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BBC News - BusinessBBC News - Business How do you solve catastrophic hyperinflation?Fri, 21 Sep 2018 23:49:26 GMT What could Venezuela's government learn from these five historic cases of hyperinflation? Train delays: Who is in charge of the railways?Thu, 20 Sep 2018 11:01:40 GMT Chief Executive of the Rail Delivery Group says the industry need changing. Minimum wage: Workers underpaid by record £15.6mFri, 21 Sep 2018 23:19:30 GMT Some 200,000 workers missed out on being paid at least the minimum wage rate in the past year. The rise of the payment app: 'I hardly use cash any more'Mon, 17 Sep 2018 23:48:49 GMT Person-to-person payment apps are rising fast in popularity around the world, but are they safe? Sony unveils mini PlayStation Classic consoleWed, 19 Sep 2018 10:28:46 GMT Tekken 3 and Ridge Racer are among the titles on Sony's new miniature PlayStation. The Bezos backlash: Is 'big philanthropy' a charade?Sat, 15 Sep 2018 23:17:58 GMT The Amazon founder has pledged to donate $2bn, but critics say he should pay Amazon workers more instead. Ex-BHS boss Dominic Chappell loses pensions conviction appealFri, 21 Sep 2018 12:07:35 GMT Judge says Dominic Chappell gave "entirely unbelievable" evidence in the Crown Court hearing. Moss Bros shares dive on profit warningFri, 21 Sep 2018 08:28:33 GMT The men's tailoring company says the hot weather and World Cup hit sales over the summer. Goldman Sachs wants your piggy bankFri, 21 Sep 2018 20:48:16 GMT The "giant vampire squid" will target the UK savings market next week - but will it be a damp squib? NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank say online banking glitch 'resolved'Fri, 21 Sep 2018 09:37:46 GMT Customers of NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank were unable to access their accounts online for hours. Government borrowing jumps to £6.8bn in AugustFri, 21 Sep 2018 09:43:49 GMT Borrowing rose by more than expected following subdued tax receipts and an increase in spending. Uber Eats drivers block streets in pay protestThu, 20 Sep 2018 23:25:53 GMT Uber Eats drivers are staging protests over changes to their payment structure, claiming rates for every delivery had been reduced without agreement. The chef using 60,000-year-old recipesTue, 18 Sep 2018 23:27:09 GMT A top chef says his awards are owed to learning skills from indigenous Australian recipes and ingredients. 'People thought we were interns but we were in charge'Sun, 16 Sep 2018 23:09:13 GMT Jamie Beaton and Sharndre Kushor, founders of popular online tutoring business Crimson Education, say their young age can confuse people. Tackling food waste in Nigeria with an appMon, 17 Sep 2018 23:52:18 GMT Nigerian tech entrepreneur Oscar Ekponimo has invented an app which will help cut down on food waste. Why do billionaires want to own the news?Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:31:28 GMT Salesforce founder's purchase of Time magazine is the latest example of moguls buying news outlets. The secret life of a female bodyguardTue, 18 Sep 2018 23:24:17 GMT Jacquie Davis, the UK's first female bodyguard, talks about hostage rescues and undercover surveillance. GoPro Hero 7 stabilisation put to the testThu, 20 Sep 2018 13:03:16 GMT How does the GoPro Hero 7 compare to last year's model - and can it turn the company around? 'Why sheep are important to my wine bar'Wed, 19 Sep 2018 23:10:36 GMT Sheep farmers fear a no-deal Brexit could have a "devastating" impact on rural market towns. Will we ever get self-healing smartphones?Tue, 18 Sep 2018 23:25:07 GMT How likely is it that we will see mobile phones that use self-healing materials any time soon? Is this the secret to High Street success?Fri, 21 Sep 2018 20:47:04 GMT Could we learn something from how one town has managed to improve its High Street? Can the city of pizza reinvent itself as a tech hub?Thu, 13 Sep 2018 23:16:40 GMT How a city best known for pizza, football and crime is embracing tech to revive its fortunes. IBM launches tool aimed at detecting AI biasWed, 19 Sep 2018 05:58:32 GMT IBM is launching software which will monitor algorithms in real time and highlight how they make decisions. India's only self-made female billionaireWed, 19 Sep 2018 23:44:36 GMT Self-made billionaire Kiran Mazumdar Shaw shares her secrets for succeeding in a man's world. Uber-Deliveroo 'talks' hit Just Eat's share priceFri, 21 Sep 2018 12:53:22 GMT The food