Oil prices slide after Pakistan announces deal between US and Iran
Just nowPeter HoskinsBusiness reporterEPA/ShutterstockOil prices fell in Asia on Monday after Pakistan, which has been mediating an end to the US-Iran war, announced a deal that President Donald Trump said…
As more US business owners retire many are selling up to their staff
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Millions of people can get discounts on their bills – here’s how
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Surge in scams as criminals use AI to target people
5 hours agoKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesCases of fraud in the UK have surged with criminals using AI to manipulate people and even marrying victims of romance scams to…
Is the convertible car heading into the sunset?
5 hours agoTheo LeggettInternational Business CorrespondentGetty ImagesSales of convertibles in the UK have dropped by 90% over the last 20 yearsSophistication, freedom, rebellion or just the simple joy of taking…
UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
8 hours agoMitchell LabiakBusiness reporterGetty ImagesThe UK and Japan have agreed a multi-billion pound investment deal which UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said will build a "new era of…
UK electric car sales target set to be weakened
10 hours agoJonathan JosephsBusiness Correspondent, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe UK government is set to water down its target for how many new cars that are sold need to be electric vehicles…