Netherland’s renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid
John LaurensonBusiness reporter, RotterdamAFP via Getty ImagesThe Netherlands has raced to switch to wind and solar powerIn a Dutch government TV campaign called "Flip the Switch" an actress warns viewers…
Reeves urged to make Budget ‘bold’ or risk future tax rises
Michael Sheils McNameeBusiness reporterThe chancellor should be "bold" in next month's Budget or risk future spending cuts and tax rises, an influential think tank has said. The Institute for Fiscal…
Trump says Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil
Danielle KayeBusiness reporterWatch: Trump says Modi "assured" him India would no longer buy Russian oilPresident Donald Trump has said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian…
Baroness Mone-linked PPE firm misses deadline to pay £122m
Pritti MistryBusiness reporterA company linked to Baroness Michelle Mone has failed to meet a deadline to repay £122m for breaching a Covid-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) contract.The Department of Health…
Bessent blasts China as ‘unreliable’ as trade tensions mount
Danielle KayeBusiness reporterWatch: "This is China versus the world", says Scott Bessent on tradeTop US officials have accused China of betraying a trade truce reached earlier this year, escalating tensions…
Energy standing charge plans could backfire, MPs told
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent andJoshua NevettPolitical reporterGetty ImagesEnergy bosses have given a cool reception to regulator Ofgem's plan to overhaul standing charges.Under Ofgem's plans announced in September, all suppliers…
UK sanctions Russia’s oil giants over Ukraine war
Pritti MistryBusiness reporter andFaisal IslamEconomics editorBritain is targeting Russia's largest oil companies and the country's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers in a bid to cut off Vladimir Putin's ability to…
As US shutdown starts to bite, how much could it hit economy?
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterGetty ImagesMichael Galletly, who works for the Department of Agriculture in Utah, sat down with his wife last week, combing through bills and spending more than two hours…