Posts

Showing posts from February, 2022

Jackie Weaver and the new era for council meetings

Councils are debating whether to spend thousands of pounds to continue live steaming their meetings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cv5eWLR

Ukraine to sell 'war bonds' to fund armed forces

The war-torn country moved to reassure international investors that it will not default on its debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BeHkgLX

Ukraine conflict: Disney, Warner, Sony halt release of films in Russia

The moves come as major corporations cut business links with Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LhRXwSt

The whistleblowing bankers who were sent to jail

Traders who blew the whistle on fraud were jailed, but no senior figure was prosecuted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6a9S1UY

Highest rail fare rise in nine years takes effect

Travellers in England and Wales will be charged up to 3.8% more, adding to the cost of living. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/p698jcn

Toyota to close Japanese factories after suspected cyber-attack

A suspected attack on a supplier means 14 plants in Japan will close on Tuesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dc2uKMR

Canada to ban imports of crude oil from Russia

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the move would send a "powerful message". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iIXQNnE

Cost of living: Bill shock as energy price rises hit home

Details of bill rises are now being sent to customers, with some set to pay well over £1,000 more a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ngfpbEC

British Airways passengers call airline 'woeful'

British Airways customers have faced delays and cancellations for a second weekend due to IT problems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RJ6tgGD

How Taiwan used simple tech to help contain Covid-19

The low-tech approach that helped Taiwan efficiently fight off coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5GBsSiY

UK fast-tracks law to tackle Russian 'dirty money'

The new law follows the invasion of Ukraine and will target money-laundering by foreign oligarchs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9rNKSZI

Why the world is waging economic war on Russia

Sanctions imposed by Western nations will cause major repercussions for Russia's financial system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Wo94Bcv

How badly will Russia be hit by new sanctions?

The latest financial measures against Russia for invading Ukraine had been seen as a 'last resort'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/w64nWxY

Ukraine invasion: Russian planes face near-total airspace ban to west

An EU official says most countries on the continent are expected to limit access to Russian airlines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iVKuNY

Volunteers are helping lower bills for those on low incomes

Specialist community groups are offering workshops and home visits to help people cut energy bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JrS5YTq

West to cut some Russian banks off from Swift

EU, US and allies agree to cut off a number of Russian banks from main global payment system Swift. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ySIXq6N

Millions in Bitcoin pouring into Ukraine from donors

Thousand of anonymous donations are being made to the Ukrainian military in Bitcoin. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6b4Jk0P

Swift payments crackdown on Russia edges closer

Germany, the main opponent of excluding Russia from the Swift banking system, now says it favours curbs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OyrXMAg

Cost of living: 'What do you put first? Food, heating or petrol?'

Record high petrol and diesel prices are a growing concern for people and businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/15fSHJq

IT problems causing BA cancellations and delays at Heathrow

BA apologises to customers for what it said had been a "very difficult week". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7dT5sa8

Studio Retail Group bought out of administration for £26.8m

Accrington-based Studio Retail Group is bought by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group for £26.8m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qrK3MZ1

Russia bans British airlines from its airspace

The move follows the UK's decision to ban Russia's national airline Aeroflot from landing in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8DrLHqz

Asian shares rise as investors assess Ukraine war

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index opened 0.9% higher and other regional indexes were in the green. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qxnv7QZ

'Chaotic' youth job scheme failing to deliver, MPs say

The £1.9bn plan to get youth into work has helped fewer people than predicted, a group of MPs says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6oriq3F

Could you pledge not to fly on a plane for a whole year?

The growing number of people ditching air travel entirely or choosing to carbon-offset. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hkWensw

Why Ukraine crisis could cause global price rises

The conflict could push up oil and food prices globally when people are seeing the cost of living increase. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YvISh2u

Oil soars past $100 after Russia orders troops into Ukraine

Crude prices hit their highest level for more than seven years and share prices fall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Zh9ciRG

Students to pay off loans into their 60s, plans say

The government announces a shake-up of student finance in England to reduce the bill for taxpayers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yk5H4tO

1MDB: Trial of ex-Goldman banker paused after documents blunder

Prosecutors did not share more than 15,500 documents with defence lawyers, a court heard. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AeflRs2

Why China matters in the Ukraine conflict

Beijing does billions of dollars of trade and business with both Kyiv and Moscow. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xJRfWoO

Covid: 'We'll still ask staff to isolate despite rule change'

