Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-10-27
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China's families are now supporting more old people than kids (BBC Business 2026-10-27 23:16:08)
The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.
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Plaid demands more cash, but how could the Budget affect Wales? (BBC Business 2026-10-27 23:04:12)
Welsh Finance Minister Elin Jones has called for a spending plan that "finally treats us fairly".
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'Tone deaf at best' - advice to stock up on essentials worries experts and low-income families (BBC Business 2026-10-27 22:51:50)
Some families say they cannot afford to stockpile in line with the government's advice.
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Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned (BBC Business 2026-10-27 20:54:48)
Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.
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Why this British plumber prefers working in Poland (BBC Business 2026-10-27 19:25:04)
Poland is now achieving formidable economic growth rates and fast rising living standards
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How much is the minimum wage? (BBC Business 2026-10-27 19:23:14)
What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?
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More cats abandoned 'due to rising costs' (BBC Business 2026-10-27 19:22:39)
The shelter has seen a "huge increase" in the number of cats it has taken in, compared to last year.
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Tax on banks, energy bill help and minimum wage rise - what could be in the Budget? (BBC Business 2026-10-27 18:45:56)
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.
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Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase (BBC Business 2026-10-27 15:01:27)
Chancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living.
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How the beauty industry is boosting High Streets (BBC Business 2026-10-27 14:35:10)
Marie Camara believes beauty and personal care businesses play a key role in supporting high streets.
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Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increases (BBC Business 2026-10-27 13:18:37)
Chancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living.
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First-time buyer wary of Budget housing loan scheme (BBC Business 2026-10-27 12:05:16)
Luke Anstee has been saving for three years but says rising living costs make home ownership harder.
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Mbappé sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in China (BBC Business 2026-10-27 12:02:20)
The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes.
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Chancellor to cut tariffs on some food and freeze fuel duty to give families 'breathing space' (BBC Business 2026-10-27 11:15:53)
A series of small announcements are part of John Healey's pledge to give households help with the cost of living.
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Mbappé dropped by major Chinese brands as backlash grows over Mao joke (BBC Business 2026-10-27 10:19:13)
He allegedly said the funniest "meme" about him is the one where they put his face on "a Chinese dictator".
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Apple to replace iPhone Duos affected by screen problem (BBC Business 2026-10-27 09:37:55)
Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.
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Budget measures to include fuel duty freeze and food tariff cuts (BBC Business 2026-10-27 09:17:39)
The BBC understands the government will also freeze fuel duty again in the Budget.
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Major Chinese brands drop Mbappé as backlash grows over Mao joke (BBC Business 2026-10-27 07:15:08)
He allegedly said his "favourite meme" is "the one where they put my face on a Chinese dictator".
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I'm a single mum on £41,000 and limit my weekly shop to £40 - it's hard (BBC Business 2026-10-27 06:48:50)
People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.
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Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up (BBC Business 2026-10-27 06:33:11)
Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.