Ex-Trafigura boss convicted of bribery in landmark case

The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola's oil market.

How much will I have to pay for my water?

Average annual water bills in England and Wales will rise by £123 in April but some will pay more.

Water bills to rise by £10 a month in April

Figures reveal a jump for billpayers in England and Wales despite questions over firms' performance.

Lloyds to close 136 branches as people shift to apps

The closures across its brands will be completed by March next year, as more customers go digital.

Tesco to cut 400 jobs in stores and head office

The supermarket giant blames the increasingly competitive nature of the UK grocery industry.

WH Smith High Street sales fall amid talks to sell stores

High street sales dropped 6% in the 21 weeks to January 25, the retailer said.

Pension shake-up plan aims to boost growth

Restrictions on surplus cash in pension schemes could be eased to get more money into the economy.

'I'm slowly paying off £7,000' – Tips from those tackling debt

People who have fought their way out of debt give their best advice on coping in tough financial times.

'We are not lazy' - Working from home criticism sparks anger

Hundreds of BBC readers disagreed with former Asda boss Lord Rose's view that working from home is "not proper work".

What are my rights if home and travel are hit by storms?

Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of storm damage.

The French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country

Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU.

Clampdown on fake Google reviews announced

Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned.

Trump urges Opec countries to slash oil prices

The president says he wants Opec and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war.

The French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country

Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU.

Sainsbury's to cut 3,000 jobs and shut cafés

The changes are part of a cost-cutting plan, but recent tax rises for businesses have also been a factor.

Customers say Three mobile outage preventing 999 calls

There have also been several thousand reports of problems from users of Smarty and ID Mobile.

Reddit groups ban X links in protest at Musk arm gesture

Moderators of groups with millions of users say the block is a result of the billionaire's on-stage gesture.

Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February

The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.

Tesco, Aldi and Lidl hit back at farm inheritance tax

Tesco, Aldi and Lidl call for rethink of inheritance levy announced in Budget

Treasury steps in to protect car loan firms' payouts

The government is concerned major compensation for the mis-selling scandal could hurt the car industry.

Delay to TikTok ban gets Trump sign-off

The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening.

Cidermaker wins appeal in 'lookalike' dispute with Aldi

The Somerset cider-maker wins an appeal after claiming Aldi had copied its packaging and taste.

TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge

TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve.

TikTok stops working as US ban comes into force

A message appearing for US users says they "can't use TikTok for now".

Trump says he will 'most likely' give TikTok 90-day reprieve from ban

Trump says an announcement will probably come once he takes office on Monday about the app's future in the US.

Shock drop in shop sales adds to worries over UK economy

Sales unexpectedly fell last month, due to a poor December for food sales in supermarkets.

Trump says he will 'most likely' give TikTok 90-day reprieve from ban

Trump says an announcement will probably come once he takes office on Monday about the app's future in the US.

Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises banned

It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises.

What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance?

The Nordic nation doesn't require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system.

BT scraps EV charging point scheme having only installed one

It hoped to turn 60,000 roadside green cabinets into chargers - but now says it will focus on wifi instead.

Meta cuts 5% of jobs to lose 'lowest performers'

The company will shed roughly 3,600 roles but plans to backfill the roles later in the year.

US markets watchdog sues Musk over Twitter stake disclosure

The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved $150m at the expense of Twitter shareholders.

TikTok says report of possible sale to Elon Musk 'pure fiction'

The firm has repeatedly said it will not sell its US operation as it face a 19 January deadline.

UK bans cattle, pigs and sheep imports from Germany after foot-and-mouth case

The disease is contagious in livestock like cattle, but poses no risk to humans or food safety.

Heathrow sees record-breaking passenger numbers

Nearly 84 million passengers travelled through the west London airport's terminals last year.

US tightens control on AI chips export drawing pushback

The new rules are intended to make sure the "the world's AI runs on American rails", and stays out of the hands of "malicious actors", say officials.

'Five-minute fine' prompts private car parks review

The review aims to ensure motorists are not penalised if they are unable to pay promptly.

PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth

Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.

UK has enough gas, says network after storage warning

Experts say the UK has enough gas after Centrica said storage levels were "concerningly low".

Online safety laws unsatisfactory, minister says

Peter Kyle responds as internet safety campaigner Ian Russell says laws to protect children need fixing.

Landlords ripping off LA fire victims, says Selling Sunset star

Real estate mogul Jason Oppenheim says renters are being asked for thousands over previous prices.

Reeves faces 'difficult decisions' on tax and spending

The warning from a former Bank of England official comes in the wake of rising UK borrowing costs.

MPs urge checks as Shein refuses to answer questions

The chair of a committee of MPs has written to the London Stock Exchange with concerns over the fashion retailer.

Two million discounted tickets up for grabs in rail sale

More than two million train tickets will be sold at a discount under a promotion starting next week.

Sainsbury's raises pay but is cautious on hiring

The supermarket chain will lift wages to £12.60 but expects costs to increase after Budget measures.

China bets on kitchen appliances to boost economy

A list of subsidised household goods has been expanded as Beijing tries to increase domestic spending.

ChatGPT creator denies sister's childhood rape claim

Ann Altman filed a lawsuit alleging her brother sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006.

Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger that diverted flight

Airline is recouping costs of €15,000 in damages over ‘inexcusable’ behaviour it says forced the plane to divert to Portugal.

Ads showing banknotes on fire banned by regulator

A regulator says the posters for Wahed Invest, seen on Transport for London services, are offensive.

Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves

The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rules

Bezos-owned Washington Post cuts more jobs, reports say

Layoffs come at a time of growing losses and turmoil over editorial decisions at the US newspaper.

Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts

Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn.

New York first US city to have congestion charge

The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.

Apple says it will update AI feature after BBC complaint

One of Apple's new artificial intelligence feature is facing criticism for generating inaccurate news alerts.

Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen

While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments.

China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras

With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.

Sweden's green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes

Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector.

New York becomes first US city with congestion charge

The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.

Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit

The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.

'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation bid

Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.

Shops offer grottos and wine to combat 'drab' December

Small businesses are offering incentives to entice customers as consumer confidence remains low.

'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation bid

Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.

Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come

The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.

Court strikes down US net neutrality rules

The ruling marks a significant moment in the long running battle over how to regulate internet providers.

How much are energy bills going up?

Typical gas and electricity prices are rising again on 1 January 2025.

Women working at home could risk missing out, says Nationwide boss

The boss of the world's biggest building society told the BBC that more needs to be done to support women at work.