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13/01 13:30

BBC News

Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?

Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

New Birmingham-Manchester rail link planned

13/01 13:20

BBC News

New Birmingham-Manchester rail link planned

Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

World central banks 'stand in solidarity' with Federal chair after US threatens criminal charges

13/01 12:13

BBC News

World central banks 'stand in solidarity' with Federal chair after US threatens criminal charges

Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

World central banks 'stand in solidarity' with Fed chair after US threatens criminal charges

13/01 12:13

BBC News

World central banks 'stand in solidarity' with Fed chair after US threatens criminal charges

Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

Guinness and Johnnie Walker owner Diageo ‘could sell Chinese assets’

13/01 11:17

The Guardian

Guinness and Johnnie Walker owner Diageo ‘could sell Chinese assets’

Reported move would be part of new CEO Dave Lewis’s streamlining of world’s largest spirits makerBusiness live – latest updatesDiageo’s new boss, Dave Lewis, has barely started in the role, and the maker of Guinness and Johnnie Walker is already reportedly considering selling off its Chinese assets

Global central banks offer ‘full solidarity’ to US Fed’s Powell amid Trump threats

13/01 11:08

The Guardian

Global central banks offer ‘full solidarity’ to US Fed’s Powell amid Trump threats

Nine governors including Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey and ECB’s Christine Lagarde say independence is criticalBusiness live – latest updatesGlobal central banks have issued an extraordinary joint statement offering “full solidarity” to US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, in the face of the la

World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell

13/01 10:53

BBC News

World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell

Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

Lloyds questioned by watchdog over use of staff banking data in pay talks

13/01 10:00

The Guardian

Lloyds questioned by watchdog over use of staff banking data in pay talks

ICO says it is making inquiries with banking group over data privacy after it accessed 30,000 staff accountsThe information watchdog is questioning Lloyds Banking Group over a potential breach of privacy rules after it accessed data from 30,000 staff bank accounts during union pay talks last year.Ll

Workers at Chinese factory that produces Labubu toys are being exploited, says NGO

13/01 09:55

The Guardian

Workers at Chinese factory that produces Labubu toys are being exploited, says NGO

Exclusive: China Labor Watch says people aged 16-18 employed without required special protectionsA labour rights NGO says it has found evidence of worker exploitation in the supply chain of Labubus, the furry toys that took the world by storm last year and which are expected to continue to grow in p

Trump warns of ‘complete mess’ if supreme court rejects tariffs

13/01 08:30

The Guardian

Trump warns of ‘complete mess’ if supreme court rejects tariffs

US president speaks after saying that any country that does business with Iran will face 25% levy on trade with USBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump has said “it would be a complete mess” if the US supreme court were to strike down his global trade tariffs.In a lengthy post on social media,

Russia working to circumvent sanctions to ensure India oil imports continue

13/01 05:00

The Guardian

Russia working to circumvent sanctions to ensure India oil imports continue

Delhi is world’s second largest purchaser of Russian crude, which is now cheaper than oil from Middle EastRussia is already working to circumvent the latest US sanctions to ensure India can continue to import high levels of cheap Russian crude oil, according to industry analysts.Since the outbreak o

UK retailers endure ‘drab December’ as non-food sales fall flat

13/01 05:00

The Guardian

UK retailers endure ‘drab December’ as non-food sales fall flat

Sales of clothes and computers fall, but discount supermarkets Aldi and Lidl enjoy bumper tradingRetailers suffered a “drab Christmas”, ending the year with disappointing sales in their most important month, according to new data underlining the difficulties facing Britain’s high streets.Overall ret

Trump says countries doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade

13/01 00:33

The Guardian

Trump says countries doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade

President posts online as US weighs response to situation in Iran, which is major facing anti-government protestsDonald Trump said on Monday any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25% on trade with the US, as Washington weighs a response to the situation in Iran, which i

Why are more bosses sharing the top job?

13/01 00:01

BBC News

Why are more bosses sharing the top job?

More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

Coal power generation falls in China and India for first time since 1970s

13/01 00:01

The Guardian

Coal power generation falls in China and India for first time since 1970s

‘Historic’ moment in biggest coal-consuming countries could bring decline in global emissions, analysis says Coal power generation fell in China and India for the first time since the 1970s last year, in a “historic” moment that could bring a decline in global emissions, according to analysis.The si

Peter Thiel makes $3m donation to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax

12/01 23:19

The Guardian

Peter Thiel makes $3m donation to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax

Ballot proposes one-time, 5% tax on anyone in state worth more than $1bn and grant a five-year period for paymentPalantir co-founder Peter Thiel has donated $3m to a California lobbying group advocating against a proposed wealth tax that would target billionaires in the state. The seven-figure contr

US judge lets Danish firm resume Rhode Island offshore wind project halted by Trump

12/01 22:29

The Guardian

US judge lets Danish firm resume Rhode Island offshore wind project halted by Trump

Ørsted and other wind developers have faced repeated disruptions to multibillion dollar projects under TrumpA federal judge on Monday cleared Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted to resume work on its nearly finished Revolution Wind project, which Donald Trump’s administration halted along with fou

Ex-Fed chairs condemn Trump’s bid to weaken central bank’s independence

12/01 17:21

The Guardian

Ex-Fed chairs condemn Trump’s bid to weaken central bank’s independence

Statement signed by 13 former senior officials condemns ‘unprecedented’ assault on Fed’s independence Every living former head of the Federal Reserve condemned an “unprecedented” attempt by the Trump administration to weaken the US central bank’s independence, after the Department of Justice opened

Trump’s attempts to influence Fed risk ‘70’s-style inflation and global backlash’

12/01 16:42

The Guardian

Trump’s attempts to influence Fed risk ‘70’s-style inflation and global backlash’

Analysts warn that White House pressure on US central bank to cut interest rates could put economy in dangerBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s attempts to influence the US Federal Reserve could risk plunging America into a period of 1970s-style inflation and trigger a global backlash in fi

Ex-Fed chairs condemn Trump’s bid to weaken central bank

12/01 16:17

The Guardian

Ex-Fed chairs condemn Trump’s bid to weaken central bank

Statement signed by 13 former senior officials condemns ‘unprecedented’ assault on Fed’s independence Every living former head of the Federal Reserve condemned an “unprecedented” attempt by the Trump administration to weaken the central bank’s independence, after the Department of Justice opened a c

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