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Number of headlines in database: 139
Last update: 2025-11-02 18:21:03
Number of headlines in database: 139
Last update: 2025-11-02 18:21:03
BBC Business Headlines
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China to ease chip export ban in new trade deal, White House says (2025-11-02 14:42:55)
Nexperia chips are vital in car production and there were concerns from manufacturers about the damage a shortage could have. -
I blew the whistle on a massive tax scam - and they sued me (2025-11-02 08:20:00)
Jas Bains reflects a month on from the end of one of highest value civil cases ever heard in the UK. -
Andrew fixed palace visit for crypto-mining firm which had £1.4m deal with ex-wife (2025-11-02 06:01:06)
A company paying Sarah Ferguson was given a private tour of Buckingham Palace while the late Queen was in residence, BBC can reveal. -
Football Manager has finally added women's teams after 20 years. I put the game to the test (2025-11-02 01:52:56)
The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the new version of the sports management video game after it faced delays and cancellations. -
Military homes to be renovated in £9bn government plan (2025-11-02 00:11:43)
The poor state of military housing has been a consistent complaint among serving personnel in recent years. -
Shein accused of selling childlike sex dolls in France (2025-11-01 23:14:42)
The Asian fast fashion giant says it delisted the items "immediately" from its website and is investigating. -
Week-long event offers advice on money problems (2025-11-01 11:47:34)
Talk Money Week in Hull will give advice on budgeting, gambling problems and how to avoid scams. -
Police seize €1.3bn from Campari owner over alleged tax evasion (2025-11-01 11:27:16)
The spirit manufacturer's parent firm is accused of failing to declare a similar amount in tax during a merger. -
What do you think about the cost of renting? (2025-11-01 10:07:47)
What do you think about the cost of renting in Scotland? -
Warm welcome spaces return to Surrey this winter (2025-11-01 09:05:07)
More than 80 Warm Welcome spaces are now open at various locations across Surrey. -
What is life like in one of England's most deprived towns? (2025-11-01 07:07:43)
Hastings in East Sussex is one of the most deprived local authorities in England, data shows. -
China to loosen chip export ban to Europe after Netherlands row (2025-11-01 05:31:42)
EU-China chip disputes alarmed carmakers amid concerns it could halt global car productions -
Homes without lounges now a reality for renters (2025-11-01 01:02:51)
Nearly a third of homes advertised on a property sharing website had no living room. -
Businesses are running out of pennies in the US (2025-10-31 21:54:31)
Find a penny, pick it up, then what? Now the US has stopped making pennies, a shortage has emerged and created confusion. -
Disney pulls channels from YouTube TV over fee dispute (2025-10-31 16:43:55)
ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels will not be available to YouTube TV subscribers. -
Security concerns over system at heart of digital ID (2025-10-31 15:32:30)
The government is facing questions over whether One Login can be trusted to keep people's personal data secure. -
Post Office justice measures could include special stamp for victims (2025-10-31 14:56:01)
Restorative justice scheme for subpostmasters will offer face-to-face meetings with Fujitsu and Post Office executives. -
Nvidia strikes bumper AI deals with Asia tech giants (2025-10-31 10:49:34)
Fresh from $5 trillion valuation, global chips giant Nvidia has signed deals with LG, Hyundai and Samsung -
No free bus passes for under 22s, says government (2025-10-31 10:48:03)
The Commons Transport Committee recommended scrapping bus fares for young people in August. -
Moved house? You may have unclaimed energy credit (2025-10-31 09:00:25)
People who've moved house in the last five years are being encouraged to contact their old energy suppliers in case they have outstanding credit. -
Stop avoiding your bank balance and other ways to manage your money better (2025-10-31 00:46:16)
If you're struggling to get on top of your money, here are four ways to help you manage it better. -
Four easy ways to manage your money better - starting today (2025-10-31 00:46:16)
If you're struggling to get on top of your money, here are four ways to help you manage it better. -
Four easy ways to spend less and save more money (2025-10-31 00:46:16)
If you're struggling to get on top of your money, here are four ways to help you manage it better. -
'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail (2025-10-31 00:14:09)
Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether. -
The US bet big with Argentina bailout - is it paying off? (2025-10-31 00:11:41)
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree. -
£420 million bill cut for heavy industry as union attacks 'obscene' energy profits (2025-10-31 00:10:19)
