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Number of headlines in database: 119
Last update: 2019-05-19 14:21:02
Number of headlines in database: 119
Last update: 2019-05-19 14:21:02
BBC Business Headlines
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Commuters braced as railway timetables change (2019-05-19 08:48:33)
Rail firms and regulators say there will be no repeat of the chaos which hit the network in 2018. -
Are our weddings too white? (2019-05-18 23:52:18)
Why it might be time to rethink the way we celebrate as more couples come from diverse backgrounds. -
How the humble brick built the world (2019-05-17 21:15:52)
Why bricks are still a vital building technology. -
The firms turning their workers into owners (2019-05-17 21:13:10)
Aficionados of employee-owned companies say it makes perfect business sense. -
US lifts steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada (2019-05-17 19:40:34)
Mexico is also expected to see levies lifted, paving the way for a new North American trade agreement. -
US lifts steel and aluminium tariffs on Mexico and Canada (2019-05-17 18:13:30)
The move paves the way for ratification of the new North American trade agreement. -
US supercomputer maker Cray Inc bought in £1bn deal (2019-05-17 17:17:51)
Buyer HPE hopes to capture more of the market for data generated by areas such as artificial intelligence. -
Trump delays tariffs on car imports (2019-05-17 14:18:55)
The decision is delayed to allow more time for trade talks with the European Union and Japan. -
‘Booth babes’ cause controversy at business show (2019-05-17 13:38:54)
Visitors express surprise and dismay that an exhibitor used "booth babes" to attract attention to its stand. -
Pound slides to four-month low after Brexit talks end (2019-05-17 11:36:37)
Investors are pricing in a higher chance of the UK leaving the EU without a deal, say analysts. -
EasyJet chief defends Champions League final flight costs (2019-05-17 10:16:59)
Johan Lundgren says demand for flights to Madrid for the Champions League final has forced up prices. -
Thomas Cook shares 'worthless', says Citigroup (2019-05-17 10:07:02)
Shares in the travel firm plunge almost 30% after Citigroup says the company's shares have no value. -
Metro Bank raises £375m in new funds to bolster finances (2019-05-17 06:51:10)
The lender issues new shares to bolster its finances, in an attempt to ease fears over its future. -
Amazon invests in Deliveroo food courier (2019-05-17 06:17:30)
Deliveroo says it is looking forward to working with "customer obsessed" Amazon. -
British Steel in talks with government to avert collapse (2019-05-17 06:12:51)
The firm has borrowed money from its backers as it seeks a "permanent solution" to its financial woes. -
Facebook bans "inauthentic" accounts targeting Africa (2019-05-17 02:48:52)
Facebook blocked an Israeli firm it said was behind fake accounts mostly targeting elections in Africa. -
LGBT harassment at work widespread, TUC survey suggests (2019-05-16 23:15:29)
Employers should be responsible from protecting staff from harassment, says the TUC. -
How Monopoly became a million dollar idea (2019-05-16 23:13:53)
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how Monopoly became a million dollar idea -
The doctor who invented 18 medical devices (2019-05-16 23:10:02)
Professionals are finding holes in the system and turning into entrepreneurs to fill gaps in the market. -
Bus services should be designed for young people, says watchdog (2019-05-16 23:00:09)
Transport Focus says tickets need to be easier to buy and recommends firms install onboard wi-fi. -
Boeing completes 737 Max software upgrade (2019-05-16 21:29:29)
The firm will seek certification from the US regulator which grounded the jet after two crashes. -
British Steel raises funds as it seeks 'permanent solution' (2019-05-16 18:33:17)
The firm has borrowed money from its backers as it seeks a "permanent solution" to its financial woes. -
Metro Bank announces £350m fundraising to bolster finances (2019-05-16 16:35:20)
The lender has begun selling new shares to bolster its finances, in bid a to ease fears over its future. -