Some businesses raise concerns over the removal of all Covid rules in England from Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/U8p32gz

Sunak 'firmly believes in lower taxes' ahead of tax rise

The chancellor will pledge to deliver a lower tax economy amid pressure scrap rises in National Insurance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/m6gHeKf

Mini Oxford plant production halted due to chip shortage

BMW stands down production at its Oxford plant for a week due to a global computer chip shortage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zYXsqo2

Heathrow passenger numbers lowest for 50 years

The airport says numbers hit their lowest level since 1972 last year and won't fully recover until 2025-26. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SoZEUz2

Barclays freezes ex-boss's bonus amid Epstein links

Jes Staley's payments are suspended as regulators examine how he described his links to Epstein. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IAPUEpH

K-pop: BTS agency Hybe grows profits by 31%

The Korean entertainment group saw high revenues from selling content such as games and comics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AaneTpO

Covid support fraud and waste unacceptable, MPs say

Public Accounts Committee report says the taxpayer is exposed to long-term financial risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5PTDYzN

Innocent drinks ads banned over environmental claim

The Advertising Standards Authority said the drinks firm's ads "misled" customers over environmental impacts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UoradkV

The mobile phones you can take apart and repair yourself

Phones you repair yourself are increasingly popular, and are attracting an enthusiastic following. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/r4jpvos

Boots to sell £6 Covid tests ahead of rule change

Four-packs of lateral flow tests will be on sale for £17 from Wednesday despite free tests remaining until 1 April. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bcsoxpV

Truth Social: Banned from Twitter, Trump returns with a new platform

The former president's platform, Truth Social, goes live on the US Apple App Store. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mIBhk3l

Asia stocks fall as Ukraine-Russia tensions climb

Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell almost 2%, while the Kospi in South Korea lost 1.4% in early trading. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/a4zoirQ

Menzies Aviation faces £560m takeover by Kuwaiti rival

Directors recommend a new offer from Kuwait-based National Aviation Services to shareholders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PjcHnaJ

Post Office scandal: 'I was sentenced as my grandchild was born'

Victims of one of Britain's biggest miscarriages of justice tell an inquiry of the impact on family life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GnlvdCb

British Airways blames luggage delays on high winds

The airline says continuous high winds are making it difficult to offload passengers' luggage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/M19K2eq

Home buyers see asking prices soar by nearly £8,000

The price rise between January and February is the highest for 20 years, says Rightmove. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/w9kurqO

Covid rules: Workers face terrible choice, says TUC

An expected change in rules in England could hit low-paid workers, the trade union says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/urF0vwm

McDonald's pig policy fight escalates with board nominations

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn says how the animals are reared for products is "obscene". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WA9iE5F

Credit Suisse denies wrongdoing after big banking data leak

A new investigation identifies thousands of foreign customers who stashed their money at the bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oGk825e

Lufthansa to suspend flights to Ukraine capital

The German airline will also halt services to Odessa as fears grow over a Russian invasion of Kyiv. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SOnLI8T

Do more to spur investment, firms urge government

The trade body says firms need help as they face the highest tax burden in decades. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lvne8Lt

Woollen mills: Plans to save 'iconic' Welsh blanket

One mill is becoming an employee ownership trust and another is hoping to be taken on by a museum. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9CwEfaO

More than 17,000 chain store shop closed last year

Figures reflect the rise of online shopping and the pandemic, but the rate of closures is slowing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1umJYeM

Energy bills: 'It's really extraordinarily grim'

Mary Paterson is one of thousands facing energy price rises of 200% because of no price cap protection. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wYyTmW5

Sports car dreams up in smoke as cargo ship catches fire

Thousands of Porche, Audi and VW cars on cargo ship to the US which caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Qxt8Mdu

Storm Eunice: Travellers urged to stay at home

Bus, train, flights and ferry services have been disrupted across England and Wales due to the storm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wuzVSpi

Retail sales rebound in January as Omicron eases

Sales of household goods rise strongly but food sales fall below pre-pandemic levels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uzwfJSX

Alibaba and Tencent sites added to US 'Notorious Markets List'

The official list names 42 online and 35 physical stores, including e-commerce websites of the firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yeiODrd

Storm Eunice: How do I claim for damage?

