Trump says US will not ‘waste our time’ helping Argentina if Milei loses
President Donald Trump has acknowledged that a $20bn (£15bn) US lifeline to help calm Argentina's currency crisis is an attempt to sway elections this month in the South American nation.Welcoming…
UK forecast to be second-fastest growing economy in G7 – IMF
Faisal IslamBBC Economics Editor andLucy HookerBusiness reporterGetty ImagesChancellor Rachel Reeves said, despite the IMF's upgrade to UK economic growth, "for too many people, our economy feels stuck"The UK is set…
Trump tariffs on kitchen cabinets and timber come into force
New US tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets, vanities, lumber, timber and certain upholstered furniture have come into effect. Under a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump last month, a 10%…
Argentina’s President Milei divided his nation but won over Trump
How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over TrumpIone WellsSouth America CorrespondentBBCBuenos Aires, September 2023. Hundreds of people crowded around to wave flags and film on their…
Asahi ransomware attack: Personal data potentially stolen
Personal data may have been stolen in the ransomware attack that forced Asahi to halt beer production, the company has said. Japan's biggest brewer was forced to pause operations at…
What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?
Getty ImagesThe new state pension is set to rise by more than £500 a year in April 2026, as a result of the triple lock arrangement. This guarantees that the…
Wage growth slows slightly over summer
Emer MoreauBusiness reporterGetty ImagesWage growth in the UK cooled slightly over the summer, as unemployment ticked up marginally.Average wage growth was 4.7% in the three months to August, down from…
US-China trade tensions back as port fees take effect
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterThe US and China started charging new port fees on each other's ships on Tuesday, as trade tensions between the world's two biggest economies increase.China says its levies…
US shipping chaos: I fear my wedding sari is destroyed
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterJanani Mohan/Yagappa PhotographyJanani Mohan is missing a sari she wore at her wedding in April, which was also worn by her motherGraduate student Nicole Lobo moved back to…