US-Taiwan relations: New trade deal to be signed amid China tensions

Relations between Washington and Beijing have been increasingly tense in recent years.

Sackler family wins immunity from opioid lawsuits

The wealthy owners of Purdue Pharma will be protected in exchange for a multi-billion dollar settlement.

Air New Zealand weighing passengers before flying

The airline says it is required to know the average weight of everything on board to improve fuel efficiency.

CBI president in early exit as lobby giant fights to survive

Brian McBride is to step down earlier than planned after the body was rocked by allegations of misconduct.

ArrDee: Alcohol adverts featuring rapper banned by watchdog

The regulator said the advert for Litty Liqour was "likely to encourage excessive consumption of alcohol".

Disruption as fresh wave of train strikes begins

Train drivers will walk out on Wednesday, with further strikes planned for Friday and Saturday.

Elon Musk: Tesla boss on first China trip in over three years

The multi-billionaire has not yet publicly commented on the visit, which comes amid US-China tensions.

Nvidia hits $1tn valuation as investors buy AI buzz

Investors excited about the possibilities for artificial intelligence have sent the US chipmaker's value soaring.

Strikes Update: How train drivers' walkout on Wednesday will affect you

What you need to know about the walkout by Aslef train drivers, by the BBC's Zoe Conway.

Asda buys petrol station group EG for £2.3bn

The deal combines two businesses that are both already owned by the billionaire Issa brothers.

Foxconn: iPhone maker hikes pay ahead of new model launch

Foxconn's move comes ahead of the expected launch of Apple's iPhone 15 later this year.

Amazon to offer parents term-time-only working

The online giant is offering a flexible contract but the GMB union says workers want higher pay.

Elizabeth Holmes is going to prison. Will she ever pay victims too?

Experts say victims often never get their money back from those who defrauded them.

Food price cap will not make a difference - retailers

The government wants to encourage supermarkets to impose voluntary price caps on some food products.

Mars bar plastic wrapper swapped for paper

Mars trials environmentally friendly paper wrappers for some of its chocolate bars.

US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote, Joe Biden says

President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement.

China's C919 passenger plane enters into service

China hopes the C919 will end the dominance of Airbus and Boeing - but it relies on Western components.

How prosperity fuels dowry demand in India

Researchers studied 74,000 marriages that took place in India between 1930 and 1999.

Who is Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's 'superwoman'?

Can new chief executive Linda Yaccarino fix Twitter?

Plans for supermarket price cap on basic food

Prices on products like bread, milk and sugar could be capped under a voluntary scheme.

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon deposed over bank's Jeffrey Epstein ties

Two lawsuits accuse the bank of ignoring signs it was profiting from the long-standing relationship.

Post Office used racist terms for sub-postmasters in official guidance

A document shows racist language was used to describe sub-postmasters being wrongly investigated.

Twitter engineering boss quits after DeSantis launch glitches

Ron DeSantis' launch of his White House presidential campaign was hit by technical problems.

First Republic: 1,000 jobs cut by new owner JP Morgan

It comes after First Citizens, which bought the US operations of another troubled lender, announced job cuts.

Neuralink: Elon Musk's brain chip firm says US approval won for human study

The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mobility.

US Congress closing in on debt ceiling deal - reports

Negotiators are said to be nearing a possible deal to cut spending for two years, US media reports.

Sainsbury’s boss: We are not profiting from high prices

Supermarkets have been accused of "greedflation" - putting prices up to bolster profits.

When will we start seeing energy bill deals again?

With bills set to drop from July, fixed deals could be due to make a comeback, say experts.

Starling Bank chief Anne Boden to step down amid record profit

Anne Boden says nobody believed a "5ft-tall Welsh woman in her mid-50s" could achieve what she has.

Is the past year's spike in strike action here to stay?

BBC economics editor Faisal Islam asks whether a historic surge in industrial action is likely to persist.

Container ship grounded in Suez Canal

In March 2021, one of the largest container ships in the world blocked the canal for six days.

Silicon Valley Bank: 500 jobs cut by new owner First Citizens

The move comes two months after SVB's collapse triggered fears of a banking crisis.

Expected energy price cap cut will see bills fall

The regulator will soon confirm the change, which is likely to knock £450 off a typical annual bill.

Are investors finally nervous about the US debt ceiling?

US financial markets falter as debt ceiling talks continue. So is Wall Street getting nervous?

Virgin Orbit: Branson’s space mission ends after rocket failure

Virgin Orbit's shutdown follows a major launch failure and most of staff have been laid off.

Formula 1: Honda to return as Aston Martin engine partner in 2026

Honda will return to Formula 1 in 2026 as engine partner for the Aston Martin team.

Chip war: Apple strikes major US-made semiconductor deal

The move comes as a trade row centred on the tech industry intensifies between Washington and Beijing.

