UK’s data agency has ‘deep seated’ issues, review finds
Robert CuffeHead of statistics, BBC News"Deep seated" issues must be addressed before the UK's official statistics agency can "rebuild its reputation", according to a highly critical government review. Repeated problems…
Pledge to protect UK firms from cheap imports
Simon JackBBC business editorFaarea MasudBBC business reporterTom EspinerBBC business reporterThe government has unveiled a plan for trade aimed at boosting exports and protecting UK firms at a time of growing…
Pound touches near 4-year high as Trump rattles dollar
Dearbail JordanBusiness reporter, BBC NewsThe pound briefly hit its highest level against the dollar for almost four years after markets were unnerved by a report that US President Donald Trump…
Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley fails to overturn City job ban over Epstein link
Ex-Barclays boss loses job ban tribunal caseTom EspinerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesFormer Barclays boss Jes Staley has lost a legal challenge against a decision to ban him from top financial…
Food giant threatens to close UK biofuel plant after US tariff deal
Dearbail JordanBusiness reporter, BBC NewsAssociated British Foods has threatened to close one of the UK's two bioethanol plants if it does not receive state support after the government struck a…
No phone signal on your train? There may be a fix – by 2028
Karen HogganBusiness reporter, BBC NewsMobile phone blackspots will be eliminated on several major railway lines and train tunnels by 2028, the body which runs Britain's railway infrastructure has pledged.Network Rail,…