delivery firm's shares drop to a one-year low on reports Uber is mulling a bid for Deliveroo. The UK's growing tech trade ties with IsraelWed, 12 Sep 2018 23:18:28 GMT As the UK looks at developing more trade deals outside the EU after Brexit, its increasing ties with Israel could provide the model. The day Lehman Brothers went underFri, 14 Sep 2018 20:50:28 GMT The BBC talked to people involved about their memories of the bank's collapse on 15 September 2008. Hologram phone calls - sci-fi or serious possibility?Wed, 19 Sep 2018 23:54:14 GMT With 5G, experts say we could enjoy virtual reality in HD on our mobiles and even project holographics. The magic number when it comes to compostingTue, 11 Sep 2018 23:23:30 GMT More and more packaging is claiming to be "biodegradable" or "compostable", but what does that really mean? The weird and wonderful life of Elon MuskTue, 18 Sep 2018 23:52:51 GMT Elon Musk has found success with PayPal and Tesla - and has a colourful private life to match. Sky: Comcast outbids Fox with £30bn bid for broadcasterSat, 22 Sep 2018 20:09:32 GMT US cable giant wins rare blind auction process set by the UK's Takeover Panel with £30bn offer. Petrol prices could fall by £1.50 a tank, says the AASat, 22 Sep 2018 08:08:02 GMT Fuel prices are at a four-year high, but the AA says a supermarket price war could lower costs. How China's GPS 'rival' Beidou is plotting to go globalThu, 20 Sep 2018 21:56:34 GMT China's Beidou is being used in everything from ploughing to precision missiles, but can it go global? How the fridge became a million dollar ideaThu, 20 Sep 2018 23:51:56 GMT The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the fridge became a million dollar idea. US imposes sanctions on China for buying Russian weaponsFri, 21 Sep 2018 01:51:00 GMT Beijing is being penalised for buying Russian combat jets and surface-to-air missiles. Wells Fargo to reduce workforce by up to 10%Thu, 20 Sep 2018 21:08:24 GMT The bank expects to reduce staff by 5% to 10% over three years, affecting some 26,000 workers. Trump's tariffs putting the squeeze on the MidwestWed, 19 Sep 2018 23:51:46 GMT Companies in the US state of Wisconsin show how President Trump's trade war with China is continuing to hurt. Chris Grayling: Passengers were let downThu, 20 Sep 2018 08:57:25 GMT Transport secretary says he will work to make the system better to avoid a repeat of the timetabling problems that caused mass cancellations on the railways over the summer. 'I dialled into work and prayed my baby wouldn't wake up'Mon, 17 Sep 2018 23:12:25 GMT Winning flexible working hours can bring a new set of major problems, a survey finds. Evans Cycles seeks new owner amid cash crunchThu, 20 Sep 2018 18:05:01 GMT The bike store chain needs fresh funding as it struggles with tough trading conditions. From Belgium to the UK, the journey of an alloy wheelThu, 20 Sep 2018 23:04:37 GMT From Belgium to Swindon in under eight hours, the journey of an alloy wheel. Australian strawberries: Why would someone hide a needle in fruit?Fri, 21 Sep 2018 06:31:48 GMT Criminologists explore a food safety scare in Australia, and what could be motivating copycats. Women 'half as likely' as men to start a businessThu, 20 Sep 2018 23:23:52 GMT Treasury says "unfair obstacles" may be blocking female entrepreneurs as it launches a review. Pound falls after May's Brexit statementFri, 21 Sep 2018 14:31:24 GMT Sterling's slide deepens after the Prime Minister's comments renew fears of a no-deal Brexit. Co-op to replace plastic bags with compostable carriersSat, 22 Sep 2018 16:53:18 GMT The supermarket chain says the new biodegradable bags will be brought in at 1,400 of its stores. Who's winning the race to offer superfast 5G?Tue, 11 Sep 2018 23:34:00 GMT China, the US and the UK are all vying to dominate the market for next-generation mobile networks. Will 'Never knowingly undersold' kill John Lewis?Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:26:19 GMT John Lewis Partnership is under pressure to question the slogan that arguably defines its business model. Tesco opens new Jack's discount storeWed, 19 Sep 2018 09:27:55 GMT Supermarket group Tesco launches the first outlet of its discount Jack's chain. Italy opens probe into Ryanair hand luggage chargesFri, 21 Sep 2018 10:37:46 GMT The airline's new Italian luggage charges may amount to unfair commercial practice, a watchdog says. |
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