UK Steel said while the increased support was welcomed, the government could have gone further. -
£420m bill cut for heavy industry as union attacks 'obscene' energy profits (2025-10-31 00:10:19)
UK Steel said while the increased support was welcomed, the government could have gone further. -
Apple claims 'tremendous' global uptake of latest iPhones (2025-10-30 22:31:22)
Apple's thinnest iPhone, the Air, plus the latest 17 models helped boost sales in September. -
Watchdog slams O2 over unexpected price rise (2025-10-30 13:56:28)
The media regulator said it was disappointed O2 raised prices more than was advertised when customers took out contracts. -
Trump hails 'amazing' meeting with China's Xi but no formal trade deal agreed (2025-10-30 10:24:05)
The US president and his Chinese counterpart met face-to-face for the first time in six years. -
Virgin cleared to challenge Eurostar on Channel Tunnel route (2025-10-30 10:00:53)
Virgin Trains plans to start rival passenger rail services through the tunnel from 2030. -
US and China's different reports of their trade meeting (2025-10-30 09:52:27)
Donald Trump says the US can sign a trade deal with China "pretty soon" following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea -
Virgin set to challenge Eurostar on Channel Tunnel route (2025-10-30 08:52:10)
Virgin Trains plans to start rival passenger rail services through the Channel Tunnel from 2030. -
First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced (2025-10-30 07:31:02)
Virgin Media O2 has partnered with Elon Musk firm Starlink to offer the service. -
Trade, tariffs and TikTok: Why it matters that Trump and Xi are talking again (2025-10-30 07:11:12)
The two leaders met face-to-face for the first time in six years on Thursday. -
Who are the workers who will fire Scotland's space industry? (2025-10-30 06:17:14)
It is hoped the number of employees in Scotland's space industry will rocket to 20,000 in the next 10 years. -
Despairing homeowners plagued by damp urge government to fix 'botched' insulation (2025-10-30 05:56:44)
Insulation installation schemes damaged many homes and left a legacy of health problems for residents. -
Homeowners plagued by damp urge government to fix 'botched' insulation (2025-10-30 05:56:44)
Insulation installation schemes damaged many homes and left a legacy of health problems for residents. -
'Poor' insulation that left houses mouldy needs wider investigation, government told (2025-10-30 05:56:44)
Botched insulation damaged many homes and left a legacy of health problems for residents. -
Should K-beauty products have to come from South Korea? (2025-10-30 00:17:40)
Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies. -
Thousands could have energy debt written off but bills would go up for others (2025-10-30 00:04:04)
Regulator Ofgem plans to cut £500m from the stack of customer debt - but other billpayers will cover the cost. -
Thousands on benefits could have energy debt cancelled (2025-10-30 00:04:04)
Regulator Ofgem plans to cut £500m from the stack of customer debt - but other billpayers will cover the cost. -
Spooky spending creeping in weeks before Halloween (2025-10-30 00:03:42)
Spending on Halloween now tops £1bn and UK shoppers are looking beyond sweet treats and pumpkins -
Tit-for-tat tariffs, a shaky truce and turmoil: How we got to the Trump-Xi meeting (2025-10-29 23:11:08)
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to meet to discuss a trade deal. -
Websites disabled in Microsoft global outage come back online (2025-10-29 22:44:07)
Microsoft 365 and its Azure cloud computing platform were hit with DNS issues, similar to the recent AWS outage. -
Tech giants are spending big on AI in rush to dominate the boom (2025-10-29 22:16:43)
Earnings reports from Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft reaffirm that giants are ramping up their spending on artificial intelligence, as they rush to reap the benefits of an AI boom. -
Heathrow, NatWest and Minecraft sites down in Microsoft global outage (2025-10-29 19:01:35)
Microsoft 365 and its Azure cloud computing platform are hit with DNS issues, similar to the recent AWS outage. -
Fed cuts US interest rates again despite 'flying blind' (2025-10-29 18:26:34)
Central bank votes to lower cost of borrowing even as US government shutdown limits data for decision -
Asda, NatWest and Minecraft among sites down in Microsoft outage (2025-10-29 17:09:27)
Microsoft 365 and its Azure cloud computing platform are hit with DNS issues, similar to Amazon's recent outage. -
Nvidia hits new milestone as world's first $5tn company (2025-10-29 16:49:08)
The US chip-maker has rapidly climbed from a niche graphics-chip manufacturer to an AI titan. -
Watchdog proposes new rules to increase blocking of scam texts (2025-10-29 16:34:09)
The plans involve blocking hundreds of millions more scams from reaching potential victims and locking scammers out of networks. -
Boeing hit with $5bn in penalties as new jet delayed (2025-10-29 15:20:44)
The beleaguered firm said it now plans to deliver 777X jets starting from 2027. -
