Day Headlines in Business News: 2025-05-27
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'We make more money from weddings now than farming' (BBC Business 2025-05-27 23:29:27)
From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle. -
Second suspect arrested in alleged crypto torture scheme (BBC Business 2025-05-27 23:11:23)
Police say the two men kidnapped an Italian businessman and tortured him with a gun, chainsaw and electrical wires for nearly three weeks. -
Tesco shoppers mock 'VAR'-style cameras at self-checkout (BBC Business 2025-05-27 23:02:34)
The supermarket's latest use of technology to crack down on shoplifting has led to both jokes and complaints. -
Thousands in line for payouts over forced meter fittings (BBC Business 2025-05-27 22:39:03)
More than £70m is being paid to customers who were forced to switch to prepaying for energy. -
Thousands to get payouts over forced prepayment meter fitting (BBC Business 2025-05-27 22:39:03)
More than £70m is being paid to customers who were forced to switch to prepaying for energy. -
Banks urged not to 'label' people with low credit scores (BBC Business 2025-05-27 21:59:31)
Tiffany Bramley was rejected for a loan to re-start her business after missing payments when her daughter died. -
Alan Bates's 'kangaroo court' claims denied (BBC Business 2025-05-27 16:29:19)
The body overseeing compensation has pushed back against criticisms by Sir Alan Bates, who led the campaign for redress. -
Alan Bates' 'kangaroo court' claims denied (BBC Business 2025-05-27 16:29:19)
The body overseeing compensation has pushed back against criticisms by Sir Alan Bates, who led the campaign for redress. -
KFC to create 7,000 jobs to fend off rivals Wingstop and Popeyes (BBC Business 2025-05-27 12:32:55)
The fried chicken firm will invest nearly £1.5bn over five years as rivals step up expansion. -
Adidas says customer data stolen in cyber attack (BBC Business 2025-05-27 12:21:31)
The sportswear giant says criminals accessed its systems through a "third-party customer service provider." -
IMF raises UK growth forecast as it warns on tax and spending (BBC Business 2025-05-27 11:48:19)
In its annual health-check for the UK economy, the IMF predicted growth of 1.2%, a marginal upgrade to its previous forecast. -
Older Londoners 'losing sleep over money worries' (BBC Business 2025-05-27 11:17:34)
Age UK London said the withdrawal of the winter fuel payment had caused extra hardship for some. -
KFC to create 7,000 jobs in UK and Irish growth push (BBC Business 2025-05-27 10:04:15)
The fried chicken firm will invest nearly £1.5bn over five years as rivals step up expansion. -
Beef drives food inflation to highest in a year (BBC Business 2025-05-27 10:02:08)
The British Retail Consortium says the annual rate of food price rises hit 2.8% in May. -
Chinese-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 jobs (BBC Business 2025-05-27 02:03:48)
The firm's boss pointed to the "challenging period" faced by the industry as a reason for the layoffs.