South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom's power problem

How corruption backed by a criminal network have led to South Africa's worst-ever power cuts.

ChatGPT: Can China overtake the US in the AI marathon?

Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue.

Why car parks are the hottest space in solar power

Car parks are a good place for solar panels, providing shade and electricity where it is needed.

Netflix begins UK crackdown on password sharing

The streaming giant will charge users for sharing passwords in the UK and the US.

Indian banks start exchanging withdrawn 2,000-rupee notes

The 2,000-rupee notes have been withdrawn, sparking concerns and confusion.

Bird flu: Brazil declares animal health emergency after several cases found

The country is the world's largest exporter of chicken meat, and wants to stop the virus spreading.

WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes

The instant-messaging service, which is used by 2 billion people, counts India as its largest market.

TikTok sues Montana to overturn first US state ban

The western state last week became the first in the US to ban the hugely-popular video platform.

Top economist calls for 'lenient' migration rules

Andy Haldane's comments come after the prime minister said legal migration was too high.

Train wi-fi at risk as part of cost-cutting move

The government says wifi is not a priority for passengers, but one expert claims trains could lose custom.

Interest rate 'rigging' evidence 'covered up' by banks

This evidence was not shown to juries where bankers were jailed for smaller-scale interest rate 'rigging'.

US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse

The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy.

China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects

It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington.

Why food bills aren't shrinking - five things to know

Prices in the shops remain much higher than a year ago, despite falls in energy and food costs.

Mobile fraud: Thieves 'shoulder surfing' victims to steal phones

Criminals are exploiting our frequent use of banking apps on mobile phones, a senior fraud officer warns.

CBI banned alcohol-only events after staff party, says ex-chief

Former boss Dame Carolyn Fairbairn says she took action following poor behaviour at the event.

Government rules out more help on energy bills

The price cap on gas and electricity is set to fall, but at about £2,000 remains historically high.

Mike Ashley doesn't get Flannels' luxury appeal, says CEO

Frasers CEO Michael Murray says his father-in-law can't understand why people spend so much on luxury fashion.

Mortgage deals: Five new products aiming to beat interest rates rise

As interest rates rise, some lenders are offering no-deposit mortgages and removing the "stress test".

Energy bills predicted to fall from July by nearly £450

Ofgem is poised to announce a cut in its price cap next week, according to an energy consultancy firm.

Finance delays for divorcing teachers and NHS staff as pensions recalculated

Both current and retired staff face "a severe and drastic impact" from the delays, say solicitors.

G7 Summit: Africa seeks new role as nations eye its resources

As wealthy nations compete, Africa wants to keep more of the benefits from its natural resources.

Flooding: Toilet bungs and other prevention measures to save homes

A campaign will urge homeowners to consider simple measures to save costs and heartache from flooding.

Ed Sheeran, Adele, and Harry Styles among richest Britons under 35

The musicians all have wealth of more than £150m, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List.

Critics say £1bn for UK chip industry not enough

One CEO says the government's semiconductor strategy does not address the needs of UK chipmakers.

Could a US debt default unleash global chaos?

The BBC examines four ways you could be affected if the US fails to reach a deal on its debt.

'We are selling a product that we hope gets discontinued'

The firms aiming to help eradicate invasive species by making commercial use of them.

Disney scraps $867bn Florida plan amid Ron DeSantis feud

The company makes the decision amid an escalating legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Rishi Sunak seeks closer ties with Japan ahead of G7 summit

Rishi Sunak says a new defence partnership will see closer cooperation between the armed forces.

Rishi Sunak talking to EU over threat to UK electric cars

The Prime Minister says the government is talking to the EU over trade rule changes which could hit UK car plants.

BT to cut up to 55,000 jobs by end of decade

The telecoms giant is to cut its workforce by up to 55,000 by the end of the decade.

Epstein: Deutsche Bank to pay $75m over sex-trafficking lawsuit

Deutsche Bank was accused of enabling the American financier's alleged sex trafficking ring.

Elon Musk: I will say what I want even if it costs me

Twitter's owner has been criticised for spreading disinformation and conspiracy theories online.

TikTok: Montana to become first US state to ban app on personal devices

The Chinese-owned platform said the ban "infringes on the First Amendment rights of the people of Montana".

Food bank uses tech to plug donation shortfall

Soaring demand means food banks have to buy groceries - but tech is being used to target donations.

Cryptocurrency: Treat investing as gambling, MPs say

Retail investment in cryptocurrency is too risky to be regulated as a financial service, a committee says.

Black taxpayers more likely to be audited, IRS admits

The head of the US tax-collection agency says he is "deeply concerned" by the disparity.

Number struggling to pay bills soars by 40%, FCA finds

The UK's financial regulator says 10.9 million adults are struggling to pay debts and bills.