With red weather warnings issued, how can homeowners claim for the damage left behind? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zApt0H

Hybrid working here to stay, managers say

The pandemic has made hybrid working the new norm for some firms, a survey suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0lxqCr1

AirAsia boss calls on governments to be 'brave' and open borders

Tony Fernandes was speaking at the Singapore Airshow, which returned after two years of travel restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qHKa76f

Stocks tumble as tensions rise over Ukraine

The falls came as the US accused Russia of preparing fabrications to justify an invasion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6zXQDoO

Citizens Advice: Millions affected by festive post delays

People missed post over Christmas due to pandemic-related Royal Mail delays, the charity says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NjJOZD2

Post Office scandal: MPs call for full postmaster compensation

The government must fully compensate Post Office staff who were wrongly accused of fraud, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gFbw0Ux

US accuses China of 'serious harm' to workers through trade

The US Trade Representative has accused Beijing of repeatedly failing to live up to commitments on trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Nk0WMq7

Boohoo ad banned for objectifying and sexualising women

The Advertising Standards Authority said the retailer's advert was irresponsible and likely to cause offence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AdYO1l4

Consumer prices rise again in January

Inflation rose at 5.5% in the 12 months to January as people paid more for clothing and footwear, figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/15XPFJI

Ukraine crisis: How much Russian money is there in the UK?

The UK is considering sanctions against Russian interests, but what action can be taken? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LQxSYD0

Disney appoints executive to oversee metaverse strategy

Technology giants, including Meta and Microsoft, are pouring billions of dollars into the metaverse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ms39Wkt

Car industry calls for electric charge watchdog

Manufacturers call for a regulator to monitor electric car charging prices and charge point rollout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZkbEKA

Airbnb: City travel almost at pre-pandemic level

Cities are important destinations for the lodging website's business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BP6wfcI

Airbus workers vote for strike action in pay row

Workers at two plants could walk out in March unless a better deal is offered, a union says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kc8YSUw

Trudeau vows to freeze anti-mandate protesters' bank accounts

Canada's prime minister says police will also be given "more tools" to imprison or fine demonstrators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/86K2Ayr

Roblox: The children's game with a sex problem

A BBC investigation has found virtual sex parties are taking place in a popular online children’s game. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xGXSyRp

Bionic eye tech aims to help blind people see

Several firms are working on artificial eye tech that incorporates wireless, embedded sensors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NiE4WbF

New powers proposed to end unsafe cladding scandal

Developers who refuse to pay to remove dangerous cladding will be punished, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tgPUARZ

JD Sports and Footasylum fined £4.7m for competition breach

The firms, which once hoped to merge, broke rules over sharing commercially sensitive information. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DoWI2VZ

Air fare rises are unavoidable, warns Air France-KLM

Higher jet fuel costs will push up the cost of travel this year, says the UK boss of Air France-KLM. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dRhkMcs

India bourse head was a 'puppet' of unnamed yogi, regulators say

Chitra Ramkrishna allegedly shared business plans, meeting agendas and financial projections with the guru. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NU3Rq4e

Post Office scandal: Public inquiry to examine wrongful convictions

More than 700 sub-postmasters and mistresses were wrongly convicted due to a flawed computer system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/G3AFhKb

HMRC seizes NFT for first time in £1.4m fraud case

The tax authority says it is the first UK law enforcement body to seize a Non-Fungible Token. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dwl9Frk

Big banks fund new oil and gas despite net zero pledges

Investors should force banks to demand green plans before funding fuel firms, campaigners say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uVPNfWM

Two 'green freeports' to be established in Scotland

The Scottish and UK governments agree the deal as Boris Johnson is expected to visit Scotland. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xIbAPZ2

Northern Powergrid sorry for Storm Arwen trillion pound compensation error

Customers hit by power cuts in Storm Arwen erroneously received cheques for trillions of pounds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/J0yGWbe

Post Office scandal: 'I want someone else to be charged and jailed like I was'

Former sub-postmasters hope for "justice" as statutory inquiry into scandal starts hearing evidence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/s7ONr5w

Poundland moves into fresh food

The brand better known for discount household essentials has rolled out its first supermarket-style format from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GOmaIMe

Cost of pasta and tinned tomatoes jumps as shop prices rise

Research for the BBC suggests the price of 15 food staples across four supermarkets has risen 8% in a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JZRPnLH

The challenges of running a business in Ukraine's second city

There is a sense of déjà vu among the business community in Kharkiv, 26 miles from the Russia border. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/su9SGoI

Luton Airport: Travel is a 'bit more of a normal life again'