Starmer declines to rule out breaking manifesto tax pledges (2025-10-29 15:08:45)
The prime minister fails to repeat a promise not to raise income tax rates, VAT or National Insurance next month. -
Jersey inflation rises to 2.6%, report shows (2025-10-29 13:10:56)
The report says the increase is due to the rising costs of food, driving and leisure. -
Jersey inflation rises to 2.8%, report shows (2025-10-29 13:10:56)
The report says the increase is due to the rising costs of food, driving and leisure. -
Character.ai to ban teens from talking to its AI chatbots (2025-10-29 13:01:51)
The AI chatbot app, which has millions of users, said it was responding to parents and regulators. -
Compensation scheme opens for Post Office Capture IT system (2025-10-29 12:26:12)
The Capture IT system predated Horizon, and victims are potentially in line for payouts of up to £300,000. -
Government set to miss 1.5m target, housebuilders warn (2025-10-29 11:31:14)
Housebuilders tell the government's budget watchdog the new homes target for England is too optimistic. -
How will car loan compensation payments work? (2025-10-29 11:19:52)
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers. -
'The cost-of-living crisis has hit an awful lot of families hard' (2025-10-29 10:40:49)
A new scheme in Strabane is offering free baby clothes in a bid to help people facing hardship. -
Next continues to profit after M&S cyber-attack boost (2025-10-29 10:38:51)
Next is now expecting to report a pre-tax profit of just over £1.1bn at the end of January 2026. -
Food bank director warns of rising need (2025-10-29 10:31:58)
Corrine Boden says she has seen a shift to people who are in work needing foodbank services. -
Sir David Attenborough backs bid to buy estate (2025-10-29 10:29:08)
Wildlife trusts attempt to raise £30m to keep Northumberland's Rothbury Estate from being split up. -
Crackdown sees increase in arrests for illegal working (2025-10-29 09:08:14)
The home secretary speaks to the BBC while overseeing a police operation in south London aimed at tackling illegal working. -
Next continues to profit after M&S cyber-attack (2025-10-29 08:49:30)
Next is now expecting to report a pre-tax profit of just over £1.1bn at the end of January 2026. -
Free baby clothes scheme to support parents facing hardship (2025-10-29 06:45:43)
Free baby clothes for children up to the age of five are being offered in a new shop in Strabane. -
Free baby clothes to support parents facing hardship (2025-10-29 06:45:43)
Free baby clothes for children up to the age of five are being offered in a new shop in Strabane. -
Sports kit recycling to help struggling families (2025-10-29 06:44:51)
Jersey Sport is working with social enterprise Acorn which will collect unwanted kit. -
Ben & Jerry's co-founder says Unilever blocked Palestine-themed ice cream (2025-10-29 03:49:38)
Ben Cohen says he will independently create the new watermelon flavour in support of "permanent peace in Palestine". -
Reeves vows to 'defy' gloomy economic forecasts (2025-10-29 00:10:31)
The chancellor says investment is the answer to boosting the UK's productivity performance. -
The AI job cuts are here - or are they? (2025-10-29 00:09:22)
Amazon's latest cuts fed into anxiety about AI replacing workers. But some are sceptical that recent layoffs are a telling sign of how AI is affecting employment. -
Some children from low-income families to get free transfer test tuition (2025-10-28 19:44:12)
A new centre in Belfast will provide free, high-quality tuition and wellbeing support to pupils across the city. -
OpenAI completes shift to becoming for-profit (2025-10-28 17:38:39)
The deal will see long term investor Microsoft retain a 27% stake in the ChatGPT-maker. -
Advice roadshow aims to help cut household bills (2025-10-28 16:18:28)
Free energy saving gadgets as well as advice about finances are being offered by experts. -
What are National Insurance and income tax and what could change in the Budget? (2025-10-28 13:09:43)
Some experts think the government may break its promise not to increase income tax, NI or VAT for working people. -
When is the Budget and what might be in it? (2025-10-28 12:37:48)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget. -
Renters' Rights Act: Here's what it means for you (2025-10-28 11:39:42)
The biggest shake up to renting rules in England for 30 years will affect millions of tenants. -
How much gas and electricity does a typical household use? (2025-10-28 10:20:35)
Typical gas and electricity bills will rise slightly in October when a new energy price cap begins. -
Amazon confirms 14,000 job losses in corporate division (2025-10-28 10:19:14)
The company says the opportunities provided by AI means it needs to be "organised more leanly." -
Reeves could face £20bn Budget hole as UK productivity downgraded (2025-10-28 09:25:28)
The OBR is understood to have downgraded the UK's productivity level in early Budget forecasts -
Rise in vet bills leave pet owners cutting back (2025-10-28 06:25:27)