Bus £2 fare cap extended to end of October

The decision is the second time the government has extended the cap for bus operators in England.

US debt ceiling: Biden and Republicans hopeful of a deal

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says the two sides are far apart but an agreement is possible this week.

How computer games encourage kids to spend cash

Many parents are frustrated with games that encourage children to spend money to advance.

Vauxhall-maker says UK needs to change its Brexit deal

Vauxhall-maker Stellantis is calling on the government to renegotiate some Brexit rules or risk losing UK operations.

Two poultry workers test positive for bird flu

The cases in England were found during screening and there is no sign of human-to-human transmission.

Vodafone to cut 11,000 jobs as new boss says firm 'not good enough'

New chief Margherita Della Valle says the mobile firm's performance "has not been good enough".

Supermarkets investigated over food and fuel prices

The competition watchdog will look at whether a failure in competition means customers are overpaying.

Microsoft's $69bn Activision deal approved by EU

The proposed $69bn acquisition of Activision is splitting global regulators over competition concerns

Center Parcs owner Brookfield puts holiday chain up for sale

The private equity owner of the resort firm wants to sell the business for up to £5bn.

Engineering giant Wood sees off takeover interest from investment firm

Apollo Management Holdings announced it will not make a formal bid for the Aberdeen-based firm.

Percy Pig ice cream renamed after 'polite' M&S request

Fabio Vincenti is now considering alternative names for his pig-based treat.

Scrap tax on sunscreen, say cancer charities

Cancer experts want VAT removed to make sun creams more affordable in the cost-of-living crisis.

AI creator on the risks, opportunities and how it may make humans 'boring'

AI boss on the future of artificial intelligence and what will happen if computers become more clever than humans.

Pat Cullen: Nursing union calls for double-digit pay rise to restart talks

Union boss Pat Cullen urges ministers to reopen pay talks in England after her members rejected a 5% offer.

Is the UK too late to beat the US in the global trade war?

The US is offering huge incentives to electric car firms, but the UK risks falling behind.

Train strikes: Passengers face second day of industrial action

RMT union members from 14 rail companies will walk-out on Saturday in a row over pay.

Skipton: Will deposit-free mortgages help budding first-time buyers?

Will Skipton Building Society's deposit-free deal help those hoping to buy in the lender's home town?

Holiday car hire costs soar since pandemic, says Which?

Consumer group Which? says costs at popular destinations are up with customers often stung by hidden charges.

UK saw sluggish growth at start of year

Growth was just 0.1% in the first three months of the year, as the economy was affected by strike action.

Australia government approves first new coal mine since elected

The government came to power a year ago promising greater action on climate change.

Peloton recalls 2 million bikes over injury risk

It is the second major recall for the bike company which soared to popularity during the pandemic.

Confectionery firms try to sugar coat price rises

Makers of sweets and chocolates are aiming to shield customers from their higher costs.

Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss

The billionaire has been under pressure to name someone else to lead the company and focus on his other firms.

New York City passes law barring weight discrimination

America's largest city joins a movement to make size a protected trait on par with race and gender.

Disney+ streaming business loses 4m subscribers in first quarter

Most of the losses came from its Hotstar service in Asia, which has lost rights to Indian cricket matches.

Renewable energy projects worth billions stuck on hold

Major renewable energy projects being delayed by more than 10 years as grid reaches capacity.

Warning UK losing £2,300 per minute to fraud

Bank industry group UK Finance calls for tech firms to help reimburse fraud victims.

Vodafone 3G turn-off sparks internet access fears

The network is to begin a UK-wide shutdown of its 3G network in June so it can invest more in 4G and 5G.

How worried should I be about the US economy?

Bank failures, job cuts and a stalled out stock market - is the world's largest economy in trouble?

US inflation below 5% for first time in two years

Prices rose 4.9% over the 12 months to April, the latest figures show.

UK interest rates: How high could they go?

The Bank of England is expected to raise the rate from 4.25% to 4.5%, creating higher mortgage costs.

India’s booming population needs more women at work

More women must join the workforce for India to reap its demographic potential - but that's not easy.

The debt ceiling saga explained - in under 90 seconds

Will the US government run out of money? Here's what's at stake politically and economically.

Briton pleads guilty in US to 2020 Twitter hack

It was probably the most high-profile hack in social media history, hitting dozens of famous accounts.

Longer lorries to be allowed on Britain's roads

More goods can be carried in fewer trips, says government, but campaigners have safety concerns.

Will the US default on debt on 1 June? A really simple guide to debt ceiling

The US government could start to run out of money within weeks - how did we get to this point?

Tech layoffs: LinkedIn cuts 700 jobs and phases out China

The careers site is the latest tech company to announce major job cuts.

Apple co-founder says AI may make scams harder to spot

Silicon Valley veteran tells the BBC he thinks AI creations should be clearly labelled.

