Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-11-05
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Firms told to publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law (BBC Business 2026-11-05 22:32:02)
The goverment argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination. -
Major tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to fears of AI slowdown (BBC Business 2026-11-05 22:13:38)
The market has been reacting to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry following the US midterms -
Shares in Musk's SpaceX plunge as tech and AI stocks fall (BBC Business 2026-11-05 16:44:38)
The market has been reacting to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry following the US mid-terms -
What does the raise in interest rates mean? (BBC Business 2026-11-05 14:02:24)
The BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachey explains what the change could mean for those saving for a holiday or to buying a house. -
Faisal Islam: How high will interest rates go? (BBC Business 2026-11-05 13:17:10)
The BBC's economics editor views one more interest rate as likely, but thinks that will be all. -
Three ways the interest rate rise could affect you (BBC Business 2026-11-05 13:08:30)
Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England. -
Interest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years (BBC Business 2026-11-05 13:04:36)
Most analysts expected the increase from 3.75% to 4%. -
Welsh aviation firm AerFin bought in £475m deal (BBC Business 2026-11-05 11:01:06)
The company, which was majority owned by a private equity firm, said it was beginning a "new chapter". -
Drunk and dangerous e-bike riders face on-the-spot fines under crackdown (BBC Business 2026-11-05 10:04:51)
A consultation will consider fines and other ways to clamp down on dangerous e-bike riders. -
Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse (BBC Business 2026-11-05 09:05:11)
A little-known investment group has made a bid to buy the business. -
Democrats won on affordability. Can they deliver it? (BBC Business 2026-11-05 06:01:05)
Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans. -
Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats do anything to ease cost of living pressures? (BBC Business 2026-11-05 06:01:05)
Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans. -
Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats actually make life cheaper? (BBC Business 2026-11-05 06:01:05)
Their message on cost of living resonated with voters. Now they must show they can deliver. -
Why do sausage rolls and veterinary fees vary in price across London? (BBC Business 2026-11-05 05:56:46)
Location is not just the only factor on why prices differ across London, as Anna O'Neill finds out. -
Why do veterinary fees and sausage rolls vary in price across London? (BBC Business 2026-11-05 05:56:46)
Location is not just the only factor on why prices differ across London, as Anna O'Neill finds out. -
Australia's oldest department store David Jones collapses after 188 years (BBC Business 2026-11-05 00:59:22)
The brand's 38 physical stores and online site will continue to operate while receivers review its operations. -
Australia's oldest department store David Jones folds after 188 years (BBC Business 2026-11-05 00:59:22)
The brand's 38 physical stores and online site will continue to operate while receivers review its operations. -
Interest rates expected to rise for first time in over three years (BBC Business 2026-11-05 00:00:09)
Most analysts are predicting an increase from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in more than three years.