Rising vet bills has meant some owners are cutting back on food and petrol for their cars. -
Businesses face 'rising costs and staffing pressures' (2025-10-28 06:21:32)
Owners have spoken about the challenges they face and how they are overcoming them. -
Hopes Halloween swap-shop can cut families' costs (2025-10-28 06:09:17)
Cherry Matthews says the shop's aim is to help make the festivities less expensive. -
Amazon prepares for major layoffs among office workers, media reports say (2025-10-28 05:09:39)
If confirmed, the cuts in Amazon's corporate ranks could mark the company's biggest layoffs in several years. -
Amazon prepares for major layoffs among office workers, reports say (2025-10-28 05:09:39)
If confirmed, the cuts in Amazon's corporate ranks could mark the company's biggest layoffs in several years. -
Is my mobile lying to me? When 5G doesn't mean 5G (2025-10-28 02:01:08)
New research shows that 40% of the time a phone displays the 5G symbol, it is actually using a 4G connection. -
Why the 5G symbol on your phone doesn't mean you have 5G (2025-10-28 02:01:08)
New research shows that 40% of the time a phone displays the 5G symbol, it is actually using a 4G connection. -
Headlights to be reviewed after drivers complain of being 'blinded' at night (2025-10-28 00:19:46)
Concern over the glare from brighter headlamps is prompting the government to review vehicle design. -
The South African start-up bringing tech to townships (2025-10-28 00:07:11)
Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa. -
Turing AI Institute boss denies accusations of 'toxic internal culture' (2025-10-28 00:04:41)
Whistleblowers also accused the charity's leadership of misusing public funds and failing to deliver on its mission. -
These robots can clean, exercise - and care for your elderly parents. Would you trust them to? (2025-10-28 00:04:09)
It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system -
These robots can clean, exercise - and care for you in old age. Would you trust them to? (2025-10-28 00:04:09)
It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system -
Productivity downgrade may add £20bn to Budget hole (2025-10-27 23:58:07)
The OBR is understood to have downgraded the UK's productivity level in early Budget forecasts -
ChatGPT shares data on how many users exhibit psychosis or suicidal thoughts (2025-10-27 23:53:41)
The figure could mean potentially hundreds of thousands of users show signs of mental health distress weekly. -
City trader sues UBS for $400m after rate-rigging conviction quashed (2025-10-27 20:52:24)
Tom Hayes launches a legal claim against UBS, claiming he was the bank's "hand-picked scapegoat". -
UK signs £8bn Typhoon fighter jet deal with Turkey (2025-10-27 19:58:25)
The agreement will support thousands of jobs across the UK, the government says. -
Renters' Rights Bill becomes law - here's what it means for you (2025-10-27 18:32:41)
Sweeping new rules for renting in England receive royal assent - so what is changing? -
Ex-BBC editor stopped from flying due to Parkinson's felt 'humilated' (2025-10-27 18:07:13)
Mark Mardell was left feeling 'humiliated' after he was told he could not board a flight. -
Ex-BBC editor stopped from flying due to Parkinson's felt 'humiliated' (2025-10-27 18:07:13)
Mark Mardell was left feeling 'humiliated' after he was told he could not board a flight. -
Eastern Airways on brink of collapse with jobs at risk (2025-10-27 17:58:14)
Hundreds of jobs are at risk after the airline filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator. -
Airline strands ex-BBC editor, citing Parkinson's (2025-10-27 16:56:44)
Mark Mardell was left feeling 'humiliated' after he was told he could not board a flight. -
Chancellor signals more headroom is needed in Budget (2025-10-27 13:16:25)
Reeves said she wanted to ensure the UK had sufficient headroom to provide resilience against future shocks. -
Chancellor hints at tax and spend shift to cushion Budget (2025-10-27 13:16:25)
Reeves said she wanted to ensure the UK had sufficient headroom to provide resilience against future shocks. -
'Flawed' HMRC system stops hundreds of child benefit payments (2025-10-27 11:17:14)
Hundreds of families in Northern Ireland had their child benefit payments stopped because they flew through Dublin Airport. -
North Sea oil and gas firm Petrofac files for administration (2025-10-27 10:20:09)
The energy services provider, which had been undergoing a financial restructuring, employs about 2,000 people in Scotland. -
Chancellor heads for Gulf in bid to boost trade and investment (2025-10-27 08:18:19)
Rachel Reeves hopes her visit will pave the way for a broader trade agreement with Gulf countries. -
Inventor up for award for tackling microplastics (2025-10-27 06:08:54)
The engineer says his invention was created at his mother-in-law's dining table. -
Home Office squandered billions on asylum hotels, MPs say (2025-10-27 05:13:08)