There are "green shoots" for the air industry as Covid tests ease for travellers, a business says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tHQ8vIg

Spain relaxes Covid restrictions for UK teenagers

From Monday, unvaccinated British 12-to-17 year-olds will be allowed into Spain with a negative test. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kS28JB9

UK economy expanded 7.5% last year

Growth was ahead of forecasts despite a setback in December due to Omicron restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0vIwLfD

China halts Lithuania beef, dairy and beer imports amid Taiwan row

The move may bolster a European Union case against China, which alleges discriminatory trade practices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tLeusBU

Covid pandemic: Drinkers shun beer for wine and spirits

People in the UK drank less beer and more wine and spirits in the pandemic, an industry group says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xw1n3WE

HMRC hits back over claims it is soft on fraud

A committee of MPs says the tax authority's inaction is rewarding the unscrupulous, a claim that is denied. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5Yr8iyn

Crypto exchange Binance to take $200m stake in Forbes

The investment by a former antagonist is the latest twist for the 105-year-old media business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xpH5YeZ

Apple moves to stop AirTag tracking misuse

The company will introduce a range of measures, after concerns AirTags were being used by stalkers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/C41DqUE

UK must move faster to insulate homes - climate chief

The cost of heating is rising - experts say government help is needed to insulate millions of homes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lzEr6jR

The Enigma: Billion-year-old black diamond sold for £3.16m

Auctioneer Sotheby's said that the buyer used cryptocurrency to make the purchase. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jZVYdbK

Co-op boss to take break to help sons with exams

Jo Whitfield said she will step away from the business in May to help her two sons. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9OdPDEs

Wage and energy bills push firms to raise prices

Three in four businesses say they are putting up prices to customers, a survey has found. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zsWtCya

Disney park trips surge after Covid measures eased

The firm said sign-ups to its Disney+ streaming service were also strong and forecast further growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UyAgQC1

Openreach creates 4,000 jobs for broadband rollout

The company, which is owned by BT, says 3,000 of the new roles are apprenticeships. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0lQdYNC

Stansted Airport mounts recruitment drive ahead of 'bumper' summer

Stansted Airport is hoping for a bumper season after two years of downturn due to Covid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MTvXu2b

Mutual insurers LV= and Royal London end merger talks

It is the latest in a tumultuous few months for LV=, after a private equity takeover was rejected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/m6dlA0I

Global chip shortage: Toyota profits fall as production hit

The world's best-selling carmaker also cut its annual production target by half a million vehicles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0PSvJjf

Greggs and Primark to launch fashion range

A limited-edition, 11-piece collection will be available in 60 Primark stores later this month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TWP4shC

Further Brexit disruption to trade, warn MPs

Government must do more to see introduction of new import controls goes smoothly, a committee says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/THZ5dQO

Half-term travel: UK families avoid Spain over jab rules

Spain's rule barring unvaccinated over-12s means UK travellers are opting for Mexico and Turkey instead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/926UjqB

Rental costs jump as workers return to the office

People looking to rent a property are paying £62 more a month than pre-pandemic, says Zoopla. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xRJG2zU

Starbucks fires organisers as union threat grows

The coffee giant rejects accusations of retaliation after firing staff at one of its locations in Memphis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QWE7fJN

Record-high seizure of $5bn in stolen bitcoin

Two suspects allegedly conspired to launder the money after it was stolen by a hacker in 2016. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hVmUkwd

US and Japan agree to cut Trump-era steel tariffs

Washington has also made a similar deal with the EU but tariffs remain in place for UK imports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5Y3xrGb

‘Fined 22 times for parking outside my own home’

Plans to crack down on private parking firms are long overdue, motorists tell the BBC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6SNsO2U

Pre-payment energy customers feeling the strain

Pay as you go customers will typically pay £708 more a year for their energy from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dRAyWcK

The people fighting price rises by trying to buy nothing

A surge of interest in Buy Nothing groups is a sign buyers are hunting for new ways to avoid inflation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TKjngZe

Porn sites will be legally required to verify users' age

Under new rules, users may be asked to prove they own a credit card or confirm their age via a third-party service. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/L8MTRJh

Asda in cheap food promise after Jack Monroe complaints

The supermarket vows to stock its budget range in all stores after the food activist criticised shortages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pkLsGul

Primark accused of selling 'hugely sexist' kids clothes

Author Kate Long shared images of girls' items telling them to "be kind" or "keep on smiling". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AoQCxcm

