DIY store B&Q and the fast food chain Five Guys are among hundreds of UK businesses named by the government for paying staff below the minimum wage.More than 600 employers…
The Dutch central bank (DNB) has confirmed that billions of dollars in gold has been taken out of north America and relocated to London, citing "increasing geopolitical unrest".DNB said on…
Uber is cutting more than 3,000 jobs worldwide as part of a major overhaul designed to shrink management layers and refocus spending on its core business. The cuts amount to…
A group of peers is calling for the British government to be able to deactivate powerful AI systems and switch off the country's data centres in the event of the…
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It is not just the wildfire burning in the bond markets, with many countries facing interest rates at multi-decade highs. The markets lending money to governments appear to be changing…
Free school uniforms are to be handed out in Hull by former boxer Tommy Coyle.The ex-Commonwealth lightweight champion set up a sporting foundation when he retired from boxing in 2019…
The industry in Northern Ireland is making the argument that it has a special case due to direct competition with businesses in the Republic.Michael Cadden, the chair of Hospitality Ulster,…
The government's ability to play with the public finances is limited by the so-called fiscal rules it has set for itself. So, if it needs more money to pay back…
Episode detailsWorld Service,02 Sep 2026,27 minsAvailable for over a yearAmerica’s national debt recently hit a new milestone of $40 trillion. It is estimated that interest payments on the national debt…
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Episode detailsWorld Service,02 Sep 2026,17 minsFounders: Allison Ellsworth, co-founder of Poppi soft on the cider vinegar soft drinks that had PepsiCo paying $1.95bnBusiness DailyAvailable for over a yearAllison Ellsworth, founder…