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Trump warns US Fed against making 'yet another mistake'
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 18:25:00 GMT
US President advises the central bank to 'feel the market' ahead of an expected interest rate rise.
UK tech firm Blippar collapses into administration
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 09:51:50 GMT
One of the great hopes of the UK tech sector, Blippar, collapses following a funding dispute.
Angling Direct: The company bucking the retail slump
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:45:11 GMT
Fishing enthusiasts helped Angling Direct to bumper takings on Black Friday.
Victoria Beckham fashion firm's losses deepen
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:41:11 GMT
The fashion label started by the former Spice Girl reports another loss and pledges to cut costs.
Overdraft woes: 'We were one bill away from disaster'
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 12:43:19 GMT
A mother tells of her financial struggle as regulators outline plans to simplify overdraft fees.
BA to resume flights to Pakistan
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 12:28:18 GMT
Flights will restart more than 10 years after it halted services following a major hotel bombing.
Energy plans may cut £45 a year from bills
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 09:43:37 GMT
Proposals by the regulator would lead to lower returns for investors, but save customers money.
UK accountancy firms face major overhaul under new plans
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:05:41 GMT
Regulator says 'robust reform' of the audit market is needed after high-profile company failures.
Jaguar Land Rover struggling to return to top gear
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:17:39 GMT
Britain's largest carmaker faces a difficult year amid fears that big job cuts are on the way.
Former CBS boss Les Moonves denied $120m exit pay
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 06:45:04 GMT
US broadcaster refuses Les Moonves' severance deal following claims of sexual misconduct.
Asos profits hit by fashion price-cutting
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 10:28:00 GMT
The online fashion giant says cutting prices to match rivals has not shifted more clothes.
France to introduce digital tax in new year
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:26:14 GMT
France is to introduce its own tax on big technology firms from 1 January after EU-wide efforts stalled.
Energy firms SSE and Npower scrap merger plan
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 11:58:30 GMT
SSE says the new energy price cap was one factor behind the decision to scrap the deal.
Bloodhound supersonic car project saved
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:17:57 GMT
The supersonic vehicle could still race at 1,000mph after an entrepreneur bought the business.
Student loan ruling adds £12bn to government borrowing
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:21:09 GMT
A change in how student loans appear in the public finances will add pressure to cut tuition fees.
'If you can do something yourself, do it yourself'
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:26:15 GMT
Ariel Booker, co-founder of CanO Water, says many firms often spend money unnecessarily on things that won't help them.
Brexit Basics: The single market explained
Sun, 16 Dec 2018 00:14:12 GMT
Confused by Brexit jargon? Reality Check unpacks the basics.
How traffic lights became a million dollar idea
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:13:49 GMT
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how traffic lights became a million dollar idea.
Branson: Hard Brexit would torpedo some Virgin firms
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 09:09:40 GMT
Sir Richard Branson has spoken out against a hard Brexit, warning it would be "an absolute disaster".
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo: The view from the edge of space
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 09:43:16 GMT
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo rocket ship has made a successful test flight, 82.7km above the Earth's surface.
Could light bring us superfast mobile broadband indoors?
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:12:15 GMT
Superfast 5G mobile connectivity may not be able to reach inside buildings. Could light help?
Love Islanders' Instagram tips on how to make money from #ad
Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:05:05 GMT
Each paid post is making reality TV stars like Paul Knops and Jamie Jewitt hundreds of pounds - but how?
'The wrong investors can lead to meltdown'
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:03:30 GMT
Choose investors carefully as "the wrong ones can lead to meltdown", says CEO Nikolay Piriankov.
The millionaire make-up mogul behind Huda Beauty
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:19:24 GMT
The 35-year-old quit her job in finance and went on to build one of the world's biggest make-up brands.
'My Christmas parcel ended up being recycled'
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:22:00 GMT
Courier firms are struggling to cope with the rise of online shopping, and tech can only help so much.
'I gave myself two weeks to come up with a business idea'
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:18:19 GMT
How Payal Kadakia set up and built fitness class booking website ClassPass, which is now said to be worth $470m.
What can New Zealand teach us about Brexit?
Sun, 16 Dec 2018 00:31:50 GMT
What lessons can the we learn from the economic ructions suffered by New Zealand in 1973 when the UK joined the EEC?
Could student loans ruling mean the system is redesigned?
Sun, 16 Dec 2018 00:21:00 GMT
The ONS is about to announce how it will treat student loans in the national accounts. Will it lead to changes in student finance?
Why your pizza may never be delivered by drone
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:06:45 GMT
The biggest obstacle to delivery drones isn't technology, it's regulation and public acceptance.
Christmas Jumper Day: Who wins, retailers or charity?
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:58:09 GMT
The festive campaign has become an annual event, but who's the real winner - retailers or charity?
Marmite sprouts? Why retailers are pushing the boundaries with festive food
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:14:21 GMT
From pigs-in-blankets tea to Christmas tree crisps, retailers are pushing the boundaries with festive food.
'If the factory closes what could I afford to eat?'
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:06:34 GMT
As the EU threatens to end Cambodia's tariff-free status, textile workers fear it could lead to factory closures and job losses.
The Germans solving rising rents with people power
Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:11:26 GMT
Living in gentrified areas of Munich is getting pricey - but these renters say they have the answer.
The bar where your cash is worthless
Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:06:14 GMT
As more firms around the world refuse to take cash, does this mean the end for notes and coins?
Called the wrong name at work? Awkward...
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:02:40 GMT
What should you do when someone gets your name wrong in the professional sphere?
Huawei: The life of Chinese tech heiress Meng Wanzhou
Tue, 11 Dec 2018 23:13:48 GMT
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada for allegedly breaking US sanctions against Iran.
'I was divorced and missed having company'
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:02:55 GMT
Rupert Hunt created flat-sharing website SpareRoom - and then ended up needing to use it himself after his marriage ended.
Vijay Mallya: India's most controversial businessman?
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 13:58:52 GMT
Once called the "King of Good Times" due to his extravagant lifestyle, Vijay Mallya has been embroiled in financial scandals since 2012.
The blind woman developing tech for the good of others
Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:06:03 GMT
Chieko Asakawa, blind since 14, develops groundbreaking technology for the visually impaired.