What's knocked markets off course?
Financial markets had seen smooth sailing in recent years. But it looks like that's over.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 22:02:10 GMT
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Johnson & Johnson shares drop after asbestos report
Shares drop as Reuters study says firm knew asbestos "lurked" in its talcum powder for decades.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:12:50 GMT
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New £50 bank note 'must recognise ethnic minorities'
Stars and politicians are campaigning for a non-white scientist to feature on the new £50 note.
Sun, 16 Dec 2018 00:05:26 GMT
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BHS ex owner Dominic Chappell failed to give pension information
The man who bought BHS for £1 is fined for not providing documents about the collapsed chain's pension schemes.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:17:59 GMT
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New Facebook bug exposed millions of photos
Photos of up to 6.8 million Facebook users, including ones they never posted, could be accessed.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 16:26:36 GMT
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Were Taylor Swift fans tracked at her gig?
A stadium in LA confirms it uses facial recognition technology at pop concerts.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 16:28:35 GMT
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Tourist pound now down at close to just one dollar
Airport currency exchanges are offering rates as low as $1.05 for a pound
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:01:41 GMT
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Brexit: No-deal will near-bankrupt UK, says Branson
The Virgin founder says "quite a few" UK businesses will close if there is a no-deal Brexit.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 09:19:55 GMT
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Brexit: No visa but Britons will pay €7 to travel to EU countries
Britons will not need a visa but will have to apply for a travel document, which lasts for three years.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:03:20 GMT
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Euro falls as 'gilets jaunes' protests hit French economy
Business activity in France has contracted following the gilets jaunes protests, a survey suggests.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:49:18 GMT
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Why are people spending less this Christmas?
Brexit uncertainty and rising prices in shops are influencing consumers' shopping habits in the run-up to Christmas.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:00:34 GMT
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Watchdog bans 'harmful' gender stereotypes in adverts
The Committee of Advertising Practice says adverts must not feature harmful gender stereotypes.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:53:23 GMT
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Half of UK homes could get faster broadband
New research suggests that people have not taken up faster services, even though they are available.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 05:00:03 GMT
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China buys US soybeans for first time since trade war
The country's finance ministry also confirms plans to suspend higher tariffs on US-made cars.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:56:35 GMT
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Mike Ashley: Debenhams snubbed my £40m lifeline
Sports Direct's owner Mike Ashley has written a bluntly worded letter to the boss of Debenhams.
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:31:46 GMT
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Branson's Virgin Galactic reaches edge of space
The latest test flight by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic makes it to the edge of space and back.
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:26:46 GMT
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ECB ends €2.5tn eurozone QE stimulus programme
The European Central Bank confirms it is ending its massive bond-buying programme this month.
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:43:32 GMT
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Apple to create $1bn Texas base
The company says it expects to become Austin's biggest private employer.
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:23:12 GMT
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House of Fraser revival 'challenging'
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley sees "significant challenges" in turning around the department store chain.
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 07:58:03 GMT
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Martin Glenn: FA chief executive to leave at end of the season
Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn is to step down at the end of the 2018-19 season.
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:21:36 GMT
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Branson: Hard Brexit would torpedo some Virgin firms
Sir Richard Branson has spoken out against a hard Brexit, warning it would be "an absolute disaster".
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 09:09:40 GMT
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How traffic lights became a million dollar idea
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how traffic lights became a million dollar idea.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:13:49 GMT
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Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo: The view from the edge of space
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo rocket ship has made a successful test flight, 82.7km above the Earth's surface.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 09:43:16 GMT
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Could light bring us superfast mobile broadband indoors?
Superfast 5G mobile connectivity may not be able to reach inside buildings. Could light help?
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:12:15 GMT
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Love Islanders' Instagram tips on how to make money from #ad
Each paid post is making reality TV stars like Paul Knops and Jamie Jewitt hundreds of pounds - but how?
Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:05:05 GMT
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'The wrong investors can lead to meltdown'
Choose investors carefully as "the wrong ones can lead to meltdown", says CEO Nikolay Piriankov.
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:03:30 GMT
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How crisps became a million dollar idea
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how crisps became a million dollar idea.
Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:10:16 GMT
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Nokia's lightning-quick 5G demo: A glimpse of the future?
Could 5G connection speeds demonstrated by Nokia in Riga, Latvia, be replicated in the real world?
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:52:06 GMT
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What can New Zealand teach us about Brexit?
What lessons can the we learn from the economic ructions suffered by New Zealand in 1973 when the UK joined the EEC?
Sun, 16 Dec 2018 00:31:50 GMT
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Why your pizza may never be delivered by drone
The biggest obstacle to delivery drones isn't technology, it's regulation and public acceptance.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:06:45 GMT
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Christmas Jumper Day: Who wins, retailers or charity?
The festive campaign has become an annual event, but who's the real winner - retailers or charity?
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:58:09 GMT
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Marmite sprouts? Why retailers are pushing the boundaries with festive food
From pigs-in-blankets tea to Christmas tree crisps, retailers are pushing the boundaries with festive food.
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:14:21 GMT
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'If the factory closes what could I afford to eat?'
As the EU threatens to end Cambodia's tariff-free status, textile workers fear it could lead to factory closures and job losses.
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:06:34 GMT
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The Germans solving rising rents with people power
Living in gentrified areas of Munich is getting pricey - but these renters say they have the answer.
Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:11:26 GMT
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The bar where your cash is worthless
As more firms around the world refuse to take cash, does this mean the end for notes and coins?
Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:06:14 GMT
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Called the wrong name at work? Awkward...
What should you do when someone gets your name wrong in the professional sphere?
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:02:40 GMT
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Huawei: The life of Chinese tech heiress Meng Wanzhou
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada for allegedly breaking US sanctions against Iran.
Tue, 11 Dec 2018 23:13:48 GMT
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'I was divorced and missed having company'
Rupert Hunt created flat-sharing website SpareRoom - and then ended up needing to use it himself after his marriage ended.
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:02:55 GMT
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Vijay Mallya: India's most controversial businessman?
Once called the "King of Good Times" due to his extravagant lifestyle, Vijay Mallya has been embroiled in financial scandals since 2012.
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 13:58:52 GMT
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The blind woman developing tech for the good of others
Chieko Asakawa, blind since 14, develops groundbreaking technology for the visually impaired.
Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:06:03 GMT