Trump says he discussed firing Fed’s Powell but ‘highly unlikely’ he will
Trump on firing Powell: 'We're not planning on doing anything'President Donald Trump has said it is "highly unlikely" he will fire the head of the US central bank, hours after…
UK inflation rise complicates next month’s rate decision
While the economy started this year strongly, Wednesday saw another example of a surprise to the markets in the wrong direction.In May the economy slowed again, and now inflation has…
Boss of Guinness-owner Diageo suddenly steps down
The chief executive of Guinness-owner Diageo has stepped down with immediate effect, the drinks giant has announced.In an unusual move for a big corporation, Debra Crew has left her role…
Trip drink advert banned for claiming it makes you calm
Trip drink ad banned over claim it makes you calmFaarea MasudBusiness reporterTom EspinerBBC business reporterTripAn advert by Trip drinks has been banned for making unauthorised claims that it can "help…
Barclays fined £42m for poor money laundering checks
Faarea MasudBusiness reporter, BBC NewsBarclays Bank has been fined £42m by the UK's financial watchdog for failures in its money laundering risk management.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said Barclays had…
Co-op boss says sorry to 6.5m people who had data stolen in hack
Joe TidyCyber correspondent, BBC World ServiceImran Rahman-JonesTechnology reporterWatch: Co-op boss says immediate action was taken when the data breach was discoveredThe chief executive of Co-op has confirmed that all 6.5…