Paul SeddonPolitical reporterMaskotLarge companies that persistently fail to pay their suppliers on time could face fines under government plans to help smaller businesses. Draft proposals unveiled on Thursday would also…
Karl MercerBBC London Political EditorArora GroupArora Group has proposed to build a 2,800-metre third runway instead of the full-length 3,500-metre runwayHotel tycoon Surinder Arora has announced he is submitting a…
Robert BoddyLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceA plan offering thousands of households in Kent on low incomes help with cost of living pressures has been renewed for another year.Medway Council approved a…
What tariffs has Trump announced and why?Getty ImagesNew US tariffs covering goods from several key trading partners are due to take effect on 1 August. Since returning to office in…
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentBBCThe Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates when it meets on 7 August. It held rates at 4.25% at the last meeting…
BBCPrices in the UK rose by 3.6% in the 12 months to June, driven by increases in the cost of food and fuel. It means inflation remains above the Bank…
Natalie Sherman & Peter HoskinsBusiness reporters in New York & SingaporeMotor industry giant Ford says it expects tariffs to cost it about $2bn (£1.5bn) this year, which is more than…
Jean MackenzieSeoul CorrespondentReporting fromSeoulOsmond ChiaBBC NewsReporting fromSingapore President Donald Trump says the US will charge a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea, in what he called a "full and…
Lily JamaliNorth America Technology Correspondent•@lilyjamaliReporting fromSan FranciscoSocial media giant Meta Platforms says its profits soared and it is pumping billions of dollars more into artificial intelligence (AI) projects.The firm -…
Ben Chu, Daniel Wainwright & Phil LeakeBBC VerifyGetty ImagesDonald Trump has delivered a profound shock to the global trading system since returning to the White House.The US president announced on…
Sameer HashmiBusiness CorrespondentReporting fromDubaiKhaznaThe UAE wants to become a hub for AIWhen Donald Trump touched down in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) earlier this year, he arrived not just with…
Distilled, the company behind Daft.ie, DoneDeal.ie and Adverts.ie has bought two companies in Northern Ireland. The acquisition of Used Cars NI and PropertyPal is part of the company's growth plans.…