Business is the activity of making one’s living or making money by producing or buying and selling products (such as goods and services). Simply put, it is “any activity or enterprise entered into for profit. It does not mean it is a company, a corporation
Rachel ClunBusiness reporter Getty Images People buying cryptocurrency in the UK now need to share their account details or face penalties, in changes that came into effect on 1 January. The move by the UK’s tax body is designed to ensure they pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto, including capital gains tax. … Read more
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent Getty Images Energy bills are rising for millions of households in England, Scotland and Wales as the new year begins, after Ofgem raised its price cap slightly. Prices for those on variable tariffs are rising by 0.2% from now, the equivalent to a £3 annual increase for a household using … Read more
A bottled water sold at Waitrose could contain glass and should be returned to the store, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned. The 750ml No1 Royal Deeside Mineral Water and the sparkling variety are being recalled “because of the possible presence of glass fragments upon opening the bottles,” which the FSA said “may cause injury … Read more
Danielle KayeBusiness reporter EPA/Shutterstock A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange after the Opening Bell in New York, New York, USA, 19 December 2025. It’s been a roller-coaster year for financial markets – but US stock investors are heading into 2026 on a high note. US President Donald Trump’s global … Read more
EPA People’s New Year’s Eve plans thrown into disarray after Eurostar cancellations. Eurostar passengers are braced for more possible disruption, after a power outage in the Channel Tunnel caused travel chaos for thousands of people on Tuesday. As people scrambled to get to places in time for New Year’s Eve, some travellers said they spent … Read more
Gold and silver have seen a rollercoaster end to a year in which their prices are on track to record their biggest annual gains since 1979. The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549 (£3,378) an ounce before slipping after Christmas to stand … Read more
Mark SavageMusic correspondent Getty Images Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving was one of 2025’s best-selling albums To almost no-one’s surprise, Taylor Swift dominated the UK music charts in 2025. The star’s 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, was the year’s biggest seller, shifting an impressive 642,000 copies since its release in October. Women … Read more
Protests and strikes in Iran over inflation and currency devaluation have spread from the capital, Tehran, to several other cities on a third day of unrest. The protests began on Sunday after shopkeepers in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar staged a strike when the Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on the open … Read more
Archie MitchellBusiness reporter Getty Images Octopus Energy is set to spin off its Kraken Technologies arm as a standalone company after a deal to sell a stake in the platform valued it at $8.65bn (£6.4bn). The energy giant, Britain’s biggest gas and electricity supplier, has sold a $1bn stake in the AI-based division to a … Read more
Gareth Wyn WilliamsBBC Wales Getty Images In 2015, Wylfa’s last reactor was closed down and it began the long process of being decommissioned, ending 44 years of generation When the turbines fell silent at Wylfa exactly ten years ago today, Wales lost its last source of nuclear energy. But, for Anglesey, the decade since has … Read more