Hawksmoor wine mistake: How is any bottle worth £4,500? (2019-05-16 16:17:27)
Experts explain why wine can be priced at thousands of pounds, how it tastes, and who buys it. -
UK to scrap passenger landing cards (2019-05-16 15:59:46)
Passengers landing at UK airports will no longer have to complete landing cards, the Home Office says. -
Five seater self-flying air taxi unveiled (2019-05-16 15:50:19)
Lilium says the craft, which had its first test flight this month, could travel 300km in an hour. -
Pret a Manger 'to buy Eat' in vegetarian push (2019-05-16 14:55:17)
The sandwich chain is reported to be in talks to buy rival Eat to turn its 94 stores into vegetarian outlets. -
Huawei: China threatens to retaliate over US sanctions (2019-05-16 14:00:19)
US-China tensions have risen after President Trump imposed measures widely thought to target Huawei. -
BT staff to get £500 in shares every year (2019-05-16 12:41:46)
The awards are meant to improve motivation as the firm continues with a difficult turnaround plan. -
Banks fined €1bn by EU for currency rigging (2019-05-16 11:56:00)
The European Commission fines five banks a total of €1.07bn for forming cartels to rig currency trading. -
The pistachios that need police protection (2019-05-16 11:51:07)
In Sicily, police are moving to stop criminals stealing the island's pistachios ahead of this year's harvest. -
EU fines banks €1bn for currency rigging (2019-05-16 10:17:00)
The European Commission fines five banks a total of €1.07bn for forming cartels to rig currency trading. -
US-China trade war: What is President Trump's strategy? (2019-05-16 08:59:18)
China has various options at its disposal, beyond tariffs, in the power struggle with the United States. -
US-China trade war: What could Beijing do next? (2019-05-16 08:59:18)
China has various options at its disposal, beyond tariffs, in the power struggle with the United States. -
Thomas Cook says Brexit hitting holiday plans (2019-05-16 08:13:57)
The tour operator reports a huge first half loss and says it has received bids for its airline. -
Tesla to update battery software after recent car fires (2019-05-16 06:30:15)
The move follows reports that a parked car caught fire in Hong Kong, after a similar incident in Shanghai. -
Labour unveils National Grid takeover plan (2019-05-16 06:04:58)
The firm behind the UK's energy networks says the move would delay the switch to green energy. -
What has happened to energy since privatisation? (2019-05-16 02:08:33)
What has happened to bills, profits and how the UK compares with the rest of the EU? -
From sleeping on the streets to designing for Ted Baker (2019-05-16 02:01:23)
Last year Jamal Reilly was sleeping rough on the streets of London. -
Government announces new register for retail landlords (2019-05-15 23:03:51)
New BBC research into who owns the High Street prompts government announcement on a new register for landlords. -
HS2 will 'short change' the the North, say peers (2019-05-15 23:03:41)
HS2 does not offer value for money and could "short change" the North, warns Lords committee. -
HS2 will 'short change' the North, say peers (2019-05-15 23:03:41)
HS2 does not offer value for money and could "short change" the North, warns Lords committee. -
Trump declares national emergency over IT threats (2019-05-15 21:48:18)
The US president declares a national emergency to protect US networks from "foreign adversaries". -
New York's Met museum to shun Sackler family donations (2019-05-15 18:04:00)
The Sackler family owns Purdue Pharma, which manufactures opioids linked to the deaths of thousands. -
Labour's energy plan 'last thing' National Grid needs (2019-05-15 16:10:50)
The firm behind the UK's energy networks says the party's plans would delay the switch to green energy. -
China's Xi Jinping urges openness amid US trade war (2019-05-15 16:08:37)
The Chinese leader says it is "stupid" to believe in racial superiority as tensions with the US rise. -
Trump-branded properties 'underperforming' (2019-05-15 16:02:45)
A Trump tax consultant reportedly said "some negative connotation is associated with the brand". -