"Flawed contracts" and "incompetent delivery" left the department unable to cope with demand for asylum accommodation, a report by MPs suggests. -
Outline of US-China TikTok and rare earths deal agreed ahead of talks (2025-10-27 02:01:40)
US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs. -
Warning after Temu brush rips out child's hair (2025-10-27 00:05:37)
Norfolk Trading Standards says the £4 cleaning brush has now been withdrawn from sale in the UK. -
MoJ owes us £20m after contractor collapse, say suppliers (2025-10-27 00:04:06)
Suppliers say millions are owed despite the government promising to use protected accounts. -
Why so many UK homes are still dangerously mouldy - years after this toddler was killed (2025-10-27 00:01:37)
Despite outcry over a British toddler’s death, mould remains a problem in many homes - so are new law changes enough? -
Why so many UK homes are still dangerously mouldy - years after this toddler died (2025-10-27 00:01:37)
Despite outcry over a British toddler’s death, mould remains a problem in many homes - so are new law changes enough? -
The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla (2025-10-26 23:48:14)
The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary. -
US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting (2025-10-26 14:37:34)
US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs. -
Trump raises tariffs on Canadian goods over Reagan advert (2025-10-26 06:38:54)
Saying that airing the advert was a hostile act, Trump announces an additional 10% on top of his existing levies. -
Representation to red flags: The fall and future of Manchester Pride (2025-10-25 23:25:57)
One of the UK's biggest LGBTQ+ events has gone bust - how did it happen, and what now for the staff, performers and community? -
How the nation lost its appetite for Pizza Hut (2025-10-25 23:04:19)
Fewer diners are "hitting the Hut" and it is closing half its UK restaurants. -
The best time to turn on the heating – according to you (2025-10-25 23:02:32)
Some wait until a certain date to reach for the thermostat. Others until the temperature drops below a certain point. -
Tax rises could push food prices higher, warn supermarkets (2025-10-25 23:00:58)
The bosses of the UK's largest supermarkets warn the chancellor against imposing higher taxes on the industry. -
Should you pay off your mortgage early? (2025-10-24 14:14:00)
Martin answers a listener's question on his podcast. -
Can the plastic recycling industry be saved? (2025-10-23 23:03:07)
Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model -
The Briefing Room (2025-10-23 19:10:00)
Could an AI bubble or so-called ‘shadow banking’ threaten the global economy? -
What the UK inflation figures actually mean for you (2025-10-23 13:08:15)
Prices in the UK rose by 3.8% in the year to September, matching the rate recorded in July and August. -
How the outsourcing sector became South Africa's newest goldmine (2025-10-22 23:11:04)
South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly. -
Ever thought of investing in a personal 'freedom fund'? (2025-10-22 15:00:15)
Abigail Foster, chartered accountant and author of The Money Manual, shares an idea to make it easier for you to walk away from a job or partner. -
The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high (2025-10-22 06:58:17)
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why -
Protests and food poisonings test Indonesian president's first year in office (2025-10-19 22:54:55)
Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges. -
How good is the battery in a used electric vehicle? (2025-10-16 23:06:33)
Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs. -
How will the EU's new border system work? (2025-10-16 12:18:49)
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries. -
Why AI is being trained in rural India (2025-10-16 11:22:10)
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models. -
Netherlands' renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid (2025-10-15 23:04:37)
Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power. -
How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump (2025-10-14 12:26:40)
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created -
Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America? (2025-10-12 23:32:04)
The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity. -
How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper (2025-10-11 00:43:35)
The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month. -
Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade? (2025-10-09 23:10:24)
Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs. -
Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning (2025-09-15 23:06:35)
Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders. -
The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved? (2025-08-12 23:00:58)
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry -
Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price (2025-07-31 23:01:04)
The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour