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Thames Water lenders submit rescue plan to stave off collapse
Thames Water lenders submit rescue plan to stave off collapse

London & Valley Water, a consortium of investors, plans to write off some of the company's huge debts.

33 minutes ago • BBC News
Tesco warns 'enough is enough' on business taxes
Tesco warns 'enough is enough' on business taxes

Ken Murphy says he does not want more costs to be added onto business, and calls for a "pro-growth" Budget.

47 minutes ago • BBC News
'I won £65,000 at an employment tribunal – but I've yet to see a penny'
'I won £65,000 at an employment tribunal – but I've yet to see a penny'

A BBC investigation reveals thousands of workers are still missing out on tribunal payouts.

11 hours ago • BBC News
Hackers delete children's pictures and data after nursery attack backlash
Hackers delete children's pictures and data after nursery attack backlash

The hackers tell the BBC they are sorry for their actions - but experts say it's a practical rather than moral move.

11 hours ago • BBC News
Shein picks France to open its first permanent outlets
Shein picks France to open its first permanent outlets

The Asian fast-fashion giant will open concessions in six department stores in the country.

19 minutes ago • BBC News
Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean
Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean

As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.

11 hours ago • BBC News
Musk becomes world's first half-trillionaire
Musk becomes world's first half-trillionaire

The rise has been driven by a sharp increase in the value of his electric car company Tesla.

8 hours ago • BBC News
White House says layoffs 'imminent' with no end to shutdown in sight
White House says layoffs 'imminent' with no end to shutdown in sight

As a bitter standoff between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign that either side is willing to bu...

41 minutes ago • BBC News
Baroness Mone-linked company ordered to pay £122m over PPE contract
Baroness Mone-linked company ordered to pay £122m over PPE contract

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the government would "do everything" in its power "to get that money back".

19 hours ago • BBC News
Toy maker Jellycat plans to pay owners £110m after profits double
Toy maker Jellycat plans to pay owners £110m after profits double

Jellycat's viral cuddly toys are sold all over the world and made the company £139m last year.

18 hours ago • BBC News
Greggs set to raise prices again in response to cost pressures, says CEO
Greggs set to raise prices again in response to cost pressures, says CEO

It will be increasing the price of its breakfast meal deals, with a smaller increase in the cost of its biscuits.

21 hours ago • BBC News
'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned
'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned

Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.

1 day ago • BBC News
Energy bills rise by 2% for millions with calls for more support
Energy bills rise by 2% for millions with calls for more support

Companies call for an "enduring" support scheme as energy prices rise by 2% for millions of households.

1 day ago • BBC News
Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile payments
Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile payments

Regular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests.

1 day ago • BBC News
Why burnout is a growing problem in cyber-security
Why burnout is a growing problem in cyber-security

Facing increasing stress, cybersecurity professionals are dropping out of the workforce.

2 days ago • BBC News
AO boss tells BBC: We're a British success story – the UK should be turbocharging us
AO boss tells BBC: We're a British success story – the UK should be turbochargin...

John Roberts, the founder of AO and so-called kitchen king, says tax rises are putting "grit" into businesses.

1 day ago • BBC News
Pinterest boss says he thinks about Molly Russell every day
Pinterest boss says he thinks about Molly Russell every day

Addressing the case publicly for the first time, Bill Ready says the tragedy "guides" the firm's work.

1 day ago • BBC News
Graduates urged to look local for best chance at jobs
Graduates urged to look local for best chance at jobs

Data suggests competition for graduate jobs is at a record high as firms reduce places on schemes.

20 hours ago • BBC News
Trump pulls pick to lead US jobs data agency
Trump pulls pick to lead US jobs data agency

A White House official has told the BBC that the president plans to announce a new nominee soon.

1 day ago • BBC News
Spotify founder Daniel Ek to step down as chief executive
Spotify founder Daniel Ek to step down as chief executive

The billionaire will remain involved in the company as executive chairman.

1 day ago • BBC News
Pfizer to offer cheaper drugs via Trump's website
Pfizer to offer cheaper drugs via Trump's website

Pfizer says prices for some drugs will be cut by up to 85% on the direct-to-consumer TrumpRx site.

1 day ago • BBC News
'Impact on JLR supply chain might last months'
'Impact on JLR supply chain might last months'

One in six businesses surveyed were already making redundancies, a chamber of commerce says.

1 day ago • BBC News
Third of workforce to go at Lindsey Oil Refinery
Third of workforce to go at Lindsey Oil Refinery

The Unite union has criticised ministers and says the site could be "kept intact and operational".

1 day ago • BBC News
Chinese woman convicted after 'world's biggest' bitcoin seizure
Chinese woman convicted after 'world's biggest' bitcoin seizure

UK police seized crypto worth over £5bn from Zhimin Qian, who was known as 'the goddess of wealth'.

1 day ago • BBC News
Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare
Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare

The health secretary says "it's not happening", as ministers face questions about the prospect of tax rises.

2 days ago • BBC News
Why the US government has shut down and what happens now
Why the US government has shut down and what happens now

Funding has been cut off after Republicans and Democrats failed to agree a way forward on a spending bill.

23 hours ago • BBC News
Imgur blocks access to UK users after regulator warned of fine
Imgur blocks access to UK users after regulator warned of fine

The image-hosting platform - which is widely used to make memes - was facing a fine over its use of children's data.

1 day ago • BBC News
The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee
The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee

Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will...

3 days ago • BBC News
'There's no way we can afford $100,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees
'There's no way we can afford $100,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fee...

Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovatio...

1 week ago • BBC News
Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries
Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries

"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.

4 days ago • BBC News