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Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues
Some hospitality firms will get a 20% discount from next April, saving an estimated £1,100. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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Charity 'heartbroken' as food ruined in break-in
FareShare North East says it lost 16 tonnes of food - the equivalent of 7,000 meals. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links r...
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What we know about 20% cut to some business rates
Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business an...
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Big bosses reveal the secret to getting hired
Business leaders share their best career advice and the qualities they look for when recruiting new staff. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest
The cost of parking closest to the terminal just for a few minutes has hit £10 at two of the UK's busiest airports. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Aston Martin secures £550m loan deal
The luxury car maker says the loans will be used to fund current and future product plans. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and l...
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Former Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm says
The insurance market's chairman said the CEO's conduct "fell significantly below the standards expected of him". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Minister to bring forward storm compensation law
It comes despite the independent Utility Regulator saying it is not the right time to do so. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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Bus travellers respond to fare reduction
'It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to the original publ...
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I travel four hours on a bus per day - the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year
The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busines...
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Ex-Southern Water boss charged with conspiracy to defraud over water tests
The former boss is among four charged over an alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busin...
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Transport secretary quizzed on bus fare change
Labour MP is asked about the lowering of the bus fare cap, after Starmer increased it in 2025. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business a...
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Lower fuel prices help drive inflation down to 2.6%
Economists had expected inflation to fall slightly. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to the original publisher...
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Government to restore £2 cap on bus fares in England
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need" Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Removing tax from sanitary products 'pointless'
Jersey's government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business a...
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The borough where families are slowly disappearing
Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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France passes law banning under-15s from social media
The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food. Newsiline summarises this...
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Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge
A select committee says it has heard "overwhelming evidence" that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies. Newsiline summarises th...
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'It's frustrating' - Canadians react to new US tariffs
President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US products. Ne...
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Trump: 50% tariffs response to Canada's treatment of US farmers
This new round of duties on Canadian goods is fuelling speculation about a potential announcement of new US tariffs on countries across the world. Newsili...
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Union plans rail strikes over train safety concerns
RMT says it has been in dispute with the rail operator since April, following the rollout of the 810 fleet. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting
The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high
The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations. Newsil...
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Can airport really go carbon neutral amid plans to expand flights?
Campaigners say people just need to fly less amid unbearable heat and wildfires. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links reade...
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Lindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike
The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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B&M fined £2m over serious food hygiene failings at Birmingham shops
Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in the city. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and lin...
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Is the internet broken?
75% of the world is online, and in many ways it makes all our lives better. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to...
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UK's first sugar factory at risk of closure
Over 100 jobs are at risk after British Sugar announced plans to shut one of its four factories. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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Ozempic-maker sues rival, accusing it of false advertising
Novo Nordisk, the maker of Wegovy and Ozempic, has launched legal action accusing its arch rival Eli Lilly of false advertising. Newsiline summarises this...
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Ryanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object'
Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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Minister pressed on electricity bills savings figures
The government says a typical home will save about £45 a year when VAT is cut from 5% to 0%. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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UK government borrowing falls in June
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
The announcement comes less than a day after Burnham became the UK's seventh prime minister since 2016. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - B...
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Dad facing difficult summer as food donations plunge
Food banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to the or...
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Families skipping meals during holidays - charity
FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a "mountain" of need over the school holidays. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business a...
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Craft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills
Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links reade...
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'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping
Buying on social media live streams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and li...
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Healey seen as 'safe pair of hands' as he is appointed chancellor
The BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam outlines the challenges facing the new chancellor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and l...