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
Getty Images US stocks and the dollar plunged again as President Donald Trump intensified his attacks on US central bank boss calling him “a major loser” for not lowering interest rates. In a social media post, Trump called on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates “pre-emptively” to help boost the economy, saying … Read more
US Vice-President JD Vance has arrived in the Indian capital, Delhi, where he is due to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid global trade tensions sparked by Washington’s tariff policies. The talks are likely to focus on fast tracking a much-awaited bilateral trade deal between the two countries. Vance is also expected to … Read more
Daniel Sexton BBC News, South East Getty Images Departures from Gatwick Airport were an average of more than 23 minutes behind schedule in 2024 Gatwick has retained its position as the UK’s worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to suffer from air traffic control (ATC) disruption, data shows. Departures from the West Sussex … Read more
China has warned countries against appeasing the US in trade talks over President Donald Trump’s tariffs. A Chinese commerce ministry spokesperson made the comments in response to a report that Washington plans to put pressure on governments to restrict trade with Beijing in exchange for exemptions to US import taxes. The Trump administration has started … Read more
Tzoni Raykov Tzoni Raykov says Revolut’s deposit instructions are not clear enough Trading cryptocurrency was just a bit of fun for Tzoni Raykov, but losing $1,500 worth to an administrative error has left him with serious concerns about his treatment by the industry. The oil engineer has held an account with Revolut for several years … Read more
Marc Ashdown Business correspondent, BBC News Getty Images Mortgage rates are expected to come down over the next year, which could make owning a home a possibility for millions more people. Thinking about where to start can be a daunting prospect, but there are an increasing number of ways to save up for a deposit, … Read more
Duncan Weldon explores the political and economic reality of relying on the bond markets. Source link
DHL Express is suspending deliveries to the US worth more than $800 (£603) because of a “significant increase” in red tape at customs following the intruduction of Donald Trump’s new tariff regime. The delivery giant said it will temporarily stop shipments from companies in all countries to American consumers on Monday “until further notice”. It … Read more
Ocado has apologised “unreservedly” to Mumsnet for citing “hateful political views” when it pulled out of a commercial partnership over the parenting forum’s stance on the definition of sex in the Equality Act. Founder Justine Roberts said Ocado “abruptly pulled out” of the partnership after Mumsnet called at the last election for the act to … Read more
Rotherham Council has confirmed how it will spend more than £4.3m in government funding to offer financial support to people most in need. At a cabinet meeting on Monday, councillors approved a spending plan for the latest allocation of the Household Support Fund (HSF). The fund – £4.387m for the 2025/26 financial year – will … Read more