Payday loan complaints reach five-year high (2019-05-15 11:45:57)
The behaviour of some loan firms is deemed 'unacceptable' by the watchdog, the Financial Ombudsman Service. -
Richer Sounds boss wants 'to do the right thing' (2019-05-15 11:39:24)
Julian Richer's decision to hand ownership of his company to staff confirms his unorthodox approach. -
What's the secret of life satisfaction? (2019-05-15 11:27:48)
It's not what you earn, it's the way that you spend it, say statisticians, but health's what gets results. -
Pilots 'raised Boeing safety fears' months before Ethiopia crash (2019-05-15 10:59:47)
American Airlines pilots reportedly raised concerns months before the second deadly 737 Max crash. -
Loan charge - retrospective tax bills for freelancers (2019-05-15 10:11:23)
IT contractors, oil and gas workers, locum doctors, social workers and nurses who took advice from accountants, recruitment firms and tax advisers face unexpected tax demands. -
Asda could be listed on the stock market after blocked merger (2019-05-15 07:11:54)
Walmart considers listing its Asda business after its merger deal with rival Sainsbury's was blocked. -
Phone and internet users to get end-of-contract alerts (2019-05-15 06:10:28)
Internet, pay-TV, and phone subscribers in the UK must be told when their lock-ins are about to end. -
Trump says Fed could help 'win' trade war with China (2019-05-15 04:55:07)
Mr Trump suggests the Fed could help the US 'win' its trade war if it 'matches' China's stimulus efforts. -
Trump ropes Federal Reserve into US-China trade war (2019-05-15 04:55:07)
Mr Trump suggests the Fed could help the US 'win' its trade war if it 'matches' China's stimulus efforts. -
Huawei says willing to sign 'no-spy' agreements (2019-05-15 02:14:02)
The Chinese telecoms firm has drawn international scrutiny amid concerns it poses a security risk. -
Who are the Chinese tech giants know as the BATs? (2019-05-14 23:07:43)
China has come up with its own champions - Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent, known as the BATs. -
Diet pills sold to teenager by UK stores, BBC report finds (2019-05-14 23:01:26)
Boots, Superdrug and Holland & Barrett tested allowed 17-year-old to purchase diet pills, a BBC investigation has revealed. -
William Hill advert linked betting to sexual success (2019-05-14 23:01:03)
A William Hill advert that appeared on Tinder broke advertising rules, a watchdog rules. -
Payday loan complaints reach five year high (2019-05-14 23:00:32)
The behaviour of some loan firms is deemed 'unacceptable' by the watchdog, the Financial Ombudsman Service. -
Virgin mobile service restored after outage (2019-05-14 21:26:27)
Customers across the UK had struggled to make calls, send text messages and use mobile data. -
Metro Bank hopes to unveil fresh funding (2019-05-14 17:29:22)
The troubled bank hopes to announce it has secured hundreds of millions of pounds in new investment. -
Smart meters: Why they are driving some people mad (2019-05-14 17:01:33)
Energy customers are under pressure to install smart meters, but many just don't function properly. -
Virgin mobile outage hits customers across the UK (2019-05-14 16:43:56)
Customers across the UK are struggling to make calls, send text messages and use mobile data. -
Richer Sounds staff to get windfall as founder hands over shares (2019-05-14 13:48:30)
Some 522 staff will get an average of £8,000 after Julian Richer hands over 60% stake in the retailer. -
British Steel seeks government loan for 'Brexit issues' (2019-05-14 13:38:36)
The steelmaker says it is seeking another government loan amid reports it is close to administration. -
Advice and tips on what to do following the WhatsApp cyber attack and protect your device (2019-05-14 13:09:59)
Wake Up To Money's Sean Farrington joins Nicky Campbell for a Your Call special in the wake of the WhatsApp hack on how you can protect your device from cyber attack. -
Markets calm amid hopes for US-China talks (2019-05-14 11:11:15)
China says the two countries are in touch, but does not say if trade talks will resume. -
Amazon launches collection points at Next stores (2019-05-14 10:16:41)
