'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats
Business 2026-01-19 05:00
The US president threatens to impose tariffs on countries that oppose his plans to take over the territory.
Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps
Business 2026-01-18 18:00
Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".
'Warm hub has saved me from loneliness'
Business 2026-01-18 16:00
An 84-year-old Blackpool pensioner says she found herself in fuel poverty when her husband died.
Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say
Business 2026-01-18 16:00
The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.
Faisal Islam: Trump's Greenland threats to allies are without parallel
Business 2026-01-18 16:00
The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor.
British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd
Business 2026-01-18 10:00
Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.
Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt. Would it help?
Business 2026-01-17 17:00
President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.
The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
Business 2026-01-17 17:00
Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.
Cafe offers free breakfasts for vulnerable people
Business 2026-01-17 16:00
Hummingbird Cafe wants to support people who may not be able to afford a hot meal.
ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users
Business 2026-01-17 03:00
OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.
