‘Carspreading’ is on the rise – not everyone is happy
Theo LeggettInternational Business CorrespondentBBCCritics call it "carspreading". In the UK and across Europe, cars are steadily becoming longer, wider and heavier. Consumers clearly like them – a lot. They're seen…
San Francisco sues food companies over ultra-processed products
Danielle KayeBusiness reporterThe city of San Francisco on Tuesday sued ten leading food makers over their ultra-processed products, accusing the industry's giants of knowingly selling foods that have been linked…
Billionaire Dell family to seed Trump accounts for kids with $250
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterWatch: President Trump announces "Trump accounts" for American childrenTech billionaire Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, have announced plans to donate $250 to 25 million children across the…
Reeves speech did not mislead on challenges facing UK ahead of Budget, says OBR official
Michael RaceBusiness reporterGetty ImagesA senior official at the UK's economic forecaster has said he does not believe the chancellor was being misleading when she said the state of the public…
UK snack brand Graze to be sold to Jamie Laing’s Candy Kittens
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterGetty ImagesCandy Kittens co-founders Jamie Laing and Edward WilliamsBritish TV personality Jamie Laing's vegan sweets brand Candy Kittens is set to acquire snack company Graze in a deal…
Bank of England warns of AI bubble risk
Archie MitchellBusiness reporterPA MediaThe Bank of England has warned of a "sharp correction" in the value of major tech companies with growing fears of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble.It said…
Hull bus ticket discount for city travel over Christmas
Eleanor MaslinEast Yorkshire and LincolnshireHull City CouncilA group travel discount is being offered on Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire buses over Christmas in HullDiscounted bus tickets are in place…
Tax rises and tighter spending to hold back UK growth, OECD says
Nick EdserBusiness reporterGetty ImagesTax rises and constraints on government spending will weigh on growth in the UK's economy, according to an influential global policy group.UK inflation will also remain among…