Next says the collection points will help it to stay relevant in a "tough" retail environment. -
Female unemployment rate lowest since 1971 (2019-05-14 10:14:08)
The female unemployment rate of 3.7% in the first quarter is the lowest since records began, the ONS said. -
Vodafone's 5G UK service to launch in July (2019-05-14 09:54:28)
The firm will offer its next-generation mobile network to businesses and the public in seven cities. -
Cow & Gate in baby food recall from major supermarkets (2019-05-14 09:17:19)
The company says a baby food product - Cheesy Broccoli Bake - may contain fragments of rubber. -
Vodafone cuts payout to shareholders (2019-05-14 08:18:05)
The mobile phone giant swings to a huge annual loss and cuts its dividend for the first time. -
US jury awards $2bn damages in Roundup weedkiller cancer claim (2019-05-14 03:25:39)
A Californian couple said the glyphosate-based product Roundup had caused their cancer. -
Conjuring designs from thin air in a virtual world (2019-05-13 23:23:32)
How virtual reality tech is finally beginning to fulfil its potential for business. -
Who loses out in the US-China trade war? (2019-05-13 23:17:31)
Donald Trump says tariffs are benefitting the US, but economists disagree. -
Bring your own lunchbox to cut plastic waste, says charity (2019-05-13 23:09:21)
The UK's lunch-on-the-go habit is creating nearly 11bn items of waste a year, say campaigners. -
Autonomy ex-finance chief sentenced to jail for HP fraud (2019-05-13 21:37:27)
Sushovan Hussain faces five years in prison for fraud linked to the $11bn sale of Autonomy to HP. -
Apple faces customer lawsuit over app store (2019-05-13 16:42:09)
Apple charges 30% commission on all app purchases, but there is nowhere else for iPhone users to buy them. -
Swindon Honda closure 'a body blow', says Unite (2019-05-13 14:59:31)
Honda said "no viable alternative" to the Swindon plant closure had been found during consultation. -
Uber shares drop further as markets slide (2019-05-13 14:45:22)
The ride-sharing app sees falls further below its float price amid wider market turmoil. -
Four ships 'sabotaged' in the Gulf of Oman amid tensions (2019-05-13 14:06:37)
It is not known who carried out the alleged attack, which comes amid heightened tension in the area. -
China hits back in trade war with US (2019-05-13 13:51:56)
China says it will impose new tariffs on some US imports from 1 June, extending a mutual trade war. -
Monsanto 'compiled dossier' on political opponents (2019-05-13 12:51:08)
French authorities investigate the chemical firm over a database of 200 high-profile critics. -
Shared 'hubs' urged for bankless towns (2019-05-13 12:31:14)
MPs are urging banks to create and fund shared hubs when there is a threat to a town's last branch. -
Two Saudi oil tankers 'sabotaged' in the Gulf (2019-05-13 11:49:47)
It is not known who carried out the alleged attack, which comes amid heightened tension in the area. -
Trump warns China against new tariffs (2019-05-13 11:05:35)
The president denies new tariffs on Chinese goods will hit consumers and says China should not respond. -
Metro Bank shares continue to slide (2019-05-13 09:54:33)
The bank says it plans to issue fresh shares as concerns persist over its financial health. -
British Gas owner says trading 'challenging' (2019-05-13 08:05:13)
Centrica warns that warm weather and falling prices will affect its results this year. -
Funeral firm Dignity dented by death rate fall (2019-05-13 07:56:48)
The funeral provider says its profits for 2019 are likely to be lower because fewer people have died. -
Funeral firm Dignity hit by fewer deaths (2019-05-13 07:56:48)
The funeral provider says its profits for 2019 are likely to be lower because fewer people have died. -
Pakistan to get $6bn IMF lifeline to ease economic crisis (2019-05-13 05:11:38)
The country has faced a growing economic crisis with dwindling foreign currency reserves. -
Trump says US is 'where we want to be' on China trade talks (2019-05-13 04:06:05)
Mr Trump's comments come after his top economic adviser said "both sides will suffer" from tariff hikes. -
Financial crisis 'scarred' younger workers (2019-05-12 23:40:15)
