Stocks Settle Higher as Chip Makers and Energy Producers Rally
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed up by +0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +0.78%. …
Corn Bulls Showing Black Friday Gains, as Export Business Remains Strong
Corn futures are trading with midday Black Friday gains of 2 to 5 cents. Today is first notice day for December futures, with 80 deliveries issued all by an ADM…
Flights disrupted after Airbus discovers intense sun radiation could impact flight control data
Theo LeggettInternational Business CorrespondentAirlines around the world have announced flights could be delayed after Airbus requested immediate modifications to thousands of planes over its discovery that intense radiation from the…
No 10 denies Reeves misled public in run up to Budget
Paul SeddonPolitical reporterReutersDowning Street has denied Rachel Reeves misled the public about the state of the public finances ahead of this week's Budget.In the run-up to Wednesday's statement, the chancellor…
‘Business rates changes will cost me £62,000’
Archie Mitchell,Peter RuddickandJosh Martin,Business reportersThe owner of a small pub chain in the south east of England has said his costs will rise by £62,000 per year after changes announced…
Minister defends ‘pragmatic’ U-turn on workers’ rights
Paul SeddonPolitical reporterPA MediaThe education secretary has defended Labour's U-turn over offering all workers the right to claim unfair dismissal from their first day in a job.Instead, ministers now plan…
State pensioners with no other income will not have to pay tax
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentChancellor Rachel Reeves has said that people whose only income comes from the state pension will not have to pay tax.The state pension is set to…
Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
Skip to contentBritish Broadcasting CorporationHomeNewsSportBusinessInnovationCultureArtsTravelEarthAudioVideoLiveA vintage clothing stall-holder at Birmingham's Rag Market has finished his final day after 60 years.14 hours agoRetailingBirmingham