Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-09-02
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Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal? (BBC Business 2026-09-02 23:53:28)
The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.
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Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one (BBC Business 2026-09-02 23:36:49)
The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.
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Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says (BBC Business 2026-09-02 23:26:58)
Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.
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'I don't even like them': How much should you give to office gift collections? (BBC Business 2026-09-02 23:25:50)
Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.
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Stingy bosses and spare change: How much should you give to the office whip-round? (BBC Business 2026-09-02 23:25:50)
Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.
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How Victoria Beckham turned her fashion firm around and made it profitable (BBC Business 2026-09-02 23:24:06)
The pop star formerly known as Posh Spice has taken nearly two decades to turn a profit.
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Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO (BBC Business 2026-09-02 23:13:44)
Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.
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B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage (BBC Business 2026-09-02 23:08:05)
More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.
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'We've raided this shop many times - we keep finding fake cigarettes' (BBC Business 2026-09-02 21:57:44)
There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.
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Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move (BBC Business 2026-09-02 17:21:00)
The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".
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Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring (BBC Business 2026-09-02 16:51:49)
The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".
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Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK (BBC Business 2026-09-02 14:41:52)
Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
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The struggle to shut down the illegal tobacco trade (BBC Business 2026-09-02 14:38:36)
There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.
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Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night (BBC Business 2026-09-02 13:20:11)
Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.
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Former boxer to host annual school uniform giveaway (BBC Business 2026-09-02 12:48:32)
Ex-Commonwealth lightweight champion Tommy Coyle is running the event in Hull for the seventh year.
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VAT cuts won't lower prices for customers, say NI hospitality leaders (BBC Business 2026-09-02 12:02:29)
A Londonderry hotel manager said it would be "disingenuous" to suggest a VAT cut would help lower prices
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Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me? (BBC Business 2026-09-02 11:05:22)
Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you?
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Concern more horses being given up over rising costs (BBC Business 2026-09-02 05:51:54)
An Oxfordshire animal welfare charity says its Burford site is taking in 20 to 30 horses a month.
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Surge in horses given up by owners as costs rise (BBC Business 2026-09-02 05:51:54)
An Oxfordshire animal welfare charity says its Burford site is taking in 20 to 30 horses a month.
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School uniform costs hit families, say charities (BBC Business 2026-09-02 05:19:52)
New government rules limit the number of branded items schools can ask students to wear.