Beer prices will have to rise, says Cobra founder

A "vicious cycle" of rising costs means nearly all businesses are being squeezed, Lord Bilimoria says from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dy4xGfa

House price growth set to slow considerably, says Halifax

Affordability remains a problem and households are facing a cost of living squeeze, the lender says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rhpP38l

Amazon and Nike exploring Peloton takeover, reports say

The exercise equipment maker's shares have slumped in recent months as it faced a number of challenges. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MpXE75u

Private parking fines to be capped at £50

Drivers will also need to be given a grace period for lateness, as part of a government crackdown on parking firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VAN8KP7

North Korea: Missile programme funded through stolen crypto, UN report says

Investigators say cyber-attackers stole over $50 million in digital assets between 2020 and mid-2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pfdUc0X

Climate change: Top companies exaggerating their progress - study

Companies including Google, Amazon and Ikea are not meeting their own green targets, a report finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/G3LKwsQ

Worst to come for food price rises, Tesco boss says

Boss John Allan tells the BBC costs will rise further and the plight of people on low incomes "troubles us". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kG2HeWt

Climate change: Tesco using electric lorries in 'UK first'

The UK's largest supermarket chain is using battery-powered trucks to lower its carbon footprint. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bqlHWd7

Can tourism ease the inflation pressure in Turkey?

As people in Turkey battle a massive rate of inflation could tourism help ease the situation? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BkPsat4

Life won’t get easier until 2023, warns Bank boss

The squeeze on people’s living standards will not ease until next year, the Bank of England chief says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FwgnjXl

Facebook owner Meta sees biggest ever stock market loss

The company's chief executive Mark Zuckerberg saw his personal fortune fall by $31bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jXniaO2

Fuel and excise duty must be replaced with new tax, MPs say

The UK will be left with a £35bn "black hole" as motorists switch to electric cars, says Transport committee. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WpD8lKb

Koo: India's Twitter alternative with global ambitions

India's Koo expects to surpass Twitter's 25 million-strong user base in the country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/X5tU0wm

Cost of living: 'We'll cut back on things that make memories'

Suzanne Samaka and her partner work full time but will struggle to cover rising energy bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Uxg4w9j

Amazon raises US price for Prime despite record profit

The increase to its Prime membership fee applies to US customers, with no other announcements "at this time". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZLcdOvM

European oil facilities hit by cyber-attacks

Multiple oil transport and storage companies across Europe have been hacked, the BBC has confirmed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YbIFkeJ

Cost of living: ‘How will we afford anything with bills this high?’

A recent poll for BBC 5 Live suggests a third of adults working full-time are struggling to pay their bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jHktMEQWi

Many people still in the dark over gas boilers, say MPs

Government needs to clearly spell out the major changes required in the years ahead, a committee says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8b73GLHtk

How an interest rate rise might affect you

Interest rates rose for the first time in three years in December and are expected to increase again on Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9UyudHmKA

Wordle code could be copied to play for seven years

But anyone tempted might need a degree of coding know-how and there could be legal issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FqHiXJQ0G

Fawdon Nestle factory to close with loss of 474 jobs

Unions condemn the closure of the sweet factory and the loss of 474 jobs as "unacceptable". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LvrVgcfl9

Facebook owner Meta warns advertising is slowing

Shares in the tech giant plunge after the firm warns of rising costs and slower growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kEChd3iW6

Pret raises the price of its coffee subscription by 25%

Some customers say the 25% rise is too steep but Pret says its costs are rising sharply. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2jAIJUtT3

Can the UK really improve inequalities without big spending?

The government has allocated £4.8bn as part of its plan to "level up" all UK regions, but will this be enough? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5iYFmwIN3

What next for Wordle and its fans?

Fans have been left guessing what will come next, as the viral puzzle is sold to the New York Times. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/a0TRKHEBG

Amazon announces 1,500 new apprenticeships for 2022

The expansion of the retailer’s programme includes over 200 degree-level apprenticeships. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ynpZAFzR5

CEO Secrets: 'As a female CEO, action is what matters'

Ogilvy UK, CEO, Fiona Gordon explains why women bosses must drive change in workplace culture. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GLdBFfCqo

Colin the Caterpillar cake row crumbles

Marks & Spencer and Aldi reach a settlement in a copyright row over caterpillar cakes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TRBdt0sco