People who began work between 2008 and 2011 have had lower pay and worse job prospects, says a report. -
'I didn't expect tough job search' (2019-05-12 23:40:15)
People who began work between 2008 and 2011 have had lower pay and worse job prospects, says a report. -
Why Canada is a guinea pig for global markets (2019-05-12 23:21:15)
Facebook is not the only firm to test new innovations in Canada before launching them globally. -
'Delegate everything to your team' (2019-05-12 23:17:02)
Shopping service CEO Oscar Pierre says a boss needs to "delegate everything to your team". -
US will suffer from tariffs, Trump aide Larry Kudlow admits (2019-05-12 17:59:42)
Larry Kudlow admits Americans will pay for tariffs on Chinese goods, contradicting the president. -
Whitehall food bank set up after pay error (2019-05-12 15:05:07)
A small number of staff employed by outsourcing contractor ISS have been affected by the issue. -
Arriva sues government over East Midlands franchise (2019-05-12 14:23:26)
The train operator joins rival Stagecoach in taking legal action over the government's decision. -
Metro Bank says cash lifeline talks 'advanced' (2019-05-12 08:33:20)
The bank says plans to raise £350m are "well advanced" as it tries to quell rumours about its financial health. -
Metro Bank says cash injection talks 'advanced' (2019-05-12 08:33:20)
The bank says plans to raise £350m are "well advanced" as it tries to quell rumours about its financial health. -
Rich List 2019: Hinduja brothers top rankings for third time (2019-05-12 01:48:09)
The Sunday Times' list of the UK's 1,000 richest people includes its first ever black female entrepreneur. -
Fraud victim's two-year fight with bank ends in victory (2019-05-11 23:59:15)
After two years, fraud victim Alex Luke says she's "delighted" to be refunded her stolen money. -
US states file lawsuit accusing drugs firms of inflating costs (2019-05-11 21:58:11)
Twenty pharmaceutical companies are accused of artificially inflating the cost of medicinal drugs. -
Trade war: US-China trade battle in charts (2019-05-10 11:42:43)
Talks resume on Thursday after President Trump escalated the trade war with the threat of new tariffs. -
Could aviation ever be less polluting? (2019-05-09 23:27:34)
The aircraft industry has to cut greenhouse gases but air travel is growing, so what's the answer? -
Will a trade deal end US-China rivalry? (2019-05-08 23:37:31)
The US and China are trying to hammer out a trade deal. But will an agreement end their rivalry? -
What do drivers think of Uber? (2019-05-08 23:25:18)
As the company prepares to sell its shares, the BBC talks to two drivers about what it's like to work there. -
Is Eritrea coming in from the cold? (2019-05-08 23:12:50)
After years of sanctions and war, can the African country finally realise its economic potential? -
Retail revolution: How mail order changed middle class life (2019-05-07 23:04:24)
By offering a range of goods at low prices, mail order helped transform middle-class life. -
Why is the white hot Chinese tech sector cooling down? (2019-05-06 23:20:11)
China's economy is still growing, but many tech companies are feeling the chill. -
'I came home and he had put my car up for sale' (2019-05-05 23:04:22)
The husband and wife team who sold their car and home to get their wedding business up and running. -
Could high-flying drones power your home one day? (2019-05-02 23:29:40)
How kites and drones could generate electricity to supplement conventional wind turbines. -
Meet the fish leather pioneers (2019-05-01 23:02:58)
How the growth in making leather from fish skins could help the fashion industry reduce its environmental impact. -
Debenhams closures: Four ways to use the empty stores (2019-04-30 07:18:15)
Across the UK, empty department stores are being turned into everything from housing to arts spaces. -
Why the bicycle's future looks bright (2019-04-29 23:11:38)
The bicycle ushered in a manufacturing revolution as well as a social one, and is doing so again. -
How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together (2019-04-29 23:08:17)
Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges.