Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterBloomberg/GettyIt's finally happening. After months of economic debate and mounting attacks from US President Donald Trump, the US central bank is poised to cut interest rates on Wednesday.The…
Zoe KleinmanTechnology editorGetty ImagesMicrosoft says its new $30bn (£22bn) investment in the UK's AI sector – its largest outside of the US - should significantly boost Britain's economy in the…
US President Donald Trump has said he will sue the New York Times for $15bn (£11bn) over what he called defamation and libel."The New York Times has been allowed to…
Pritti MistryBusiness reporterSky is planning to cut 600 UK jobs as it looks to focus on its streaming services.The media organisation has launched a consultation on proposed changes, which affect…
Simon JackBusiness editorA proposed deal to eliminate tariffs on UK steel exports to the US has been put on hold indefinitely, the BBC understands.Tariffs of 25% are currently applied to…
Danielle KayeBusiness reporterUS safety regulators have opened a probe focused on Tesla's electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they suddenly stopped working, leaving children trapped in the cars. The…
Susie Rack andAlex McIntyreWest MidlandsGetty ImagesThe Wedgwood factory at Barlaston will shut for 90 days from 29 SeptemberCeramics firm Wedgwood is to pause production at its Staffordshire factory for 90…
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesAbout nine million pensioners will get the winter fuel payment this year, following a government U-turn over eligibility.Ministers had been criticised for the 2024 decision…
People who celebrate the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk should be held accountable, US Vice-President JD Vance has said."Call them out, and hell, call their employer," Vance said as…
Emer MoreauBusiness reporterUS President Donald Trump cannot oust Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook from her role, a federal appeals court has ruled.The 2-1 ruling on Monday is a blow to…
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentThe number of people who received winter fuel payments plunged to 1.3 million following controversial cuts by the government, new figures have revealed.In previous years, nearly…
Emilia Martinez-BarnfatherBBC News, North East and CumbriaBBCSam Elliott says she wants to help people in memory of her best friend who died in 2015A woman who gave up drugs after…