Deposit-free mortgage aimed at renters launched

The product requires a good credit history, but does not need the financial backing of family or friends.

Can a wind turbine handle hurricane speed winds?

As wind farms expand into new areas they will need to withstand extreme wind speeds.

Royal Mail boss expected to resign within weeks

Simon Thompson is said to be in talks after a bitter union dispute and after he was accused of misleading MPs.

Sunday sunshine helps Coronation pub takings

One pub chain says sales on Sunday had been "really, really strong" as hospitality firms hope for a boost.

Children missing out as attractions get pricier, says charity

Children could miss out on important life experiences due to higher prices, says Go Beyond.

Janet Yellen: US treasury secretary warns of debt ceiling 'catastrophe'

The US treasury secretary warns Congress it must act to raise the country's borrowing limit.

Horizon scandal: Post Office boss to pay back part of bonus

Nick Read has admitted last year's accounts contained an "incorrect statement" about work done for the Horizon Inquiry.

Tata Steel warns of uncertainty over future of UK business

The steelmaker is seeking government support to help switch away from coal-fired blast furnaces.

Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack

Joseph Sullivan was convicted over covering up a security breach of 57 million user accounts in 2016.

Shell selling stake in controversial Cambo oil field

The project - west of Shetland - is the second-largest undeveloped discovery in the UK's North Sea.

HSBC foils plan by major investor to break up bank

China's Ping An fails to get the backing to split the lender in a crunch vote over its future.

Bunting, biscuits, beer - Brits spend on Coronation

The public is on course to shell out £200m on food and drink this weekend, one retail body predicts.

US job creation robust despite banking crisis

Employers in the US added 235,000 jobs in April as the labour market held up better than expected.

Banks warn of big increase in online scams

Barclays said 77% of scams are now happening on social media, online marketplaces and dating apps.

Yorkshire's independent brewers in battle to survive 'perfect storm'

Independent brewers in Yorkshire react to news that one of their famous counterparts is in trouble.

Kanye West Yeezy loss is hurting us, admits Adidas

Ending its collaboration with Kanye West hit sales at the start of the year, says sportswear giant.

Apple sales falter again but iPhone demand persists

The iPhone maker is facing headwinds as the economy weakens.

US bank seeks buyer as confidence crisis spreads

PacWest is the latest mid-sized bank to search for financial help as confidence in the sector falls.

British Gas to stop using contractors to force-fit prepayment meters

The change follows an outcry after agents working for British Gas broke into the homes of vulnerable people.

Covid: China tourism rebounds above pre-pandemic levels

Domestic travel in the country jumped sharply during the five-day May Day break.

Credit Suisse: Asia investors sue Switzerland over bank collapse

Investors are suing the Swiss government over its handling of the takeover of Credit Suisse.

UK competition watchdog to launch review into AI

The CMA will look into whether the development of new AI technology is in consumers' best interests.

Coca-Cola supplies could be hit by strike - union

Workers at Europe's biggest soft drinks factory in Wakefield are balloted over industrial action.

Dyson plans £100m research hub in Bristol city centre

The engineering giant says it will be recruiting hundreds of software and AI engineers for the site.

UK to ban cold calls offering financial products

Rules tackling scams will be extended as millions targeted by fraudsters.

India's Go First cancels flights after bankruptcy

The country's fourth largest carrier blames US engine maker Pratt & Whitney for its problems.

Air travel chaos looms as US keeps 5G altimeter refit deadline

A July deadline for airlines to refit planes to avoid 5G signal interference will remain in place.

Coronation: Think of millions working during celebrations - union

Coronation celebrations will depend on millions working through the weekend, say trade unions.

UK house prices in surprise rise in April, says Nationwide

Market conditions improving after prices fall for seven consecutive months, Nationwide says.

BP reports stronger than expected profits

The oil and gas giant posts profits of $5bn (£4bn) for the first three months of 2023.

Silicon Valley Bank: HSBC says UK buyout boosted profit by $1.5bn

HSBC bought Silicon Valley Bank's British business in a deal led by the government and the Bank of England.

Shein: China fashion giant faces US calls for probe over Uyghur claims

Lawmakers demand an investigation into the Chinese fashion giant's alleged links to forced labour

Australia to ban recreational vaping, crackdown on black market

Minimum quality standards will also be introduced, and the sale of vapes in retail settings prohibited.

The people turning time into a currency

So-called "time-banking" schemes are letting people get paid in time credits for the work they do.

Ron DeSantis-aligned oversight board votes to countersue Disney

This latest move is part of an escalating dispute between Disney and Florida's Republican governor.

First Republic: JP Morgan to take over major US bank

First Republic was seized by regulators, the third major US bank to fail in recent months.

Capita: Watchdog warns pension funds over data after hack

The Pensions Regulator has told hundreds of funds to check details of customers after a data leak.