Simon Jack,BBC Business EditorandLucy Hooker,Business reporterGetty ImagesA climbdown on forthcoming increases to the business rates bills faced by pubs in England is set to be announced by the government in…
Faarea MasudBusiness reporterThe boss of Greggs said there was "no doubt" hugely popular appetite suppressing drugs have led to people looking for "smaller portions", affecting the company's bottom line.People are…
BBCMike Powell said the charity expects more people to struggle financially this yearSome islanders are struggling to heat their homes in cold temperatures, a homeless charity boss has warned.The Shelter…
Faarea MasudBusiness reporterGetty ImagesRetail giants Tesco and Marks & Spencer have both reported a rise in food sales over Christmas, but other retailers found the festive period harder going.Tesco said…
CastoreTom Beahon set up Castore with his brother Phil in 2015 The co-founder of premium sportswear firm Castore has defended the price of replica football kits.Tom Beahon, who set up…
BBCDeputy Rob Ward said the new childcare payments system provided "flexibility" for parentsJersey's education minister has defended a new scheme that allows parents to claim back childcare costs for toddlers.From…
Updated / Thursday, 8 Jan 2026 22:34 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was killed after being fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Hours after a fatal shooting…
Updated / Thursday, 8 Jan 2026 20:20 Patrick Collison, the CEO and co-founder of financial technology firm Stripe, has said that we live in a volatile world and that businesses…
A German court has ruled that online travel agency eDreams' presentation of prices misled consumers. Hamburg Regional Court found that eDreams displayed airline seat and baggage prices without clearly disclosing…
Chief Executive of daa Kenny Jacobs has begun legal proceedings against his employer aimed at allowing him to return to work. It follows months of wrangling between Mr Jacobs and…
The US trade deficit contracted sharply in October, hitting the lowest level since mid-2009 as imports declined, a trend that if sustained could see trade again adding to economic growth…
Companies found it harder to do business in 2025 due to a deterioration in global cooperation on issues including trade, climate, technology and security, a survey published by the World…