology Correspondent, San FranciscoShares of cloud computing giant Oracle plunged more than 10% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the company's revenues fell short of Wall Street…
GSK boss says US is the best country to invest in
Simon Jack,Business editorandArchie MitchellWatch: GSK boss Dame Emma Walmsley lays out competitions facing the UKThe US is the best place for a business to invest, the boss of one of…
Banks to get new powers to give financial advice
Banks to tell you where you might put your moneyKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesPeople who might otherwise turn to friends, family, or social media influencers for financial advice are…
Fed cuts rate but future easing uncertain
Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertainDanielle KayeBusiness reporterReutersUS Federal Reserve Chair Jerome PowellThe US Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates for the third time this year, even as…
Leon to close 20 stores and cut jobs in restructure
Rachel ClunBusiness reporterLeon has announced it will close about 20 of its restaurants and cut jobs as part of a major restructure of the High Street food chain.The company has…
Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can’t be called chocolate any more
Josh MartinBusiness reporterToffee Crisp and Blue Riband bars can no longer be called chocolate after maker Nestle changed their recipes.To be described as milk chocolate in the UK a product…
Too many unauthorised pre-budget leaks, says Reeves
Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterChancellor Rachel Reeves has said there were too many unauthorised leaks ahead of her Budget last month.The amount of media stories about what might in her statement led…