Inflation rate jumps to highest in more than a year
Business 2025-05-21 15:00
Inflation was 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March, according to official figures.
M&S online services to face disruption until July
Business 2025-05-21 15:00
The chain faces a £300m hit to profits due to the recent cyber attack.
Toddler group parents struggle as costs rise
Business 2025-05-21 14:00
Parents at Musical Bugs in Newport say they are struggling to make ends meet at the end of a month.
Thames Water halts bosses bonus scheme
Business 2025-05-21 10:00
The company pauses its "retention scheme", which pays out cash to top executives linked to its rescue loan.
Did Trump really strike Gulf deals worth $2tn?
Business 2025-05-21 08:00
Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.
Police investigation into UK retail hacks focuses on English-speaking youths
Business 2025-05-21 08:00
The National Crime Agency tells the BBC how it is trying to find the culprits of the M&S and Co-op hacks.
AI chatbot to be embedded in Google search
Business 2025-05-21 06:00
The new option in its marquee search engine comes as the firm is facing competition from AI firms.
Elon Musk plans to cut back political spending
Business 2025-05-21 03:00
Asked if he had any regrets about his political activities, Musk said: "I did what needed to be done."
EU plans €2 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein and Temu
Business 2025-05-21 03:00
The tax will affect billions of packages sent to people's homes which mainly come from China at the moment.
Ministers consider easing winter fuel payment cuts
Business 2025-05-21 02:00
Options under discussion include changing eligibility, or restoring the payments to all pensioners.
